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Particle も (mo): Also, Too

The particle も means "also" or "too", adding similar information to what was already stated. This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: The particle も means "also" or "too", adding similar information to what was already stated.
  • Form and connection: [Noun A] も
  • Nuance in real use: The particle も is not just logical — it creates empathy by saying "me too" or "this too," building shared experience in conversation.

Form and connection

[Noun A] も

Core Explanation

The particle も means "also" or "too", adding similar information to what was already stated.

Cultural Note

The particle も is not just logical — it creates empathy by saying "me too" or "this too," building shared experience in conversation.

Practical examples

I am also a student.
I can speak both Japanese and English.
This is also delicious.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Noun A] も
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerI am also a student.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answerこれもおいしいです。 ([Noun A] も)

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