ok, so i know that it means "things" as is "sukina koto" (things i like) and "mita koto ga aru" (i have seen that before) but i have seen it in other places, like at the end of sentences, and im not sure what that means. can soemone clarify exactly how "koto" can be used?
2006-07-11 18:22:41 · 6 answers · asked by FireAnt 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
♡You already have lots of info on the meaning of 'koto'. Take a look at this site as well, it gives you a few examples on usage.
http://www.timwerx.net/language/jpverbs/lesson31.htm
When I was first learning Japanese, I found it difficult too! 'Muzukashii koto!"
Hope this site helps. Good luck and Ganbatte ne!♡
2006-07-16 21:57:28 · answer #1 · answered by C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Really?I thought KOTO meant musical instrument.Thanks for the info.
2006-07-12 01:25:38 · answer #2 · answered by Eternity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to your examples; Hontou no koto o hanashite kudasai (please tell me the truth), Nan no koto (about what?)....äº, a matter, a case, a thing, an affair, something , anything...Its use depends on the sentence.
2006-07-12 01:55:08 · answer #3 · answered by eicalla2002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the kanji it could mean different things.
2006-07-12 01:26:32 · answer #4 · answered by J T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe this'll make it clearer...
http://www.yesjapan.com/dictionary/yesjapan200k.php?language=Japanese&searchplace=exact&searchfor=%82%B1%82%C6&go=Search%21&maxsearch=25
2006-07-12 07:01:22 · answer #5 · answered by _ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eternity, jackdinah, and eicalla2002 three of them aleady gave you correct answers
2006-07-12 04:55:19 · answer #6 · answered by HIROYUKI Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋