
GRAMMAR
〜の?
~? (colloquial)
colloquial question
Explanation
NOTE
Adding の at the end of a sentence turns it into a colloquial question. It is softer and more casual than か, 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普
の?明日も来るの?
Ashita mo kuru no?
Are you coming tomorrow too?
もう食べたの?
Mou tabeta no?
You already ate?
どこに行くの?
Doko ni iku no?
Where are you going?
Practice exercises
1
音楽を聞いているの?
Are you listening to music?
Answer
の
2
毎日走るの?
Do you run every day?
Answer
の
3
本が好きなの?
Do you like books?
Answer
の
4
昨日、学校を休んだ?
Did you skip school yesterday?
Answer
休んだ
5
明日、学校へ行くの
Are you going to school tomorrow?
Answer
の
6
昨日、映画を見たの
Did you watch a movie yesterday? ~の?
Answer
の
7
今日も来るの?
Are you coming today too?
Answer
の
8
どこに行くの?
Where are you going?
Answer
の