Meaning
The particle へ (pronounced え) marks the destination or target point of movement when placed after a location noun. It is commonly used with verbs of motion like いく (go), くる (come), and もどる (return). The particle に can also be used interchangeably in many cases, though へ is more directional in nuance.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 名词（地点） | 地点へ いきます／きます／もどります |
Examples
-
ひろしまへ いきます。
I am going to Hiroshima. -
おおさかへ いきました。
I went to Osaka. -
かいしゃへ もどります。
I am returning to the company. -
にほんへ きました。
I came to Japan.
Summary
- へ marks the destination or direction of movement after location nouns
- Common with motion verbs: いく (go), くる (come), もどる (return)
- へ is pronounced え and emphasizes direction more than に