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の (no) - Possessive/Modifier

[Noun1] + の + [Noun2]

Quick answer

[Noun1] + の + [Noun2] means "Indicates possession or modification". As a N5 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are 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.
私—Private本—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.
日—Day本—Book食—Eat物—Thing好—Fond

Practice this grammar

[Noun1] + の + [Noun2]

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

Vocabulary from these examples

日DayN5本BookN5私PrivateN4物ThingN4好FondN5食EatN5本Book物Thing

Last updated Jul 4, 2026