Day Twenty: No

The Relationship Indicator 

No/の. This is a useful and easy to use particle. Basically の connects things together and shows relationship. 

の is used to indicate ownership and relationship, whether direct or abstract, between nouns. This is similar to the apostrophe s (‘s) in English (possessives). In a more technical sense, の is described as: a Particle that forms a modified phrase by combining two nouns or phrases. Which simply means: の connects nouns or phrases together along one modified noun or phrase. 

の can also stack with other particles. When used before other particles the meaning will change. However, when used after another particle it maintains its meaning. Here’s a simple list of examples to give you a good idea of the many uses of の: 

A possesses B. 

ジョーダン　の　じてんしゃ

Jordan’s Bike 

A is a specific type of B. 

ホンダ　の　くるま

Honda Car 

A made B. 

サラ　の　サンドウィッチ

Sara’s Sandwich 

A is made of B. 

もくざい　の　ふね

Wooden Ship 

B of A. 

にほん　の　たいし

Ambassador of Japan 

*AのBのC の… This is 100% kosher.