Verb る の～ JLPT N5

Formation

Verb (dictionary form) + の (casual)

Explanation

The る の～ grammar point is a casual spoken pattern that can nominalize a verb or explain a purpose/reason by adding の. It's often seen in everyday conversation, and can be used for nuance such as giving an explanation. It's similar to ること, but is more colloquial or explanatory in tone.

Example sentences

• 買い物をするために、銀行でお金をおろすの。

  I'm withdrawing money at the bank so I can go shopping.

  Kaimono o suru tame ni, ginkou de okane o orosu no.

• 友達にプレゼントをあげるので、ケーキを焼くの。

  I'm baking a cake because I'm giving my friend a present.

  Tomodachi ni purezento o ageru node, keeki o yaku no.

• ダイエットを始めるので、ジムに入会するの。

  I’m joining a gym since I'm starting a diet.

  Daietto o hajimeru node, jimu ni nyuukai suru no.

• 軽い食事がいいので、サラダを作るの。

  I'm making a salad because I want a light meal.

  Karui shokuji ga ii node, sarada o tsukuru no.