Learn Japanese grammar: こと (koto). Meaning: (must) do.
This is used to make a general expression that one should or should not do something.
こと (koto) can also be used as a verb nominalizer for a completely different meaning. See N4 lesson for こと (koto) verb nominalizer.
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こと - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
大声を出さないこと。
Example #2
晩ごはんの前にデザートを食べないこと。
Example #3
お金を大切にすること。
Example #4
休むときは、必ず学校に連絡すること。
Example #5
どうしても必要な場合以外には使わないこと。
Example #6
学校の規則を守ること。
Example #7
勝手に実験室に入らないこと。
Example #8
授業中は携帯電話を使わないこと。
Example #9
現実を真っ直ぐ見ること。
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