Verb ること～ JLPT N5

Formation

Verb (dictionary form) + こと

Explanation

The ること grammar point is used to nominalize or turn a verb into a noun, which represents the action or event itself as a concept. It can be translated as 'the act of' or simply 'doing' in English. This formation is used with verbs in the dictionary (ru-)form.

Example sentences

• 泳ぐことが大好きです。

  I love swimming.

  Oyogu koto ga daisuki desu.

• 日本語を勉強することは楽しいです。

  Studying Japanese is fun.

  Nihongo wo benkyou suru koto wa tanoshii desu.

• 友達と話すことがストレスを軽減します。

  Talking with friends reduces stress.

  Tomodachi to hanasu koto ga sutoresu wo keigen shimasu.

• 彼は歌うことが得意です。

  He is good at singing.

  Kare wa utau koto ga tokui desu.