List: nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Nouns that can be converted into genitive case using the particle の.
popular noun taking the genitive case particle の adjective (generic) な adjective noun noun (generic) adverb
- constant, persistent, unremitting, ceaseless
- indecisiveness
- usual, normal, everyday, habitual, ordinary
popular JLPT N2 noun noun (generic) noun taking the genitive case particle の adjective (generic)
- backdoor, rear entrance, rear exit
- unauthorized, illicit, illegal
popular rarely used kanji form search-only kanji form JLPT N3 noun noun (generic) noun taking the genitive case particle の adjective (generic) archaic
- rule, regulation
- settlement, conclusion, end, agreement, arrangement
- habit, custom, habitual way
- countenance in front of another person, face
- love relationship between a customer and a prostitute
popular noun noun (generic) noun taking the genitive case particle の adjective (generic)
- bad person, villain, scoundrel, wrongdoer, wicked person
popular search-only kanji form noun noun (generic) noun taking the genitive case particle の adjective (generic)
- a handful (of)
- small amount (of), small number (of)
- trouncing, crushing, putting down (with ease)
popular JLPT N3 noun noun (generic) noun or participle taking the aux. verb する noun taking the genitive case particle の adjective (generic)
- rumour, rumor, report, hearsay, gossip, common talk
popular な adjective adjective (generic) noun taking the genitive case particle の
- old type, old style
popular noun noun (generic) noun taking the genitive case particle の adjective (generic)
- rest, relaxation
popular noun noun (generic) noun taking the genitive case particle の adjective (generic)
- solid (body)
popular JLPT N1 noun noun (generic) noun taking the genitive case particle の adjective (generic)
- social life, social intercourse