〜の (nominalizer)

N5

one (substitute noun)

Structure

Adj + の

Explanation

「〜の (nominalizer)」 means "one (substitute noun)". Structure: Adj + の. This is a JLPT N5 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

atarashiimizuhawatashinodesu.

The new water is mine.

atarashiikabanhawatashinodesu.

The new bag is mine.

atarashiitokeihawatashinodesu.

The new clock is mine.

atarashiigohanhawatashinodesu.

The new rice is mine.

atarashiiyasaihawatashinodesu.

The new vegetables is mine.

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