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Lesson 23: 〜こと
Usage 1:
Dictionary Form of Verb + こと
Negative Form of Verb + こと
Meaning of Usage 1:
Dictionary Form of Verb + こと → Please… Negative Form of Verb + こと → Please don’t… |
Example Sentences of Usage 1:
(1)ルールを守ること。 Please follow the rules. (2)ここに自転車を止めないこと。 Please don’t park your bike here. (3)仕事中に漫画の本を読むのはやめること。 Stop reading comic books while working. (4)行と行の間をあけること。 Leave a space between the lines. (5)金曜日の予習に第4章を読んでおくこと。 Read chapter 4 for Friday. |
Usage 2:
~だ + こと
~です + こと
Meaning of Usage 2:
to express that you are impressed or surprised at something. It’s oral Japanese and only used by female. |
Example Sentences of Usage 2:
(1)まあ、きれいな夕焼けだこと。 Oh, what a beautiful sunset. (2)あら、素敵な洋服ですこと。 Oh, what a nice dress. (3)なんと美しい庭だこと。 What a beautiful garden! |
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