N5particlebasic

の (no) - Possessive/Modifier

[Noun1] + の + [Noun2]

Quick answer

[Noun1] + の + [Noun2] means "Indicates possession or modification". It is a N5 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.

Meaning

Indicates possession or modification

Explanation

の connects two nouns, showing possession, origin, or relationship.

Examples

私の本です。
わたしのほんです。
It's my book.
日本の食べ物が好きです。
にほんのたべものがすきです。
I like Japanese food.

Practice this grammar

[Noun1] + の + [Noun2]

Which sentence correctly uses "の (no) - Possessive/Modifier"?