Function of に in this phrase? > > > I have my own way of thinking. I knew has some basic usage in: 1. Location of Existence 2. Direction and Destination 3. Destination 4. Result of Change 5. Object of Verb 6. Source 7. Specific Time 8. Notion of Per But I couldn't figure out the use of "" in this sentence. Can the literal translation of the above phrase be: "To me, I have my own way of thinking"?

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The is closest to #1 on your list: Location of existence.

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The indicates the location of existence or the possessor/owner of something.

So your sentence would _literally_ translate to: "In me, my own idea exists." ⇒ "I have my own idea."