4課 希望と行動
Desire and action
接続：Dictionary form verb + こと
Work…. Nominalize an action so that it serves as a subject, object, or sentence element.
注意 / Note：Vるの is also nominalized but is often closer and more direct; こと is often used for concepts/rules.
使い分け / How to choose quickly：Use when: Turn actions into concepts/rules
Wonder: Want to say “job…” as a noun?
Avoid: Don't use it when talking about a very close, direct experience
Tip to remember: Vる + こと often matches regulations, habits, and general ideas
Check again: Encountering “things… that are important/forbidden” → こと
Wonder: Want to say “job…” as a noun?
Avoid: Don't use it when talking about a very close, direct experience
Tip to remember: Vる + こと often matches regulations, habits, and general ideas
Check again: Encountering “things… that are important/forbidden” → こと
毎日運動することは大切です。
Being active every day is important.
外国語を学ぶことは楽しいです。
Learning foreign languages is fun.
ここでたばこを吸うことは禁止です。
Smoking here is prohibited.