にIn, At, To, For, On

に is a versatile particle marking direction, destination, targets of actions, or places of existence, often translating as 'to,' 'in,' or similar English prepositions. で specifically marks the location where an action occurs. The main distinction is whether the verb describes an action or existence; for example, 東京に住む ('live in Tokyo') emphasizes existence, while 東京で勉強する ('study in Tokyo') highlights where the action happens.

に is a versatile particle marking direction, destination, the target of an action, or the place of existence. It commonly corresponds to English prepositions like 'to' or 'in,' and is frequently used in everyday conversation and writing. にて, however, is highly formal, appearing mainly in written documents or speeches, and is closer in meaning to で (indicating the place of action or means) rather than に (destination or existence).

を marks the direct object, the thing an action is done to (e.g., リンゴを食べた = '[I] ate an apple'). に has multiple functions, including marking the destination of movement or the target of an action. Be aware that grammar patterns can differ between English and Japanese: for example, 'I passed the test' uses 試験に合格する in Japanese, not 試験を合格する.