How do you use koto and no in Japanese?

When you nominalize verbs, you add の or こと. When you nominalize na-adjectives, you add な + の or こと. When you nominalize i-adjectives, you add の or こと. When you nominalize nouns, you add な + の or である + こと.
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What does no koto mean?

"no koto" and "ni tsuite" mean: about/regarding. For example: About myself = ore no koto. I want to tell you about my work =
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How is Koto used in Japanese?

1) Using “koto” as its dictionary definitions of “thing,” “matter,” “incident,” “circumstance,” etc. “Koto” can be used in a variety of situations to generally mean “thing(s).” For example: する事がありません。 There is nothing to do, as in “I'm bored”.
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How is no used in Japanese?

The Japanese Particle NO (の) is used to indicate possession, and to link nouns together into a hierarchy.
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What is Boku no in Japanese?

It just means “I” or “me.” However, nothing is ever quite so simple in the Japanese language. In Japanese, there are multiple different words for the simple pronoun referring to oneself.
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What does Yare Yare mean in Japanese?

If you already watched or read JoJo's Bizzarre Adventure in Japanese, you would know the iconic phrase by Jotaro Kujo: “やれやれ” -pronounced “Yare Yare”. The phrase is trasnlated to intrepretations such as “well well”, “good grief” and “give me a break.” It is a common expression in Japan used to show disappointment.
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What does o kawaii koto mean?

The catch phrase from the manga and anime Kaguya-sama often gets translated as "how cute." That's not what… More. If you're out of the loop: o kawaii koto is a phrase often said often imagined to be said by Kaguya in a condescending way. The character imagining her saying it is too proud to allow it to happen.
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What does Suru koto mean?

Learn Japanese grammar: ことにする (koto ni suru) / ことにします (koto ni shimasu). Meaning: to decide on. This is used to express what one has decided on of their own will. Add it after a verb to say that's what you've decided on.
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What does koto ga Dekimasu mean?

You can express ability or potential if you use the dictionary form of verbs, and attach to it KOTO GA DEKIMASU (can do / Literally, can do the thing of). Let's make a sentence, using KOTO GA DEKIMASU. When you say "I can go," "I" is WATASHI. "To go" is IKIMASU.
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What is Kimochi warui?

"kimochi warui" can translate to: I feel sick. I don't feel well. What a disgusting feeling.
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What does no mean at the end of a sentence in Japanese?

Explanation particle

When の no is placed at the end of a statement, it often indicates that the statement is intended to explain something or to provide information. This function can be used in casual speech as well as polite speech: かわちゃんは大学生なの。 or かわちゃんは大学生なの(です)。
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How do you use Nowa in Japanese?

Meaning 意味

Learn Japanese grammar: のは〜だ (nowa~da). Meaning: [A] is [B]; the reason for [A] is [B]. This can be used to express 2 different meanings: The reason for [A] is [B].
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How do you use Noga in Japanese?

Learn Japanese grammar: のが好き 【のがすきです】(no ga suki desu). Meaning: to like doing something. Simply add のが好き after a verb in its dictionary form to say you like doing that action.
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What is the kanji for koto?

This kanji "琴" means "koto", "Japanese harp", "Japanese zither"
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What can you say about koto?

Koto definition

Frequency: A Japanese stringed instrument usually having 13 silk strings stretched over a long, hollow, wooden body. A Japanese musical instrument of the zither family, with a rectangular body and seven to thirteen waxed silk strings.
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How do you use Nagara in Japanese?

This grammar point ながら (nagara) is used to describe doing 2 actions at once. Specifically, it means doing one thing “while” (nagara) doing another. The direct translations are: while; during; as; simultaneously. The action order is very important for using this grammar point.
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What is Subarashii?

Subarashii means splendid; glorious; excellent; or superb.
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What does Kamona mean?

1 : a long robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese. 2 : a loose dressing gown or jacket.
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What language is senpai?

In Japanese the word is used more broadly to mean "teacher" or "master." Like sensei, senpai is used in English in contexts of martial arts as well as religious instruction, in particular Buddhism.
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Is Dattebayo a real word?

「~だってばよ」(dattebayo): The short version

Although it's translated as “Believe it!” in the English localization of the series, the actual phrase doesn't mean much of anything and simply serves to add flavor and a unique, childish brashness to Naruto's dialog.
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What is Shimatta?

"Shimatta!" just means "I missed it!" or "I did it!" and suggests something was mis-done (or not done regrettably), and is not a bad word at all.
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What does Yamete Kudasai means?

- "Yamete kudasai."/"Yamete." = Please, stop it. - "Yamero." (An order) = Stop it.
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Can I use Boku as a girl?

Although "boku" is noted as used by males only, I've noticed that in some Japanese pop songs, a female singer would refer to herself as "boku" and to her object of affection as "kimi".
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Should I use Watashi or Boku?

In formal or polite contexts, “watashi” is gender neutral. However, when it's used in informal or casual contexts, it is usually perceived as feminine. “Boku” is used by men and young boys.
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