〜の
Formation
N4TopicNeutral
Meaning
Nominalizes a verb, adjective, or entire clause, turning it into a noun phrase. Similar to 'the act/fact of ~ing' in English.
Note
A very common nominalizer that follows non-past or past forms of verbs and adjectives. It's used in various patterns like 'no ga suki' (like doing) or 'no wo shitte iru' (know that...).
Examples
日本語を勉強するのは楽しいです。
Studying Japanese is fun.
泳ぐのが好きです。
I like swimming.
彼が来るのを知っていますか。
Do you know that he is coming?
私の趣味は本を読むのです。
My hobby is reading books.
静かなのが好きです。
I like it when it's quiet. / I like quiet things.
忙しいのは嫌だ。
I hate being busy.