Meaning
The particle も can combine with other particles like に, で, から, まで, と, and へ to emphasize that something is included or unexpected. When used with question words (だれも, どこへも, なにも), も expresses universal affirmative or negative statements meaning 'anyone/anywhere/anything' in positive contexts or 'no one/nowhere/nothing' in negative contexts.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 助词＋も | に＋も、で＋も、から＋も、まで＋も、と＋も、へ＋も |
| 疑问词＋も | だれも、どこへも、なにも 等（表示全面肯定或全面否定） |
Examples
-
彼は毎日野球を練習しています。雨の日にも練習しています。
He practices baseball every day. He even practices on rainy days. -
忙しい社長が、飲み会にも参加しました。
The busy company president also attended the drinking party. -
足を怪我したので、どこへも行けません。
Since I injured my foot, I can't go anywhere.
Summary
- Use particle + も to list multiple items or emphasize unexpected inclusion
- Use question word + も for universal statements (all/any in positive; none in negative)
- Common combinations: に＋も, で＋も, から＋も, まで＋も, と＋も, へ＋も