Index
- The γ« particle almost always marks some kind of target.
- It marks physical targets (e.g γγΏγγ« = to shops), but may also mark volitional targets (e.g γγγ« = to buy).
- As γ« can only be used with nouns, you must place godan verbs into the γ-stem.
- One function of the γ-stem is to turn a verb into the equivalent noun.
- It is possible to have multiple targets in one sentence marked by γ«.
- γγΏγγ«γγΎγγγγγ«γγ (I will go to the shops to buy eggs).
- γγΏγγ«γγ (I will go to the shops).
- γ« can mark past targets.
- γ« can therefore be used to mark locations which the subject is already present at. In order for something or someone to be anywhere it mustβve gotten there at some point.
- γγΏγγ«γγ (I am at the shops).
- γ« can be used for inanimate objects as well as people.
- γ« can mark the target of a transformation. It marks something which the subject is transforming into.
- E.g γγγγ―γγγγ«γͺγ£γ (Sakura became a frog).
- This also applies to ageing.
- E.g γγ¨γεε
«ζ³γ«γͺγ (This year I become 18 years old).
- To use an adjective as the target, remove the γ to expose the stem, and add γ.
- E.g γγγγηΎγγγͺγ£γ (Sakura became beautiful).
- The γΈ particle can be also be used to mark a target, but only in cases where the subject is moving towards this target, and the target is physical. γ« can also be used in such a situation.
- γΈ cannot do things like marking past targets, it is simply for marking what the subject is heading to.