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Which of the following Japanese words refers to a place that is distant from both the speaker and the listener?
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?
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?'
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?
If someone asks you 'O-kuni wa dochira desu ka?', how should you respond if you are from Italy?
How would you politely ask a store clerk to show you a necktie?
How would you politely ask a store clerk to show you a necktie?
What is the Japanese word for 'office'?
What is the Japanese word for 'office'?
Which of the following phrases is used to ask 'How much is it?'
Which of the following phrases is used to ask 'How much is it?'
What does 'Shokudou wa asoko desu' mean?
What does 'Shokudou wa asoko desu' mean?
Which of the following is the polite equivalent of 'koko'?
Which of the following is the polite equivalent of 'koko'?
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?
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?
Which of the following is the correct way to say 'This is a classroom'?
Which of the following is the correct way to say 'This is a classroom'?
What is the Japanese word for 'staircase'?
What is the Japanese word for 'staircase'?
If you want to buy wine, which phrase would be appropriate to use at the counter?
If you want to buy wine, which phrase would be appropriate to use at the counter?
What is the meaning of 'Chika ikkai desu'?
What is the meaning of 'Chika ikkai desu'?
Which of the following demonstrative words would you use to refer to something near the listener?
Which of the following demonstrative words would you use to refer to something near the listener?
You're already at the train station and want to confirm if it is indeed Shin-Osaka station. Which question should you ask?
You're already at the train station and want to confirm if it is indeed Shin-Osaka station. Which question should you ask?
Which of the following corresponds to 'ten thousand'?
Which of the following corresponds to 'ten thousand'?
You want to give something to someone. Which phrase is most appropriate?
You want to give something to someone. Which phrase is most appropriate?
What is the Japanese word for "company"?
What is the Japanese word for "company"?
What does 'Sumimasen' mean?
What does 'Sumimasen' mean?
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ここ (koko)
ここ (koko)
Here, this place
そこ (soko)
そこ (soko)
There, that place near you
あそこ (asoko)
あそこ (asoko)
That place over there
どこ (doko)
どこ (doko)
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教室 (kyoushitsu)
教室 (kyoushitsu)
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食堂 (shokudou)
食堂 (shokudou)
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事務所 (jimusho)
事務所 (jimusho)
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会議室 (kaigishitsu)
会議室 (kaigishitsu)
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受付 (uketsuke)
受付 (uketsuke)
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部屋 (heya)
部屋 (heya)
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トイレ(otearai)
トイレ(otearai)
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階段 (kaidan)
階段 (kaidan)
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エレベーター (erebe-ta-)
エレベーター (erebe-ta-)
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エスカレーター (esukare-ta-)
エスカレーター (esukare-ta-)
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[お]国 (o[kuni])
[お]国 (o[kuni])
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会社 (kaisha)
会社 (kaisha)
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うち (uchi)
うち (uchi)
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電話 (denwa)
電話 (denwa)
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靴 (kutsu)
靴 (kutsu)
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ネクタイ (nekutai)
ネクタイ (nekutai)
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