の (possessive)

The 「の」 particle is a modifying particle.

• Role and meaning
  • Possessive
    • Examples of possessive uses
  • Attribute marker
    • Examples of attribute markers

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1. Roles and meaning

1.1. Possessive

It can function like “of” or “X’s” in English.

1.1.1. Examples of possessive uses

1. Alice’s → アリスの
2. Alice’s computer → アリスのコンピューター
3. This is my computer. → これは私のコンピューターです。

1.2. Attribute marker

It specifies a word with another.

1.2.1. Examples of attribute markers

1. English Teacher → 英語の先生
2. Cherry blossom → flower of cherry → さくらの花
3. My friend’s name is Yuko. → 私の友だちの名前は裕子です。