Japanese Language 「Particles」 「Ni・に」 「Part 4」 「9」Ni can be used to indicate a condition already in existence (usually followed by natte iru and equivalent to the English "to be"). Examples: この建物の右側が教室になっています。 Kono tatemono no migigawa ga kyōshitsu ni natte imasu. The right side of this building is a classroom. ホテルの前がビーチになっています。 Hoteru no mae ga bīchi ni natte imasu. In front of the hotel is a beach. 「Lit., The front of the hotel is a beach.」 「10」Ni can be used to indicate the agent of a passive verb ( the person or thing performing the action): "by." Examples: 電車の中で、するにお金を取らてた。 Densha no naka de, suru ni okane o torateta. My money was taken by a pickpocket in the train. 家に帰る途中で雨に降られた。 Ie ni kaeru tochū de ame ni furareta. On my way home I got rained on. 「Lit., I was fallen on by the rain.」 「11」Ni can indicate the person(s) made to do something in a causative sentence. Examples: 先生は学生に漢字を書かせました。 Sensei wa gakusei ni kanji o kaka semashita. The teacher had the students write kanji. 子供たちに本を読ませることはとても大切だ。 Kodomo-tachi ni hon o yomaseru koto wa totemo taisetsu da. It is very important to have children read books. Hope that was helpful, and hope to see you again next time! じゃまたね! °˖ ✧◝(○ ヮ ○)◜✧˖ ° こゆうきあいはら °˖ ✧◝(○ ヮ ○)◜✧˖ °
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