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GRAMMAR
〜の?
~? (colloquial)
colloquial question
Explanation
NOTE

Adding at the end of a sentence turns it into a colloquial question. It is softer and more casual than , and is very common in everyday conversation.

NOTE

Attach の? directly to the plain form of a verb. With na-adjectives and nouns, use なの?. This pattern is used by all genders in casual speech and often carries a tone of curiosity or mild surprise.

STRUCTURE
V
の?
明日あした
Ashita mo kuru no?
Are you coming tomorrow too?
もうべた
Mou tabeta no?
You already ate?
どこに
Doko ni iku no?
Where are you going?

Practice exercises

1
音楽おんがくいている
Are you listening to music?
Answer
2
毎日まいにちはし
Do you run every day?
Answer
3
ほんきな
Do you like books?
Answer
4
昨日、学校をやすんだ
Did you skip school yesterday?
Answer
やすんだ
5
明日あした学校がっこう
Are you going to school tomorrow?
Answer
6
昨日、映画えいが
Did you watch a movie yesterday? ~の?
Answer
7
今日きょう
Are you coming today too?
Answer
8
どこに
Where are you going?
Answer