How to Say ‘Also doing/seeing/trying; the act of... is also’ in Japanese
のも
no mo
[noh moh]
💬 Usage Tip: [の] can turn a verb phrase into a noun-like idea, and [も] adds 'also.' So it means 'the act of ... is also.'
🇯🇵 In Japan: This grammar is common when talking about hobbies and little pleasures, like choosing between beer brands depending on your mood.
Phrase Breakdown
の
no
[noh]
the act of / the fact of
When attached after a verb or phrase, の turns it into a noun-like idea, such as 'doing ...'.
比べるのも勉強です。
Comparing them is study too.
も
mo
[moh]
also / too / even
A particle that adds the meaning of 'also' or 'too.'
選ぶのも楽しいです。
Choosing is fun too.
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