Meaning
This is a basic passive voice pattern used when focusing on the person or thing receiving an action. Noun 1 marks the subject receiving the action (with は), Noun 2 marks the agent performing the action (with に), and the verb takes passive form. This structure shifts focus from 'who did it' to 'what happened to someone.'
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 名詞1 | 接受动作/行为的对象（主语） |
| 名詞2 | 实施行为的一方（用に标记） |
| 動詞 | 被动形 |
Examples
-
安藤さんは部長にほめられました。
Ando was praised by the department manager. -
私とラジさんは社長にパーティーに招待されました。
Raj and I were invited to a party by the president. -
さっき知らない人に道を聞かれました。
A stranger just asked me for directions.
Summary
- Use は to mark the person/thing receiving the action as the topic
- Use に to mark the person/agent performing the action
- Verb must be in passive (られた/られます) form to show the action is received