Kriffix
Aspiring Manga-ka
- 6 Jan 2008
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Hey everyone, i was wondering about the word "koto" which i gather means "thing." and when a "no" comes before it means "the thing about".
The part i'm confused about is where it's appropriate to say "[no] koto". For example, in some manga i read it'll say something like...
"Yumi-chan no koto ga suki desu" (lol on the spot)
but why would you say that over simply "Yumi-chan ga suki desu"
also things like "Shumi wa tennis wo suru koto" over something like "Shumi wa tennis wo suru/shimasu".
what's the nuance in one over the other? how can you tell when to use koto?
I know this is probably a very basic question, but i can't find an answer online since everytime i search "koto" it comes up with the darn instrument!
Thanks very much
The part i'm confused about is where it's appropriate to say "[no] koto". For example, in some manga i read it'll say something like...
"Yumi-chan no koto ga suki desu" (lol on the spot)
but why would you say that over simply "Yumi-chan ga suki desu"
also things like "Shumi wa tennis wo suru koto" over something like "Shumi wa tennis wo suru/shimasu".
what's the nuance in one over the other? how can you tell when to use koto?
I know this is probably a very basic question, but i can't find an answer online since everytime i search "koto" it comes up with the darn instrument!
Thanks very much