〜の(準体)

Formationnoun + の, or verb (plain form) + の

の can stand in for a noun you have already established, so you are not repeating it. It also turns a whole verb phrase into something you can like, hate or find difficult. Reach for it where English would say the one, or switch a verb to its -ing form.

Examples

〜の(準体) is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.

1. 白しろいパラソルは彼女かのじょのです。

   The white parasol is hers.

2. ついでに私わたしのも買かってきてくれますか。

   Can you buy one for me as well?

3. 私わたしはボーイがやってくるのを見みた。

   I saw a bellman coming along.

4. 別べつのをいただけますか。

   Would you bring me another one, please?

5. わめくのをやめて、お願ねがいだから。

   Stop yelling, I beg you.