Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ni

preposition
nee
Definition
A Japanese word indicating a place or direction, often translated as ‘to’ or ‘at.’
Examples
  • She went ni the store: 彼女は店に行った。
  • He lives ni Tokyo: 彼は東京に住んでいる。
Meaning
In Japanese contexts, ‘ni’ is a particle that shows direction, location, or time. It helps to indicate where an action takes place, where something is located, or when something happens.
Synonyms
  • to
  • at