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Location Expressions

Various patterns for describing location

Explanation

Words used to describe relative positions and locations.

Formation

[Reference]の[Location]に

Examples

本は机の上にあります。
Hon wa tsukue no ue ni arimasu.
The book is on the desk.
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猫が箱の中にいます。
Neko ga hako no naka ni imasu.
The cat is in the box.
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銀行の隣にあります。
Ginkou no tonari ni arimasu.
It's next to the bank.
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Usage Notes

  • [Reference]の[Location]に
  • Some can be used alone as nouns
  • 近く doesn't need の
  • と between items: AとBの間

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Most locations need の before に
  • 近くに (not 近くのに)
  • Word order matters for clarity

Related Grammar from "Existence and Location"

ある/いる (Existence)

[Place]に[Thing]がある (inanimate)
[Place]に[Person/Animal]がいる (animate)

Express existence or possession.

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