English Dictionary

to

/tuː/

助詞

A particle used for marking the following verb as an infinitive. / As above, with the verb implied. / Used to indicate an obligation on the part of, or a directive given to, the subject.

日本語の意味

動詞を不定詞として導入する役割を持つ助詞、すなわち動詞の原形を導入するためのマーカーとして使われる。 / 省略された動詞に対しても不定詞の働きを示す。 / 主語に対しての義務や命令を示す用法を持つ。

I hope to finish the report tonight.

私は今夜レポートを終えることを望んでいます。

意味（1）

A particle used for marking the following verb as an infinitive.

I want to leave.

意味（2）

As above, with the verb implied.

Did you visit the museum? I wanted to, but it was closed.

意味（3）

Used to indicate an obligation on the part of, or a directive given to, the subject.

You are to go to the store and buy a bottle of milk.

意味（4）

(expressing purpose) In order to.

I went to the shops to buy some bread.