GrammarJLPT N5
nominalization
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. nominalization
A grammatical pattern that nominalizes (turns into a noun) a verb or adjective clause using の. The resulting noun-like phrase can then act as the subject (のが) or topic (のは) of a sentence, useful for talking about activities or situations.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Working here had been my dream.

Sentence 2

There are days when she gets home late.

Sentence 3

Showing kindness is strength.

Sentence 4

He came after the rain had stopped.

Sentence 5

Forgiving yourself is what it means to be an adult.