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1課 基本の助詞
Foundational particles
1課

~に

接続:Time/destination/recipient に V
In, come, give; at the point of existence. Refers to a specific time, destination, recipient, purpose, or location with あります/います.
注意 / Note:Do not use に with 今日・毎日; where commonly used actions are performed で.
使い分け / How to choose quickly:Use when: Say destination, specific time, recipient or place of existence
Wonder: Is the noun a destination, a time stamp, a recipient, or a location?
Avoid: Don't use it where the action is taking place
Tip to remember: Landing point/receiving point/existence point → に
Check again: With location, ask: “go/be there” or “do there”?
七時に起きて、学校に行きます。
I wake up at 7 o'clock and go to school.
三月に日本へ来ました。
I went to Japan in March.
先生に質問をしました。
I asked the teacher a question.

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