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What is the English translation of 'がんばってください'?

  • Be careful
  • Goodbye
  • Hang in there (correct)
  • Thank you

The sentence structure 'N1 wa N2 desu' can be used to indicate a negative response.

False (B)

What does 'きをつけてください' mean?

Be careful, Take care

The particle '___' indicates the topic of the sentence.

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Match the following fictitious companies with their names:

<p>パワーでんき = IMC ブラジルエアー = Air transportation こうべびょういん = Koube Byouin さくらだいがく = Sakura University</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to ask a question in Japanese using the sentence structure?

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The phrase 'watashi wa firipin Jin desu' translates to 'I am Filipino'.

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To indicate a negative statement, use the structure 'N1 wa N2 ___'.

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What is the negative form of the adjective "ookii" (big)?

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The phrase "amari" is used to indicate a very high degree of something.

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What is the negative form of the adjective "samui" (cold) in Japanese?

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The phrase "______ desu ga" connects two clauses, suggesting a contrast or qualification.

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Match the following Japanese phrases with their English translations:

<p>Nihongo wa muzukashikunai desu. = Japanese is not difficult. Totemo atsui desu. = It is very hot. Amari samukunai desu. = It's not very cold. Kono hon wa yasui desu ga furui desu. = This book is cheap but old.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to say "This food is not delicious" in Japanese?

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Which term is used to refer to a place close to the speaker?

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"Dou desu ka" is a phrase that is used to express an opinion or ask for one.

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What is the Japanese word for "but"?

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The term 'ちら' is a polite alternative used to indicate direction.

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What is used for asking 'which' in a polite form?

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The term for a place far from both the speaker and listener is ______.

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Match the following Japanese terms with their meanings:

<p>この = This person その = That person あの = That person (far) これ = This thing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'かさ' (kasa) mean in English?

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'えいご' (eigo) refers to the Japanese language.

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What is the Romaji for 'dictionary'?

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'___' means 'this (thing here)' in Japanese.

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Which of the following means 'ballpoint pen'?

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'あれ' (are) means 'that (thing over there)'.

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What is the meaning of 'テレホンカード' (terehon kaado)?

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'____ (kaban)' refers to a bag or briefcase.

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What is the Romaji for 'watch, clock'?

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What is the meaning of 'どうぞ' (douzo)?

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'ありがとう' (arigatou) means 'Thank you.'

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What does 'ほんのきもちです' (hon no kimochi desu) express?

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The phrase 'どうもありがとございます' translates to _____ very much.

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Which of the following translates to 'I hope for your kind assistance hereafter'?

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Match the following expressions with their meanings:

<p>Kore wa enpitsu desu. = This is a pencil Sore wa kasa desu. = That is an umbrella Are wa jidousha desu. = That is a car Kaban wa dono desu ka? = Which is the bag?</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Kono' is used to refer to something that is far away.

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The structure '_____ wa jidousha desu' confirms what something is.

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What is the opening time of the museum?

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The museum is closed on Sundays.

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The phrase 'どのひにち' means 'which day of the ______?'

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Match the following verbs with their meanings:

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What is the English meaning of 'ともだち'?

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The word 'しんかんせん' refers to a local train.

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What is the Japanese term for 'airport'?

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This week in Japanese is called 'こんしゅう', which translates to the ______ week.

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Which day does 'じゅうよっか' represent?

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The phrase 'どういたしまして' means 'thank you'.

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What is the Japanese word for 'family'?

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'なんがつ' is used to ask 'what ______?'

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What does 'まいしゅう' mean in Japanese?

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The expression 'さようなら' is used for goodbye.

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Flashcards

これ (Kore)

This thing here (near the speaker)

それ (Sore)

That thing there (near you)

あれ (Are)

That thing over there (distant)

この ~ (Kono)

This ~ here

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その ~ (Sono)

That ~ there

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あの ~ (Ano)

That ~ over there

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日本語 (Nihongo)

The Japanese Language

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英語 (Eigo)

The English Language

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そうですか (Soudesuka)

Yes, that's right

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ちがいます (Chigaimasu)

No, that's wrong

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Particle

A word or phrase that adds meaning to a word or sentence. It can indicate things like the subject of a sentence, location, or possession.

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Linking Verb

A verb that acts like the verb 'to be' (am, are, is). It links the subject of the sentence to a description.

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Desu

In Japanese, this means 'is' or 'am'.

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N1 wa N2 desu

A sentence pattern in Japanese that means 'N1 is N2'. N1 and N2 represent nouns.

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N1 wa N2 ja arimasen

A sentence pattern in Japanese that means 'N1 is not N2'. N1 and N2 represent nouns.

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N1 wa N2 desu ka

A question pattern in Japanese that means 'Is N1 N2?' N1 and N2 represent nouns.

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Wa Particle

It indicates that the word before 'wa' is the topic of the sentence. It can be translated as 'As for' or 'Speaking of'.

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N2

The word that comes after 'wa' that describes the subject. It is the information about the subject.

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ここ (Koko)

Indicates the place where the speaker is. It's used for pointing to something close to the speaker.

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そこ (Soko)

Indicates the place where the listener is. It's used for pointing to something close to the listener.

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あそこ (Asoko)

Indicates a place distant from both the speaker and listener. It's used for pointing to something far away.

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ちら (Chira)

The polite way to ask 'Which direction?' and can be used as a polite alternative for 'Koko', 'Soko', and 'Asoko'.

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どこ (Doko)

Used for asking 'where' something is. It's used to inquire about the location of something.

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あのう (anou)

A polite way to show hesitation or uncertainty in Japanese. It literally means 'Well' but is used similarly to 'Um' or 'Well...' in English.

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ほんのきもちです (hon no kimochi desu)

Means 'It's nothing, It's a token of my gratitude' in Japanese. It's commonly used when offering a gift or a gesture of thanks to someone.

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どうぞ (douzo)

A polite phrase used to offer something to someone in Japanese. It literally translates to 'Please' but is used similarly to 'Here you are'.

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どうも (doumo)

A casual expression of thanks in Japanese. It's similar to 'Thanks' or 'Well, thank you' in English.

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ありがとう (arigatou)

The general term for 'Thank You' in Japanese. It's used in various situations.

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どうもありがとうございます (doumo arigatougozaimasu)

A formal expression of thanks in Japanese, meaning 'Thank you very much'.

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これからおせわになります (kore kara osewani narimasu)

A polite phrase in Japanese meaning 'I hope for your kind assistance hereafter'. It's used to express gratitude and a hope for continued support.

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こちらこそよろしく (kochira kousoyoroshiku)

A polite phrase in Japanese meaning 'I am pleased to meet you'.

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Negative Adjective

A negative adjective form in Japanese, created by adding 'kunai' to the end of the positive form.

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～ga～

Used to connect two contrasting ideas or sentences. It means 'but' in English.

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Totemo

An adverb that emphasizes the adjective, meaning 'very' in English.

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Amari

An adverb meaning 'not very'. Used before negative adjectives to indicate a lesser degree of an attribute.

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Dou desu ka

A polite way to ask for an opinion, impression, or thought about something.

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Yokunai

The negative form of the adjective 'ii'(good).

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Special Adjective

A special type of adjective used before nouns.

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Special Negative Adjective

A negative form of the special adjective. It's formed by adding 'ja arimasen' or 'dewa arimasen' after the adjective.

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いきます (Ikimasu)

The word for "go" in Japanese.

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きます (Kimasu)

The word for "come" in Japanese.

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かえります (Kaerimasu)

The word for "go home, return" in Japanese.

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がっこう (Gakkou)

The Japanese word for "school".

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スーパー (Su-pa-)

The Japanese word for "supermarket".

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えき (Eki)

The Japanese word for "station".

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ひこうき (Hikouki)

The Japanese word for "airplane".

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ふね (Fune)

The Japanese word for "ship".

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でんしゃ (Densha)

The Japanese word for "electric train".

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ちかてつ (Chikatetsu)

The Japanese word for "subway, underground".

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しんかんせん (Shinkansen)

The Japanese word for "the bullet train".

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バス (basu)

The Japanese word for "bus".

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タクシー (takushii)

The Japanese word for "taxi".

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じてんしゃ (Jitensha)

The Japanese word for "bicycle".

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あるいて (Aruite)

The Japanese word for "on foot".

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Study Notes

Foreign Language 1 (Lesson 1-6 Summary)

  • Lesson 1 (Dai Ikka) Vocabulary (Kotoba) provides essential Japanese vocabulary and expressions.
  • The vocabulary covers fundamental greetings, introductions, polite speech, and everyday phrases.
  • Formal and informal terms are differentiated.
  • Useful suffixes, such as ~san, ~sama, and ~chan, are included for proper name usage.

Sentence Structure/Grammar Pattern (Lesson 1)

  • N1 wa N2 desu: This structure establishes the topic (N1) and its description or state (N2).
  • N1 wa N2 ja arimasen: (Negative form) The topic N1 is not N2.
  • N1 wa N2 desu ka (Question Form): Asking about the topic N1's description or state.

Sentence Structure/Grammar Pattern (Lesson 2)

  • Demonstrative pronouns (kore, sore, are, kono, sono, ano) are used to specify which nouns are being discussed.
  • Demonstratives show the location or relationship of a noun.

Sentence Structure/Grammar Pattern (Lesson 3)

  • Koko/Soko/Asoko/Kochira/Sochira/Achira: These are place words in Japanese.
  • They specify locations as "here", "there", and "that place over there", with nuances of politeness.
  • This lesson introduces how to talk about location relationships and how items relate to each other.

Sentence Structure/Grammar Pattern (Lesson 4)

  • Time phrases (ima, 3 ji etc): These are used for talking about time, indicating when an action is or was happening.
  • The verbs used with these phrases are also discussed.

Sentence Structure/Grammar Pattern (Lesson 5)

  • N1 no N2: Indicates possession or relationship.
  • For example, "Tsukue no ue (on the desk)" or "Eiga no hon (movie book)."

Sentence Structure/Grammar Pattern (Lesson 6)

  • Demonstratives (Ko, So, A, Do) refer to location or proximity. • For example, "Kono hon (this book)" or "koko (here)."
  • Provides examples of how to use these words.

Vocabulary (Lesson 7)

  • Everyday conversation phrases (greetings, expressing thanks, asking for information)

Vocabulary (Lesson 8)

  • Words relating to transportation and locations such as stations, directions, and places.

Vocabulary (Lesson 9)

  • Daily conversation and common expressions ( greetings, introductions etc) .

Vocabulary (Lesson 10)

  • Basic house structure vocabulary, and expressions used in conversation.

Vocabulary (Lesson 11)

  • Numerical and counting words, used to express quantities..

Vocabulary (Lesson 12)

  • Past tense of nouns and adjectives

Vocabulary (Lesson 13)

  • Expressing opinions and feelings about something (eg., taste, feeling and more).

Vocabulary (Lesson 14)

  • Verbs and expressions related to making requests or asking for permission.

Vocabulary (Lesson 15)

  • Words and expressions related to manners, polite speech, and conversation.

Vocabulary (Lesson 16)

  • Words and expressions related to describing qualities, feelings, and activities.

Vocabulary (Lesson 17)

  • Words and expressions related to asking for help and providing it.

Useful Words and Information (General)

  • Useful words and phrases related to everyday life situations, including expressions of politeness, greetings, and more.

Useful Words and Information (Food)

  • Vocabulary relating to different types of food and drinks.

Useful Words and Information (Occupations)

  • Various job titles and professions

Useful Words and Information (Music, Sports, & Movies)

  • Vocabulary for movies, music, and various sports.

Useful Words and Information (Body and Illness)

  • Words and phrases related to different parts of the body and illnesses.

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