N3 Grammar Course

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N3 Grammar Course

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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