Grammar JLPT Level N5 - Lesson 3
Structure of も:
Noun + も
Details about も:
も can mean 'too/also', or 'even', or 'neither/either', depending on if the sentence is affirmative or negative. Multiple meanings like this are quite common for Japanese particles, as there is no need to use different words simply to agree with other statements in the sentence (unlike English).
も is part of many other grammar structures in which it keeps its original meaning, but shifts the nuance a little bit. Some of these include でも, にも~ない, とも. As we can see, it is frequently paired with other particles!
- 私は、先生です。I am a teacher.
- 私も先生です。I'm also a teacher.
も is part of many other grammar structures in which it keeps its original meaning, but shifts the nuance a little bit. Some of these include でも, にも~ない, とも. As we can see, it is frequently paired with other particles!
- 車は早い、でも危ない。Cars are fast, but dangerous.
も
Usage Notes for も:
Synonyms for も:
と
And
Example of も
あなたもトムです。
You are also Tom.
私も。
Me too.
彼も先生です。
He is also a teacher.
彼女も可愛いです。
She is also cute.
お母さんも元気です。
My mom is also well. (Healthy, fine)
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