The Japanese word “と（to）” is a particle. In the Japanese language textbook called Irodori, which has Starter to Elementary level, you will learn the following four functions.
- to connect nouns with nouns
- to tell someone who you do something with
- to compare two things and ask which one is better
- to state what happens as a result of an action
Functions and Related Information about Japanese Particle “と（to）”
In the Japanese language textbook called Irodori, you will learn the following four functions.
- to connect nouns with nouns
- to tell someone who you do something with
- to compare two things and ask which one is better
- to state what happens as a result of an action
The details of each are as follows.
*To use the resources, please make sure you are enrolled in all levels of Irodori Japanese Online Course. In this course, you will learn not only grammar but also related vocabulary through listening comprehension exercises.
to connect nouns with nouns
| JLPT Level | N5〜 |
| Situation(s) | when you introduce your family members |
| Sentence Pattern(s) | N1とN2 |
| Example Sentence(s) | 妻と子どもです。（This is my wife and child.） |
| Video(s) | https://youtu.be/6wBPHVGgffY |
| Resources | Irodori Online Course, Starter, L4 |
to tell someone who you do something with
| JLPT Level | N5〜 |
| Situation(s) | when you ask and answer questions about how you spend your days off |
| Sentence Patterns | N（person）とV |
| Example Sentence(s) | 休みの日は、友だちとサッカーをします。（On days off, I play soccer with my friends.） |
| Video(s) | https://youtu.be/WTGdn5azeXY |
| Resources | Irodori. Online Course, Elementary 1, L2 |
to compare two things and ask which one is better
| JLPT Level | N5〜 |
| Situation(s) | when you discuss what to buy when, for example, having a house party. |
| Sentence Patterns | N1とN2、どっちがいいですか? |
| Example Sentence(s) | 赤ワインと白ワイン、どっちがいいですか? （Do you prefer red or white wine?） |
| Video(s) | https://youtu.be/4LzBw77AvOY |
| Resources | Irodori Online Course, Elementary 1, L11 |
to state what happens as a result of an action
| JLPT Level | N5〜 |
| Situation(s) | when you ask about and understand, for example, how to use a machine at work |
| Sentence Patterns | Vると、〜 |
| Example Sentence(s) | このボタンを押すと、コピーが始まります。（Press this button to start copying.） |
| Video(s) | https://youtu.be/jGVl295AY4A |
| Resources | Irodori Online Course, Elementary 1, L13 |
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