〜の

Dict. Form

Verb

・

Attributive Form

Adj.

の

Nominalizes a verb, adjective, or entire clause, turning it into a noun phrase. Similar to 'the act/fact of ~ing' in English.

日本語を勉強するのは楽しいです。

Studying Japanese is fun.

泳ぐのが好きです。

I like swimming.

彼が来るのを知っていますか。

Do you know that he is coming?

私の趣味は本を読むのです。

My hobby is reading books.

静かなのが好きです。

I like it when it's quiet. / I like quiet things.

忙しいのは嫌だ。

I hate being busy.