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～も

Indicates 'also' or 'too,' adding a previous statement or item to the current one.

mo /mo/

The particle 'mo' is used to indicate addition, inclusion, or emphasis, similar to 'also', 'too', or 'even' in English.

Entraîne-toi Notes et astuces

～も en 30 secondes

  • Indicates addition or inclusion.
  • Used with nouns, pronouns, adverbs, etc.
  • Can be used in both positive and negative sentences.
The most fundamental use of '～も' is to indicate that something applies in addition to what has already been stated. It directly follows the noun, pronoun, or noun phrase it modifies. For example, if someone says '私は{学生|がくせい}です' (I am a student), and you also are, you would say '私も{学生|がくせい}です.' This simple additive function makes '～も' an essential particle for building complex sentences and expressing shared attributes or actions. It's often one of the first particles learners encounter due to its high frequency and straightforward application in basic communication.
When '～も' is used in conjunction with a negative verb, its meaning shifts to 'not even' or 'neither.' This construction emphasizes the complete absence or strong denial of something. For instance, '何も{食|た}べない' (nani mo tabenai) means 'I won't eat anything' or 'I won't even eat.' Similarly, with question words, '誰もいない' (dare mo inai) translates to 'no one is here.' This negative emphasis is crucial for expressing strong denials or stating that not a single instance of something exists, making it a powerful tool in conversational Japanese.
'～も' can also be used to emphasize a quantity or degree, often conveying surprise or a sense of 'as many as' or 'as much as.' For example, if someone bought a surprisingly large number of apples, you might hear 'リンゴを10{個|こ}も{買|か}いました' (ringo o ju-ko mo kaimashita), meaning 'I bought as many as 10 apples.' This usage adds an emotional nuance to the statement, highlighting the speaker's perception of the quantity. It’s important to note the slight emphasis it adds compared to simply stating the number.
The particle '～も' itself does not change its form based on politeness levels. However, the verbs and adjectives it accompanies will. In polite speech, you would use '～です' (desu) or '～ます' (masu) forms, such as '私も{行|い}きます' (Watashi mo ikimasu - I will also go). In casual or plain speech, you would use the plain form of verbs and adjectives, for example, '私も{行|い}く' (Watashi mo iku - I'll also go). Understanding this distinction is vital for speaking appropriately in different social contexts, ensuring your sentences maintain the correct level of formality.

Le savais-tu ?

The particle 'も' can be traced back to the earliest forms of the Japanese language and has maintained a remarkably consistent core meaning over centuries, making it a linguistic cornerstone.

Exemples

1

{私|わたし}も{犬|いぬ}が{好|す}きです。

Responding to someone who expressed their fondness for dogs.

I also like dogs.

2

{彼|かれ}は{英語|えいご}も{話|はな}せます。

Mentioning another language a person can speak.

He can speak English too.

3

{今日|きょう}は{雨|あめ}も{降|ふ}っています。

Adding information about the weather.

It is also raining today.

4

{私|わたし}は{肉|にく}も{魚|さかな}も{食|た}べません。

Stating dietary restrictions.

I eat neither meat nor fish.

5

{子供|こども}でさえも{理解|りかい}できます。

Emphasizing the simplicity of something.

Even a child can understand.

Collocations courantes

私も I also
～も～も both A and B; neither A nor B
～もありません there isn't even ~ / I don't have ~ either
～もたくさん also a lot of ~

Phrases Courantes

私もです

Me too.

私もそう思います

I think so too.

これもお忘れなく

Don't forget this one either.

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～も vs ～は

'Wa' marks the topic or contrast, while 'mo' indicates addition or inclusion. 'Sakura wa kirei desu' (The cherry blossoms are beautiful) introduces the topic. 'Kiku mo kirei desu' (Chrysanthemums are also beautiful) adds chrysanthemums to the list of beautiful things.

～も vs ～が

'Ga' often marks the subject, especially when it's new information or emphasizes the subject. 'Mo' adds to what has already been stated. 'Neko ga imasu' (There is a cat) introduces the cat. 'Inu mo imasu' (There is a dog too) adds the dog.

Modèles grammaticaux

Noun + も Pronoun + も Adverb + も Verb (ren'youkei) + も Adjective (stem) + も X も Y も (Both X and Y) X も Y も ～ない (Neither X nor Y)

Comment l'utiliser

The particle 'mo' is very common and versatile. It's generally neutral in terms of formality but can add a subtle emphasis. Pay attention to its use in negative sentences, where it significantly changes the meaning to express totality of negation.

Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes confuse 'mo' with 'wa' or 'ga'. Remember that 'mo' is about addition. Also, be mindful of the strong negation implied when 'mo' is used with negative forms like 'nai' or 'masen'.

Astuces

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Adding to the List

Use 'mo' when you want to add another item or idea to something already mentioned. Think of it as adding 'also' or 'too'.

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Negative Emphasis

Be careful with 'mo' in negative sentences. 'Dare mo ~nai' (nobody ~) or 'Nani mo ~nai' (nothing ~) emphasizes the lack of anything within the scope.

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Inclusivity

Using 'mo' often conveys a sense of inclusivity, showing that multiple people, things, or situations share a common characteristic or action.

Origine du mot

Old Japanese particle, present since ancient texts.

Contexte culturel

In Japanese culture, emphasizing inclusivity and shared experiences is common. The particle 'mo' facilitates this by easily allowing speakers to state that something applies to multiple individuals or items, fostering a sense of togetherness.

Astuce mémo

Think of 'mo' as the 'more' particle. It adds 'more' information, 'more' items, or includes 'more' people.

Questions fréquentes

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「～も」は、前に述べた事柄に加えて、もう一つ別の事柄があることを示したいときに使います。例えば、「私も行きます」は、他の誰か（または何か）が行くことに加えて、自分も行くことを示します。

否定文で「～も」が使われる場合、「～も～ない」という形で、一つも～ない、誰も～ない、といったように、範囲を強調して否定する意味になります。例えば、「誰も来なかった」は、一人も来なかったという意味です。

「～は」は文の主題を示したり、他のものとの対比を明確にしたりする助詞です。一方、「～も」は、主題や他のものに加えて、さらに別のものがあることを示します。「私は犬が好きです」は主題提示、「私も犬が好きです」は追加を示します。

「～も」は名詞、代名詞、副詞、動詞の連用形、形容詞の語幹など、様々な品詞に接続して使うことができます。文脈によって柔軟に用いられます。

Teste-toi

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私___学生です。

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : も

「～も」は、他の誰か（または何か）が学生であることに加えて、自分も学生であることを示します。

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「このケーキは美味しいです。あのケーキ___美味しいです。」

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : も

「～も」は、前のケーキがおいしいという情報に加えて、もう一つのケーキもおいしいという追加の情報を示しています。

sentence building

私、行く、＿＿＿、です。

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : も

「私も行くです」は、他の人が行くことに加えて、自分も行くことを示します。

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