Aka to pinku mo sukidesu
“to”
In Japanese, the particle “to” has additional functions when used with nouns. It can mean “and” or “with” in English. However, it is important to note that “with” in this context is not used in the same way as in English. It cannot be used to indicate tools or instruments, but is mainly used to express “together with” someone or animals.
And
kuro to shiro (black and white)
omote to ura (front and back)
sakana to yasai ga sukidesu (I like fish and vegetables.)
with
Kanojo to deeto shimasu. (I am dating my girlfriend.)
Tomodachi to ryokou shimasu. (I travel with my friend.)
Uma to isshoni shashin o torimasu. (I take a picture with a horse.)
“to” is sometimes used in the phrase “to isshoni” to emphasize doing something together with someone.
“mo”
“mo” in Japanese has several functions, but here we will focus on one of its additional functions. In English, this is expressed as “also”. “mo” is used to add information, indicating that the same statement applies to multiple subjects or objects.
It’s important to note that before “mo”, there is usually a premise or prior statement. “mo” adds to this premise, showing that the additional subject or object shares the same attribute or action mentioned before.
Kinou wa biiru o nomimashita. Wain mo nomimashita. (I drank beer yesterday, also drank wine.)
Kinou wa jimu ni itte, eiga mo mimashita. (I went to the gym yesterday and also watched movies.)
Firipin de mo eigo ga tsuujimasu. (In also the Philippines, English is used.)
Natsuyasumi wa tai no bankoku ni ikimasu. Puuketto ni mo ikimasu. (In summer vacation, I go to Bangkok, also to Phuket.)
Word
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| oshare | fashionable |
| kinniku | muscle |
| aru | you have, there is |
| fuku | clothes |
| niau (verb) | it suits you |
| kuro | black |
| shiro | white |
| aka | red |
| pinku | pink |
Expression
Satou:
Jasutinsan wa oshare desune. Kinniku mo atte, fuku ga niaimasu ne.
Justin:
Iie, sonna koto arimasen. Satousan mo oshare desu yo. Kuro to shiro ga sukidesuka?
Satou:
Hai, aka to pinku mo sukidesu.
Execise
Question
- I want eggs too. (want = hoshiidesu, egg = tamago)
- Do you drink wine too? (drink = nomu)
- Mr. Sato and Mr. Suzuki go to Tokyo.
- I like black and white.
Answer
- Tamago mo hoshiidesu.
- Wain mo nomimasuka?
- Satousan to suzukisan wa toukyou e ikimasu.
- Kuro to shiro ga sukidesu.