〜の (possessive)
possessive particle
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜の (possessive)” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜の (possessive)」 means "possessive particle". Structure: Noun + の + Noun. 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.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1私の水です。
わたしのみずです。
watashinomizudesu.
It is my water.
Everyday life
Example 2私のかばんです。
わたしのかばんです。
watashinokabandesu.
It is my bag.
Everyday life
Example 3私の時計です。
わたしのとけいです。
watashinotokeidesu.
It is my clock.
Everyday life
Example 4私のご飯です。
わたしのごはんです。
watashinogohandesu.
It is my rice.
Everyday life
Example 5私の野菜です。
わたしのやさいです。
watashinoyasaidesu.
It is my vegetables.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
It is my water.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜の (possessive).
Remember tomorrow
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Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.