Noun に 来ます

Noun ni kimasu

JLPT N5 Neutral Chapter 5: Objects and going places, 3 of 5

Formation

Noun + に + 来ます (kimasu)

Used to express coming to a place.

When to use

来る: move toward the speaker's place (友達が家に来る). The に differs in role: Noun + に + 来ます marks the destination (家に来ます, 'come to the house'), Verb-ますstem + に + 来ます marks the purpose (会いに来ます, 'come in order to meet').

Explanation

The grammar point Noun に 来ます is used to indicate that someone or something comes to a specific place. The noun before に indicates the destination or place, while the verb 来ます expresses the action of coming. (Similarly, 'Noun に 行きます' means 'go to [Noun],' and 'Noun に 帰ります' means 'return to [Noun].')

Example sentences

Going And Coming (Go / Come / Go Back)

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