How to Say ‘Your’ in Japanese
あなたの
anata no
[anata no]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese often drops [あなた] when it's clear who you mean, especially in polite conversation. At a networking event, asking about "[your industry]" may sound more natural with the company or field named directly instead.
Phrase Breakdown
あなた
anata
[anata]
Your
Denotes possession or relation to the second person.
あなたのカバンですか？
Is this your bag?
の
no
[no]
of
Particle indicating possession or relation.
あなたの意見は重要です。
Your opinion is important.
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