introduction

に②
Reading: に
Meanings: receiver of an action
Explanation
explanation
The particle *に* marks the receiver or target of an action — the person or thing that receives what you give, say, or do. Think of it as pointing an arrow toward the recipient.
structure
Example sentences
私は友だちにプレゼントをあげます。
watashi wa tomodachi ni purezento wo agemasu.
I give a present to my friend.
ジョンさんは先生に日本語を習います。
Jon-san wa sensei ni nihongo wo naraimasu.
John learns Japanese from his teacher.
私は彼に本を貸しました。
watashi wa kare ni hon wo kashimashita.
I lent a book to him.
Practice exercises
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母{placeholder}電話します。
Answer: に
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犬{placeholder>ごはんをあげる。
Answer: に
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友達{placeholder}本をあげます。
Answer: に
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弟{placeholder}手紙を書きます。
Answer: に
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田中さん{placeholder}プレゼントをもらいました。
Answer: に
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子供{placeholder}日本語を教えます。
Answer: に
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母{placeholder}電話をかけます。
Answer: に