{"id":1926,"date":"2026-07-03T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/?p=1926"},"modified":"2026-06-26T01:43:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T01:43:47","slug":"japanese-particle-%e3%82%82-how-to-say-also-too-and-as-well","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/japanese\/japanese-particle-%e3%82%82-how-to-say-also-too-and-as-well\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Particle \u3082: How to Say \u201cAlso,\u201d \u201cToo,\u201d and \u201cAs Well\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Learning Japanese particles can feel confusing at first, but \u3082<\/strong> is one of the most useful particles to learn early. The Japanese particle \u3082<\/strong> is often used to mean \u201calso,\u201d \u201ctoo,\u201d<\/strong> or \u201cas well.\u201d<\/strong> <\/p>

You will see it in everyday conversation when someone wants to say \u201cme too,\u201d \u201cthis too,\u201d or \u201cthat also.\u201d Once you understand where to place \u3082<\/strong>, you can use it naturally in many simple Japanese sentences. <\/p>

In this guide, you will learn what \u3082<\/strong> means, how it differs from \u306f<\/strong> and \u304c<\/strong>, how to use it in common sentence patterns, and how to avoid frequent learner mistakes. <\/p>

What Does \u3082 Mean in Japanese?<\/h2>

The particle \u3082<\/strong> often means \u201calso,\u201d \u201ctoo,\u201d<\/strong> or \u201cas well.\u201d<\/strong> It shows that something is true in addition to something else. <\/p>

A simple way to think about it is:<\/p>

A\u3082 = A too \/ A also \/ A as well<\/strong> <\/p>

For example:<\/p>

\u79c1\u3082\u5b66\u751f\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Watashi mo gakusei desu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cI am also a student.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

Here, \u79c1\u3082<\/strong> means \u201cI also\u201d or \u201cme too.\u201d The sentence suggests that someone else is a student, and the speaker is a student too. <\/p>

Another example:<\/p>

\u3053\u308c\u3082\u304a\u3044\u3057\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Kore mo oishii desu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cThis is delicious too.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

This suggests that another thing is delicious, and this item is also delicious. <\/p>

In many simple sentences, \u3082<\/strong> replaces \u306f<\/strong> or \u304c<\/strong> when you want to add the meaning of \u201calso\u201d or \u201ctoo.\u201d Compare these sentences: <\/p>

\u79c1\u306f\u5b66\u751f\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Watashi wa gakusei desu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cI am a student.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

\u79c1\u3082\u5b66\u751f\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Watashi mo gakusei desu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cI am also a student.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

In the first sentence, \u306f<\/strong> marks \u79c1<\/strong> as the topic. In the second sentence, \u3082<\/strong> shows that the speaker is included in the same situation as someone else. <\/p>

You can also compare \u304c<\/strong> and \u3082<\/strong>:<\/p>

\u732b\u304c\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Neko ga imasu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cThere is a cat.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

\u732b\u3082\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Neko mo imasu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cThere is also a cat.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

The first sentence simply says that a cat exists. The second sentence suggests that something else is already there, and a cat is there too. <\/p>

So, while \u306f<\/strong> marks a topic and \u304c<\/strong> often marks a subject or new information, \u3082<\/strong> adds the idea of \u201calso\u201d or \u201ctoo.\u201d <\/p>

However, \u3082<\/strong> does not only replace \u306f<\/strong> or \u304c<\/strong>. It can also combine with other particles, such as \u306b<\/strong>, \u3067<\/strong>, \u3068<\/strong>, and \u3078<\/strong>. <\/p>

For example:<\/p>

\u5b66\u6821\u306b\u3082\u884c\u304d\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Gakk\u014d ni mo ikimasu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cI will go to school too.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

\u65e5\u672c\u3067\u3082\u6709\u540d\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Nihon de mo y\u016bmei desu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cIt is famous in Japan too.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

\u53cb\u9054\u3068\u3082\u8a71\u3057\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Tomodachi to mo hanashimashita.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cI also talked with my friend.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

For beginners, the most important point is this: \u3082<\/strong> is placed after the word or phrase that you want to mark as \u201calso\u201d or \u201ctoo.\u201d <\/p> <\/section>

How to Use \u3082 Naturally<\/h2>

The most common beginner pattern is:<\/p>

Noun + \u3082<\/strong> <\/p>

This means \u201cnoun too\u201d or \u201cnoun also.\u201d<\/p>

\u79c1\u3082\u884c\u304d\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Watashi mo ikimasu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cI will go too.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

This sentence suggests that someone else is going, and the speaker will go as well. <\/p>

You can use \u3082<\/strong> with people, objects, places, times, and many other nouns. <\/p>

\u4eca\u65e5\u3082\u5fd9\u3057\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Ky\u014d mo isogashii desu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cI am busy today too.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

This suggests that the speaker was busy before, and today is also busy. <\/p>

\u3082<\/strong> is also very common when you agree with someone or add yourself to what another person said. <\/p>

A: \u79c1\u306f\u5bff\u53f8\u304c\u597d\u304d\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong>
Watashi wa sushi ga suki desu.<\/em>
\u201cI like sushi.\u201d <\/p>

B: \u79c1\u3082\u597d\u304d\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong>
Watashi mo suki desu.<\/em>
\u201cI like it too.\u201d <\/p> <\/div>

In casual English, this is like saying \u201cMe too.\u201d In polite Japanese, \u79c1\u3082\u3067\u3059<\/strong> can also be used when the meaning is clear. <\/p>

\u79c1\u3082\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Watashi mo desu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cMe too.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

You can also use \u3082<\/strong> more than once to mean \u201cboth A and B.\u201d <\/p>

\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u3082\u97d3\u56fd\u8a9e\u3082\u52c9\u5f37\u3057\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Nihongo mo Kankokugo mo benky\u014d shite imasu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cI am studying both Japanese and Korean.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

Here, \u3082<\/strong> appears after both nouns. This shows that both Japanese and Korean are included. <\/p>

Another useful pattern is using \u3082<\/strong> with question words in negative sentences. <\/p>

\u4f55\u3082\u98df\u3079\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3067\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Nani mo tabemasen deshita.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cI didn\u2019t eat anything.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

In this sentence, \u4f55\u3082<\/strong> works with the negative verb to mean \u201cnothing\u201d or \u201cnot anything.\u201d <\/p>

This pattern is common with words like \u4f55<\/strong>, \u8ab0<\/strong>, and \u3069\u3053<\/strong> when they appear in negative sentences. <\/p>

\u8ab0\u3082\u6765\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3067\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Dare mo kimasen deshita.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cNobody came.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

\u3069\u3053\u306b\u3082\u884c\u304d\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3067\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Doko ni mo ikimasen deshita.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cI didn\u2019t go anywhere.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

Notice that with \u3069\u3053<\/strong>, you often need another particle such as \u306b<\/strong> before \u3082<\/strong>, depending on the verb. In \u3069\u3053\u306b\u3082\u884c\u304d\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3067\u3057\u305f<\/strong>, the particle \u306b<\/strong> marks the destination, and \u3082<\/strong> adds the negative meaning of \u201cnot anywhere.\u201d <\/p> <\/section>

Common Mistakes and Helpful Tips<\/h2>

One common mistake is using \u3082<\/strong> together with \u306f<\/strong> or \u304c<\/strong> after the same noun in a basic sentence. <\/p>

Incorrect:<\/p>

\u79c1\u306f\u3082\u5b66\u751f\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Watashi wa mo gakusei desu.<\/em><\/p>

Intended meaning: \u201cI am also a student.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

Correct:<\/p>

\u79c1\u3082\u5b66\u751f\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Watashi mo gakusei desu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cI am also a student.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

In basic Japanese sentences, \u3082<\/strong> often replaces \u306f<\/strong> or \u304c<\/strong>. You normally do not say \u306f\u3082<\/strong> or \u304c\u3082<\/strong> after the same word in beginner-level patterns. <\/p>

However, remember that \u3082<\/strong> can combine with some other particles. <\/p>

For example:<\/p>

\u5b66\u6821\u306b\u3082\u884c\u304d\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Gakk\u014d ni mo ikimasu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cI will go to school too.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

Here, \u306b<\/strong> is needed because \u5b66\u6821\u306b\u884c\u304d\u307e\u3059<\/strong> means \u201cgo to school.\u201d When you add \u201ctoo,\u201d the phrase becomes \u5b66\u6821\u306b\u3082\u884c\u304d\u307e\u3059<\/strong>. <\/p>

Another common mistake is placing \u3082<\/strong> based on English word order. In English, \u201ctoo\u201d often comes at the end of a sentence. In Japanese, \u3082<\/strong> comes directly after the word or phrase it applies to. <\/p>

Compare these two sentences:<\/p>

\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\u3082\u597d\u304d\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

R\u0101men mo suki desu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cI like ramen too.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

This means you like another food, and you also like ramen. <\/p>

\u79c1\u3082\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\u304c\u597d\u304d\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Watashi mo r\u0101men ga suki desu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cI like ramen too.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

This means someone else likes ramen, and you also like ramen. <\/p>

Both sentences can sound similar in English, but the focus is different in Japanese. In the first sentence, ramen<\/strong> is the thing being added. In the second sentence, you<\/strong> are the person being added. <\/p>

Another helpful tip is to remember that \u3082<\/strong> needs context. If you say \u201calso\u201d or \u201ctoo,\u201d the listener expects there to be something else already mentioned or understood. <\/p>

For example:<\/p>

\u304a\u8336\u3082\u597d\u304d\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Ocha mo suki desu.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cI like tea too.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

This sounds natural if you have already talked about another drink, such as coffee. Without context, the listener may wonder, \u201cTea too? What else do you like?\u201d <\/p>

\u3082<\/strong> is also used in negative sentences where English might use \u201ceither.\u201d <\/p>

\u79c1\u3082\u884c\u304d\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3002<\/strong><\/p>

Watashi mo ikimasen.<\/em><\/p>

\u201cI\u2019m not going either.\u201d<\/p> <\/div>

This means someone else is not going, and the speaker is also not going. <\/p>

A good way to check your sentence is to ask yourself: \u201cWhat am I adding?\u201d If you can answer that question, \u3082<\/strong> is probably being used correctly. <\/p> <\/section>

Conclusion<\/h2>

The Japanese particle \u3082<\/strong> is a simple but powerful part of Japanese grammar. It often means \u201calso,\u201d \u201ctoo,\u201d<\/strong> or \u201cas well,\u201d<\/strong> and it helps you include one thing in the same situation as another. <\/p>

The basic rule is easy: place \u3082<\/strong> directly after the word or phrase you want to mark as \u201calso.\u201d \u79c1\u3082<\/strong> means \u201cI too,\u201d \u3053\u308c\u3082<\/strong> means \u201cthis too,\u201d and \u4eca\u65e5\u3082<\/strong> means \u201ctoday too.\u201d <\/p>

In many beginner sentences, \u3082<\/strong> replaces \u306f<\/strong> or \u304c<\/strong>. However, it can also combine with other particles, as in \u306b\u3082<\/strong>, \u3067\u3082<\/strong>, \u3068\u3082<\/strong>, and \u3078\u3082<\/strong>. <\/p>

Remember that the placement of \u3082<\/strong> changes the focus of the sentence. \u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\u3082\u597d\u304d\u3067\u3059<\/strong> focuses on \u201cramen too,\u201d while \u79c1\u3082\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\u304c\u597d\u304d\u3067\u3059<\/strong> focuses on \u201cI too.\u201d <\/p>

As you listen to more Japanese, you will notice \u3082<\/strong> in many natural situations: agreeing with someone, ordering another item, talking about repeated events, saying that something applies to more than one person or thing, or using negative phrases like \u4f55\u3082<\/strong>, \u8ab0\u3082<\/strong>, and \u3069\u3053\u306b\u3082<\/strong>. With practice, using \u3082<\/strong> to say also in Japanese<\/strong> or too in Japanese<\/strong> will become much more natural. <\/p> <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Learning Japanese particles can feel confusing at first, but \u3082 is one of the most useful particles to learn early. The Japanese particle \u3082 is often used to mean \u201calso,\u201d \u201ctoo,\u201d or \u201cas well.\u201d You will see it in everyday conversation when someone wants to say \u201cme too,\u201d \u201cthis too,\u201d or \u201cthat also.\u201d Once you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1928,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1926","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japanese"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1926","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1926"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1926\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1927,"href":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1926\/revisions\/1927"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1928"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1926"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1926"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1926"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}