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こと (koto)】 Meaning in Japanese & English - Pronunciation, Translation

💡Meaning

Converting a verb into a noun phrase

📝Usage

動詞辞書形 + こと

📚Examples

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本を読むことが好きです。

⚠️Notes

Nominalizes a verb or an entire clause, turning it into a noun phrase. Used for hobbies, abilities, etc. (e.g., 私の趣味は本を読むことです。)