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What is the correct way to express one's name in Japanese during a self-introduction?
What is the correct way to express one's name in Japanese during a self-introduction?
- Watashi no namae wa desu. (correct)
- Namae wa watashi desu.
- Watashi wa namae desu.
- Desu wa namae watashi.
How do you state your age in Japanese?
How do you state your age in Japanese?
- Sai wa [number] desu.
- Desu [number] sai.
- Watashi wa [number] sai.
- [Number] sai desu. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a method to change a name from English to Japanese pronunciation?
Which of the following is NOT a method to change a name from English to Japanese pronunciation?
- Translate based on pronunciation.
- Add a vowel to single consonants.
- Remove all vowels. (correct)
- Change L to R.
Which phrase means 'Pleased to meet you' in Japanese?
Which phrase means 'Pleased to meet you' in Japanese?
What is the Japanese numeral for the number 8?
What is the Japanese numeral for the number 8?
In the Japanese numbering system, what is the correct way to denote the number 23?
In the Japanese numbering system, what is the correct way to denote the number 23?
Which of the following hobbies is expressed as 'dokusho' in Japanese?
Which of the following hobbies is expressed as 'dokusho' in Japanese?
Which of the following prefixes is needed to describe the hobby of playing the piano?
Which of the following prefixes is needed to describe the hobby of playing the piano?
What is the Japanese term for 'sports'?
What is the Japanese term for 'sports'?
When stating your nickname in a self-introduction, which format is correct?
When stating your nickname in a self-introduction, which format is correct?
Which statement accurately describes Japan's economy?
Which statement accurately describes Japan's economy?
What is one major advantage of knowing Japanese in a professional context?
What is one major advantage of knowing Japanese in a professional context?
Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as a leading Japanese company?
Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as a leading Japanese company?
What is the significance of Japanese culture in the global market?
What is the significance of Japanese culture in the global market?
What expression would you use to encourage someone to repeat something in Japanese?
What expression would you use to encourage someone to repeat something in Japanese?
Which phrase indicates readiness to conclude a session in Japanese?
Which phrase indicates readiness to conclude a session in Japanese?
What expression means 'Please sit' in Japanese?
What expression means 'Please sit' in Japanese?
Which of the following is a common phrase used to ask if someone understands?
Which of the following is a common phrase used to ask if someone understands?
Which statement best describes the use of Japanese language on the internet?
Which statement best describes the use of Japanese language on the internet?
What is the Japanese phrase for 'I am thirsty'?
What is the Japanese phrase for 'I am thirsty'?
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Study Notes
Self-Introduction (Jikoshoukai)
- "Hajimemashite" translates to "How do you do? This is our first meeting."
- Common phrases include:
- "Watashi no namae wa ___ desu" (My name is ___)
- "Nikkuneemu wa ___ desu" (My nickname is ___)
- "Kara kimashita" (I came from ___)
- "Sai desu" (I am ___ years old)
- "STI no gakusei desu" (I am a student at STI)
- "Shumi wa ___ desu" (My hobby is ___)
- "Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu" (Pleased to meet you)
Vocabulary
- Gakusei - student
- Sensei/kyoushi - teacher
- Shumi - hobby
- Namae - name
- Desu - am/are/is
Japanese Pronunciation Rules
- Change "L" to "R."
- Add a vowel to single consonants.
- Translate based on pronunciation.
Numerals (Suuji)
- Key numbers in Japanese:
- 1 - ichi
- 2 - ni
- 3 - san
- 4 - yon/shi
- 5 - go
- 6 - roku
- 7 - nana/shichi
- 8 - hachi
- 9 - kyuu/ku
- 10 - juu
- Complex numbers:
- 11 - juuichi (10 + 1)
- 21 - nijuuichi (20 + 1)
- 30 - sanjuu (3 * 10)
- 23 - nijuu san; 37 - sanjuu nana; 89 - hachijuu kyuu
Telling Age
- Format: # + sai
- Examples:
- 16 years old - juuroku sai
- 23 years old - nijuu san sai
Special Readings
- 10 - jussai; 18 - juuhassai; 20 - hatachi; 30 - sanjussai.
Hobbies (Shumi)
- Common hobbies include:
- Terebi - watching television
- Ongaku - listening to music
- Dokusho - reading
- Supotsu - sports
- Ryouri - cooking
- Kompyu-ta - computer
- Eiga - watching movies
- Gita - playing guitar (or piano)
- Kaku koto - writing
Importance of Studying Japanese
- Japan ranks as the 4th largest economy worldwide.
- Leading Japanese companies like Sony, Canon, and Toyota are global leaders in technology and manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Japanese opens business opportunities.
- Japanese is a prevalent language on the internet and cultural exports are increasing.
- Japanese tourists are significant contributors to the international travel industry.
Classroom Expressions
- "Hajimemashou" - Let’s start.
- "Owarimashou" - Let’s end.
- "Mou jikan desu" - It’s already time.
- "Mane o shite kudasai" - Please repeat after me.
- "Nihongo de itte kudasai" - Please say it in Japanese.
- "Wakarimasu ka?" - Do you understand?
- Responses: "Hai, wakarimasu" - Yes, I do; "Iie, wakarimasen" - No, I don’t.
- "Owarimashita ka?" - Are you finished?
- "Mou ichido onegaishimasu" - Once more, please.
Additional Useful Expressions
- "Onaka ga sukimashita" - I am hungry.
- "Onaka ga ippai desu" - I am full.
- "Nodo ga kawakimashita" - I am thirsty.
- "Byouki desu" - I am sick.
- "Nemutai desu" - I am sleepy.
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