〜と(引用)

Pattern
〜と(引用)
Level
N5
Reading
〜と(いんよう)
Meaning
quotation marker (used with verbs like 言う, 聞く, 思う)
Attaches to
Clause (plain form), direct quote
Nuance & register

Used for quoting direct speech or thoughts.

Example

「おはよう」と彼女は言いました。

Easily confused with

N/A

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