BackGrammar JLPT Level N3 - Lesson 6
Structure of のに:
Verb + のに
Details about のに:
Regarded as a conjunction particle by itself, のに is simply a fusion of the case marking particles の and に. のに has two primary functions in Japanese. It can be used to show that something is the opposite of what is expected for (A) (translated as 'despite'), or it can be used to show that something is required for (A) to be realized (translated as 'in order to'). We will focus on the 'in order to' meaning in this lesson.
To use のに, simply attach it to the base (non-past) form of a verb that you would like to express as being the 'goal', before following it with the conditions required to meet that goal.
To use のに, simply attach it to the base (non-past) form of a verb that you would like to express as being the 'goal', before following it with the conditions required to meet that goal.
- トラックは車と違って、ブレーキをかけてから止まるのに時間がかかる。Unlike cars, trucks take longer to stop after stepping on the brakes.
- 風が強すぎて、ピクニックシートを広げるのに苦労した。The wind was so strong that I struggled to spread out the picnic blanket.
のに
Usage Notes for のに:
Synonyms for のに:
ため(に)
For, For the sake of, In order to
には
In order to, In regard to, For
Example of のに
宿題をするのに、3時間かかる。
It takes 3 hours in order to do homework.
食べるのに時間がかかりすぎて、昼休みが終わってしまった。
It took too long in order for me to eat lunch, so my lunch break unfortunately came to an end.
お茶を飲むのに必要なコップがありません。
I do not have the necessary cup in order to drink tea.
本を読むのに眼鏡を買った。
I bought glasses in order to read books.
電車で音楽を聴くのにイヤフォンを忘れてしまいました。
I forgot to bring the earphones I use in order to listen to music on the train.
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