JLPT N2

〜koto ni

Used to express feelings or emotions about a situation, action, or outcome.

Formation

Explanation

The ~ことに grammar point is used to highlight the speaker’s feelings or emotional reaction toward a situation, action, or outcome. It often appears in constructions like 驚いたことに, 残念なことに, 不思議なことに, etc.

Example sentences

  • I was surprised that he suddenly returned to his home country.

    Kare ga kyuu ni kikoku suru koto ni odoroita.

  • I was moved by the fact that she won the championship.

    Kanojo ga yuushou shita koto ni kandou shita.

  • I get angry that he is always late.

    Kare ga itsumo chikoku suru koto ni hara ga tatsu.

  • I hadn’t realized how beautiful she was.

    Kanojo ga konna ni utsukushii koto ni ki ga tsukanakatta.