N439/179

こと

Verb (dictionary form) + ことVerb (dictionary form) + ことがある/こともあるVerb (dictionary form) + ことにするVerb (dictionary form) + ことは～ことだのように話す场面で使う

Meanings

Turning a verb into a noun; the act of verb-ing
Nominalizing a verb to talk about the action itself
The abstract or general idea of doing the verb

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Explanation

こと nominalizes a verb, turning the action into a noun. This allows you to talk about the action itself as a thing, discuss experiences, make general statements, or set decisions about performing the action. It is commonly used to refer to hobbies, routines, plans, or experiences related to the verb.

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Example sentences

日本語を勉強することは楽しい。

Studying Japanese is fun.

毎日走ることが健康にいい。

Running every day is good for your health.

映画を見ることを楽しみにしている。

I’m looking forward to watching a movie.

日本に行くことが決まった。

It has been decided that I will go to Japan.

忘れることがある。

There are times when I forget.

Related patterns

Or something; Any... (with question words); No matter (who)

easy to (do); likely to (happen); easy to be affected by

Difficult to; Hard to; Not easy to do something

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Or something; Any... (with question words); No matter (who)

easy to (do); likely to (happen); easy to be affected by

Difficult to; Hard to; Not easy to do something

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more and more; rapidly; increasing quickly; progressively

We/They/You all (plural forms); These/Those (plural demonstratives); Plural suffix for certain pronouns and demonstratives