- Japanese⇔English Dictionary

common
  1. 1. [exp, prt] to; for; on; in; at — emphasises word marked by に
  2. 2. [exp, prt] in order to; for
  3. 3. [exp, prt] as for; regarding — indicates respect for subject of sentence
  4. 4. [exp, prt] while it is (was) the case that ...; indeed ... (but); certainly ... (but) — as AにはAが...; emphasizes the repeated word, followed by a contrasting statement

Example Sentences

I have not the least interest in detective stories.
One should take care of oneself.
Mathematics is difficult for me.
You must have a driver's license before you can drive a car.
Takeshi did come, but didn't stay long.