に (target of action)

grammar

92 sentences

The particle に marking the target or goal of a verb — the thing toward which the verb's action is directed. Covers target of movement, contact, attachment, awareness, perception, or emotional response: 近づく ('approach to'), 会う ('meet with'), 気付く ('notice, become aware of'), 怒る ('get angry at'), 興味がある ('be interested in'), 触れる ('touch'), 当たる ('hit'). The に points at what the verb's action is oriented toward. Distinct from を (direct object) and from に of recipient/destination.

92 sentences

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She sat right behind a white person and refused to give up her seat to a white passenger who got on after her.

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She devotedly cared for her ailing father.

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The daughter was always irritated with her mother who wouldn't keep her promises.

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Far too many people are indifferent to politics.

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What would you do if you got hijacked?

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I'm angry with her.

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Mother is always interfering in my personal life.

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She asked them to please take off their shoes.

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She walked clinging to his arm.

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She leaned against his shoulder.

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She blamed him for being indifferent toward her.

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She got jealous whenever he talked to other girls.

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She works as hard as anyone.

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She's taking on one debate after another.

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Looking pressed for time, she repeatedly stole glances at the wall clock.

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In the end, she became a movie star.

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She always gladly extended a helping hand to anyone in trouble.

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She's drunk with happiness.

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She'll realize what I really meant later on.

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She looks up to her older brother.

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She showed courage in the face of danger.

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She bought a bicycle to commute to school.

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She was late to school.

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She got caught in a sudden afternoon shower and was drenched.

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You're really annoyed with me.

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When it appears to be rising too steeply, the central banks of major countries cooperate to step in and intervene.

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The world needs to come together as one and tackle the climate change issue.

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Kyoko, startled by the thunder, came clinging to me.

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You'll miss your train!

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As usual, Mike was late for this afternoon's meeting.