what does NI do by benergee 24. Mar 2010
i know it has something to do with like, where you are going...
but can i have a full definition of what ni does |
Baky 31. Mar 2010
Well a particle can't simply be applied to only one scenario like "where are you going".
--The way I understand ni.
In a setence you may describe something you or someone else did. I wrote a letter to my friend. NI would be used to direct the verb's intent.
boku wa tomodachi ni tegami o kakimasu.
I'm writing a letter to a friend.
boku wa tegami o kakimasu.
I'm writing a letter.
boku wa tomodachi o kakimasu.
--This could cause confusion.
This is obviously from a beginner perspective. Don't make this set in stone for all scenario. |
davidnorth 2. Nov 2010
NI (I believe) is used as an indication of direction or location.
NI = 'To', 'towards' or 'at'..... 'E' Also = to/towards.
RONDON NI(E) IKIMASHITA = I went to London
Where are you going i think is: DOKO NI IKIMASU KA?
The DOKO NI = Where To
----IKIMASU KA? = Are you going?
Baky is also correct. The 'NI' in 'TOMODACHI NI....' = To a freind
Location indicator: TANAKA SAN WA TOUKYOU NI SUNDE IMASU. - Mr Tanaka lives in Tokyo.
TOUKYOU NI = In Tokyo
There are a few other uses (like- Watashi niwa - As for me) but i hope this helps. |
Dukes 7. Dec 2010
It's a particle for the word "to" in a sentence, from my understanding. |
