Basic Japanese Phrases

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Which of the following Japanese words refers to a place that is distant from both the speaker and the listener?

  • Koko
  • Soko
  • Asoko (correct)
  • Dochira

You are in a department store and want to ask where the elevator is. Which question is the most polite way to ask?

  • Erebe-ta- wa koko desu ka.
  • Erebe-ta- wa asoko desu ka.
  • Erebe-ta- wa dochira desu ka. (correct)
  • Erebe-ta- wa doko desu ka.

Which of the following words would you use to ask 'Where is the tobacconist?'

  • Tabako wa koko desu ka.
  • Tabako uriba wa doko desu ka. (correct)
  • Tabako wa dochira desu ka.
  • Tabako uriba wa asoko desu ka.

If someone asks you 'O-kuni wa dochira desu ka?', how should you respond if you are from Italy?

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How would you politely ask a store clerk to show you a necktie?

<p>Nekutai wo misete kudasai. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Japanese word for 'office'?

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Which of the following phrases is used to ask 'How much is it?'

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What does 'Shokudou wa asoko desu' mean?

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Which of the following is the polite equivalent of 'koko'?

<p>Kochira (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a department store, you are looking for shoes. Which of the following phrases would you use to ask a staff member where to find them?

<p>Kutsu wa dochira desu ka? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct way to say 'This is a classroom'?

<p>Koko wa kyoushitsu desu. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Japanese word for 'staircase'?

<p>Kaidan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you want to buy wine, which phrase would be appropriate to use at the counter?

<p>Sumimasen, wain wo kudasai. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Chika ikkai desu'?

<p>It is the first basement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following demonstrative words would you use to refer to something near the listener?

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You're already at the train station and want to confirm if it is indeed Shin-Osaka station. Which question should you ask?

<p>Shin-Osaka desu ka. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following corresponds to 'ten thousand'?

<p>Man (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You want to give something to someone. Which phrase is most appropriate?

<p>wo kudasai (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Japanese word for "company"?

<p>Kaisha (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Sumimasen' mean?

<p>Excuse me. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

ここ (koko)

Here, this place

そこ (soko)

There, that place near you

あそこ (asoko)

That place over there

どこ (doko)

Where, what place

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教室 (kyoushitsu)

Classroom

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食堂 (shokudou)

Dining hall, canteen

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事務所 (jimusho)

Office

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会議室 (kaigishitsu)

Conference room, assembly room

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受付 (uketsuke)

Reception desk

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部屋 (heya)

Room

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トイレ(otearai)

Toilet, restroom

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階段 (kaidan)

Staircase

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エレベーター (erebe-ta-)

Elevator, lift

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エスカレーター (esukare-ta-)

Escalator

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[お]国 (o[kuni])

Country

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会社 (kaisha)

Company

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うち (uchi)

House, home

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電話 (denwa)

Telephone, telephone call

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靴 (kutsu)

Shoes

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ネクタイ (nekutai)

Necktie

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