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During the month of August, I would like to focus on the grammar aspect of Japanese language. I will start covering from the basic particles in each article. In this article, I will introduce you to, Mo(\u3082) Particle.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This particle is similar to “too” or “also” in English. When the same exact state or action applies to another item, similar to the first item, the latter item is marked with the Mo(\u3082)<\/strong>\u00a0particle in Japanese.<\/p>\n Let me explain this in the examples below:<\/p>\n Mr. Thomas is a doctor. Mrs. Thomas is also a doctor.<\/p>\n ==>\u30c8\u30fc\u30de\u30b9\u3055\u3093\u306f\u3001\u533b\u8005\u3067\u3059\u3002\u30c8\u30fc\u30de\u30b9\u592b\u4eba\u3000\u3082\u3000<\/strong>\u533b\u8005\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n Thomas san wa isha desu. Thomas fujin mo<\/strong> isha desu.<\/p>\n _______________________________________<\/p>\n I work at the bank. My\u00a0older brother also works at the bank.<\/p>\n ==>\u79c1\u306f\u3001\u305d\u306e\u9280\u884c\u3067\u50cd\u3044\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002\u79c1\u306e\u5144\u3000\u3082\u3000<\/strong>\u305d\u306e\u9280\u884c\u3067\u50cd\u3044\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n Watashi wa sono ginkou de hataraite imasu. Watashino ani mo<\/strong> sono ginkou de hataraite imasu.<\/p>\n _________________________________________<\/p>\n I am Italian. My friend, Nancy is also Italian.<\/p>\n ==>\u79c1\u306f\u3001\u30a4\u30bf\u30ea\u30a2\u4eba\u3067\u3059\u3002\u53cb\u9054\u306e\u30ca\u30f3\u30b7\u30fc\u3000\u3082\u3000<\/strong>\u30a4\u30bf\u30ea\u30a2\u4eba\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n Watashi wa Itaria jin desu. Tomodahi no Nancy mo<\/strong> Itaria jin desu.<\/p>\n __________________________________________<\/p>\n When asking if another person or item is also similar to the first person or item, you will simply add\u00a0Mo(\u3082)\u00a0<\/strong>right after the subject. See the examples below:<\/p>\n This toy is made in Japan. Is that toy also made in Japan?<\/p>\n ==> \u3053\u306e\u304a\u3082\u3061\u3083\u306f\u3001\u65e5\u672c\u88fd\u3067\u3059\u3002\u3042\u306e\u304a\u3082\u3061\u3083\u3000\u3082<\/strong>\u3000\u65e5\u672c\u88fd\u3000\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/p>\n Kono omocha wa nihonsei desu. Ano omocha mo<\/strong> nihonsei desu ka?<\/p>\n _____________________________________________<\/p>\n I am a teacher. Are you also a teacher?<\/p>\n ==> \u79c1\u306f\u3001\u6559\u5e2b\u3067\u3059\u3002\u3042\u306a\u305f \u00a0 \u3082<\/strong> \u00a0\u6559\u5e2b\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/p>\n Watashi wa kyoshi desu. Anata mo<\/strong> kyoshi desuka?<\/p>\n _____________________________________________<\/p>\n When the second person\/item is not the same as the first person\/item, you will not be using the particle, Mo(\u3082)<\/strong>. Instead, you would use the particle, WA(\u306f). <\/strong>(Note: <\/strong>\u306f is pronounced\u00a0as “wa” not “ha” when it is put right after the subject.)<\/em><\/p>\n ____________________________________________<\/p>\n Mr. Smith is American. Mr. Robinson is French.<\/p>\n ==> \u30b9\u30df\u30b9\u3055\u3093\u306f\u3001\u30a2\u30e1\u30ea\u30ab\u4eba\u3067\u3059\u3002\u30ed\u30d3\u30f3\u30bd\u30f3\u3055\u3093\u3000\u306f<\/strong>\u3001\u30d5\u30e9\u30f3\u30b9\u4eba\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n Sumisu san wa america jin desu. Robinson san wa<\/strong> fransu jin desu.<\/p>\n ____________________________________________<\/p>\n This snack is sweet. That sweet is bitter.<\/p>\n ==>\u3053\u306e\u304a\u304b\u3057\u306f\u3001\u7518\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002\u3042\u306e\u304a\u304b\u3057\u3000\u306f<\/strong>\u3000\u82e6\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n Kono okashi wa amai desu. Ano okashi wa<\/strong> nigai desu.<\/p>\n _____________________________________________<\/p>\n Got an idea? As usual, let me know if you have any questions on these!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" During the month of August, I would like to focus on the grammar aspect of Japanese language. I will start covering from the basic particles in each article. In this article, I will introduce you to, Mo(\u3082) Particle.\u00a0 This particle is similar to “too” or “also” in English. When the same exact state or…<\/p>\n