も
mo[mo̞]particle
The English phrase 'too' is expressed in Japanese as も (mo). Wiktionary also lists また (mata) and にも (nimo).
Meaning: (focus) likewise (adv)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| も | mo | [mo̞] (narrow) | particle |
| また | mata | [ma̠ta̠] (narrow) | |
| にも | nimo |
The primary way to express that something is 'also' or 'too' is by using the particle も, which is placed immediately after the noun it modifies.
Which one should you use?
The particle も is used to add information to a subject, whereas また can mean 'again' or 'also' in a more connective sense. Additionally, にも is used when the 'too' refers to a destination, time or location indicated by the particle に.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle も replaces the subject particles は and が when expressing 'also' or 'too'.
How do you pronounce it?
mo
Did you know?
- The particle も was originally written using the kanji 毛, which means 'hair'.
- When used with a negative verb, も changes its meaning from 'too' to 'neither' or 'not even one'.
- Repeating the particle も after every item in a list transforms 'too' into 'also' and 'even', emphasizing that every single thing mentioned is included.
Examples in context
- 私も行った。I went, too.This sentence shows how to use も to express that the speaker also went somewhere.Tatoeba #152192 by bunbuku, translation #1300817 by CK
- 私も見たい！I want to see, too!This sentence demonstrates using も to express that the speaker also wants to see something.Tatoeba #11052314 by small_snow, translation #2650191 by Hybrid
- 明日も来る？Will you come here tomorrow, too?This sentence uses も to ask if someone is coming tomorrow as well.Tatoeba #12098575 by small_snow, translation #6254439 by CK
- 彼は日本語 も 話せる。He can speak Japanese too.
- この料理は辛すぎる。This dish is too spicy.
- この町は静かすぎます。This town is too quiet.
- このケーキは甘過ぎる。This cake is too sweet.
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Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are discussing their favorite foods at a cafe.
- 結衣 Yui私は寿司が好きです。Watashi wa sushi ga suki desu.I like sushi.
- 健太 Kenta僕も好きです！Boku mo suki desu!I like it too!
- 結衣 Yuiじゃあ、天ぷらも食べましょう。Jaa, tenpura mo tabemashou.Then, let's eat tempura too.
- 健太 Kentaいいですね。Ii desu ne.That sounds good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “too” translations and entries も, また, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries また, も, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
