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で・に

Learn how to describe where actions take place or where you are going using particles で and に.

In Japanese, particles are attached to the end of nouns to clarify their role:

  • で (de) indicates the location where an active event or action takes place.
  • に (ni) indicates the destination of motion verbs like 行きます (go).
私は部屋で本を読みます。

I read a book in the room.

For directional motion:

私は学校に行きます。

I go to school.

Practice

Follow along with these examples to strengthen your understanding.

Assistant

どこで本を読みますか？

Where do you read books?

私は部屋で本を読みます。

I read a book in the room.

Assistant

どこでコーヒーを飲みますか？

Where do you drink coffee?

私は部屋でコーヒーを飲みます。

I drink coffee in the room.

Assistant

どこに行きますか？

Where are you going?

私は学校に行きます。

I go to school.

Assistant

どこでテニスをしますか？

Where do you play tennis?

私は学校でテニスをします。

I play tennis at school.

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