助詞A1
Direction Particle へ
Direction particle へ — indicates the direction of movement
Learning Goal
Can use へ for direction
Exam Skills:JLPT N5 Grammar
Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?
日本へ行きたいです。
I want to go to Japan.
Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?
へ — Direction
へ (pronounced e as a particle) indicates the direction of movement. Often interchangeable with に for destination.
| に (destination/goal) | へ (direction) |
|---|---|
| 学校に行きます。(go to school — arrival) | 学校へ行きます。(head toward school — direction) |
Nuance: に emphasizes arrival at the destination; へ emphasizes the direction. In practice, they're often interchangeable at A1.
Pronouncing へ as 'he' instead of 'e' when used as a particle; Using へ for location of existence (に only)
日本へ行きたいです。
I want to go to Japan.
日本(にほん, Japan) + へ(direction) + 行きたい(いきたい, want to go) + です
Practice in course
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises