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〜の?

Reading:

Meanings: ~? (colloquial), colloquial question

Explanation

introduction

explanation

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.

explanation

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

Practice exercises

  • usage_japanese

    音楽おんがくいている{placeholder}?

    Answer: の

  • usage_japanese

    毎日まいにちはしる{placeholder}?

    Answer: の

  • usage_japanese

    ほんきな{placeholder}?

    Answer: の

  • usage_japanese

    昨日、学校を{placeholder}?

    Answer: やすんだ

  • usage_japanese

    明日あした学校がっこうく{placeholder}

    Answer: の

  • usage_japanese

    昨日、映画えいがた{placeholder}

    Answer: の

  • usage_japanese

    今日きょうる{placeholder}?

    Answer: の

  • usage_japanese

    どこにく{placeholder}?

    Answer: の