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of preposition

  /ɒv/ , /ɔv/ , /ə/ , /əv/ , /ʌv/
  • Used to link a given class of things with a specific example of that class. [from 12th c.]
  • Links an intransitive verb, or a transitive verb and its subject (especially verbs to do with thinking, feeling, expressing etc.), with its subject-matter; concerning, with regard to. [from 10th c.]
  • Belonging to (someone or something) as something they possess or have as a characteristic; the "possessive genitive". (With abstract nouns, this intersects with the subjective genitive, above under "agency" senses.) [from 13th c.]
  • (archaic, or, literary) Links an adjective with a noun or noun phrase to form a quasi-adverbial qualifier; in respect to, as regards. [from 13th c.]
  • Belonging to, existing in, or taking place in a given location, place or time. Compare "origin" senses, above. [from 9th c.]
, の中の
  • Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase (see also 'Possession' senses below). [from 13th c.]
の前
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  • English: of, OF
  • 日本語: of