Meaning
Marks possession, type, or relation.
Formation
- N1 + の + N2, the modifier comes first: 日本語の本
- Chains are fine: 田中さんの日本語の本
When to use it
- Core use
- Marks possession, type, or relation
Example
これは日本語の本です
This is a Japanese-language book.
Important notes
- Word forms and particle choice depend on the pattern's role in the sentence.
Common mistakes
- Do not reorder or reshape the highlighted parts to match English word order.