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What is the English translation of 'O-namae wa?'
What is the English translation of 'O-namae wa?'
- Please tell me your address.
- May I have your name? (correct)
- What is your profession?
- Excuse me, but I need your help.
Which phrase is used when introducing someone formally?
Which phrase is used when introducing someone formally?
- Nihon shusshin desu.
- Kochira wa -san desu. (correct)
- Shitsurei desu ga.
- Doitsu desu.
What does 'shitsurei desu ga' imply in a conversation?
What does 'shitsurei desu ga' imply in a conversation?
- Please forgive my intrusion.
- I am happy to meet you.
- Excuse me, but I have a question. (correct)
- I am asking for your name.
Which of the following countries is represented by 'Kankoku'?
Which of the following countries is represented by 'Kankoku'?
What is the correct response to 'Anata wa Maiku Mira-san desu ka?' if one is indeed Mike Miller?
What is the correct response to 'Anata wa Maiku Mira-san desu ka?' if one is indeed Mike Miller?
Which translation is correct for the phrase 'Mira-san wa kaishain desu ka?'?
Which translation is correct for the phrase 'Mira-san wa kaishain desu ka?'?
What does 'gakusei ja arimasen' mean?
What does 'gakusei ja arimasen' mean?
Who can be referred to by the phrase 'anokata wa donata desu ka'?
Who can be referred to by the phrase 'anokata wa donata desu ka'?
What does the particle 'wa' indicate in a sentence?
What does the particle 'wa' indicate in a sentence?
How does 'desu' function in a sentence?
How does 'desu' function in a sentence?
Which phrase is the negative form of 'desu'?
Which phrase is the negative form of 'desu'?
What is the purpose of the particle 'ka' in a question?
What is the purpose of the particle 'ka' in a question?
In the question 'Mirā-san wa Amerika-jin desu ka,' what would 'hai' indicate in the response?
In the question 'Mirā-san wa Amerika-jin desu ka,' what would 'hai' indicate in the response?
What does the structure 'N1 no N2' signify?
What does the structure 'N1 no N2' signify?
Which of the following is an example of using 'mo' correctly?
Which of the following is an example of using 'mo' correctly?
What is the proper response to the question 'Ano kata wa donata desu ka?'
What is the proper response to the question 'Ano kata wa donata desu ka?'
What is the purpose of adding -san to a name?
What is the purpose of adding -san to a name?
Which of the following terms is used instead of -san for small children's names?
Which of the following terms is used instead of -san for small children's names?
How is 'Are you a student, Mr. Miller?' translated into Japanese?
How is 'Are you a student, Mr. Miller?' translated into Japanese?
What does the word 'kono' refer to?
What does the word 'kono' refer to?
When should one be cautious about using 'anata'?
When should one be cautious about using 'anata'?
Which object is referred to as 'kaban'?
Which object is referred to as 'kaban'?
Which item translates to 'camera' in Japanese?
Which item translates to 'camera' in Japanese?
What is the meaning of the term 'Eigo'?
What is the meaning of the term 'Eigo'?
What does the term 'shūkan' refer to in context to magazines?
What does the term 'shūkan' refer to in context to magazines?
Which of these is NOT one of the ways to indicate location in Japanese?
Which of these is NOT one of the ways to indicate location in Japanese?
What does 'Dōzo' mean when offering something?
What does 'Dōzo' mean when offering something?
Which phrase would you use to express gratitude in advance for someone's kindness?
Which phrase would you use to express gratitude in advance for someone's kindness?
What does 'Chigaimasu' mean?
What does 'Chigaimasu' mean?
What is the correct way to ask if something is a ballpoint pen?
What is the correct way to ask if something is a ballpoint pen?
In the provided conversation, how does Santos introduce himself?
In the provided conversation, how does Santos introduce himself?
What does 'Kore wa meishi desu' mean?
What does 'Kore wa meishi desu' mean?
Which response means 'I see' in Japanese?
Which response means 'I see' in Japanese?
What does 'Watashi no desu' mean?
What does 'Watashi no desu' mean?
What is the appropriate response if someone asks if something is not true?
What is the appropriate response if someone asks if something is not true?
When posed with a choice question, how should one respond?
When posed with a choice question, how should one respond?
In the sentence 'Kore wa watashi no hon desu', what does 'no' indicate?
In the sentence 'Kore wa watashi no hon desu', what does 'no' indicate?
What does the prefix 'o-' imply when attached to a word?
What does the prefix 'o-' imply when attached to a word?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'Sō desu ka' in a conversation?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'Sō desu ka' in a conversation?
In the phrase 'Kono kaban wa anata no desu ka', what does 'anata no' refer to?
In the phrase 'Kono kaban wa anata no desu ka', what does 'anata no' refer to?
What does the term 'kaban' mean in this context?
What does the term 'kaban' mean in this context?
When using 'no' to substitute for a previously mentioned noun, what can it NOT replace?
When using 'no' to substitute for a previously mentioned noun, what can it NOT replace?
Flashcards
'O-namae wa?' Translation
'O-namae wa?' Translation
May I have your name?
Introducing someone (formal)
Introducing someone (formal)
'This is Mr./Ms. [Name].'
'Shitsurei desu ga' Meaning
'Shitsurei desu ga' Meaning
'Excuse me, but...'
Country represented by 'Kankoku'
Country represented by 'Kankoku'
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Response to 'Anata wa Maiku Mira-san desu ka?' (if you are Mike Miller)
Response to 'Anata wa Maiku Mira-san desu ka?' (if you are Mike Miller)
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'Mira-san wa kaishain desu ka?' Translation
'Mira-san wa kaishain desu ka?' Translation
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'Gakusei ja arimasen' Meaning
'Gakusei ja arimasen' Meaning
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'Anokata wa donata desu ka' use case
'Anokata wa donata desu ka' use case
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Function of particle 'wa'
Function of particle 'wa'
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Function of 'desu'
Function of 'desu'
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Negative form of 'desu'
Negative form of 'desu'
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Purpose of particle 'ka'
Purpose of particle 'ka'
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Response to 'Mirā-san wa Amerika-jin desu ka' with 'hai'
Response to 'Mirā-san wa Amerika-jin desu ka' with 'hai'
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'N1 no N2' structure
'N1 no N2' structure
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Correct Usage of 'mo'
Correct Usage of 'mo'
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Proper response to 'Ano kata wa donata desu ka?'
Proper response to 'Ano kata wa donata desu ka?'
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Purpose of adding -san to a name
Purpose of adding -san to a name
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Term for small children's names
Term for small children's names
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'Are you a student, Mr. Miller?' in Japanese
'Are you a student, Mr. Miller?' in Japanese
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Meaning of 'kono'
Meaning of 'kono'
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Caution with 'anata'
Caution with 'anata'
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Object referred to as 'kaban'
Object referred to as 'kaban'
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'Camera' in Japanese
'Camera' in Japanese
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Meaning of 'Eigo'
Meaning of 'Eigo'
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Meaning of 'shūkan' in context to magazines
Meaning of 'shūkan' in context to magazines
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Not a location indicator
Not a location indicator
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Meaning of 'Dōzo'
Meaning of 'Dōzo'
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Expressing gratitude
Expressing gratitude
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Meaning of 'Chigaimasu'
Meaning of 'Chigaimasu'
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Meaning of 'Kore wa meishi desu'
Meaning of 'Kore wa meishi desu'
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Study Notes
Particles
- Wa: Indicates the topic of the sentence.
- Desu: Indicates judgment or assertion and politeness.
- Ja/Dewa arimasen: Negative form of "desu" and indicates that the statement is not true.
- Ka: Used to express uncertainty, doubt and form questions.
- Mo: Indicates something also applies that was stated in a previous statement.
- No: Connects two nouns, where the first noun modifies the second noun. It can also indicate possession or explain the topic of the second noun.
- No (as a replacement) Used in place of a noun that has already been mentioned, specifically for things, not people.
Questions
- Questions formed by adding ka to a statement.
- Questions with interrogatives replace the part of the sentence that states what the speaker wants to ask about.
- ～ ka, ～ ka questions ask the listener to choose between two or more options.
Other Vocabulary & Grammar
- -san: Added to a person's name to show respect.
- Anata: Used to address someone you are familiar with, like a spouse or close friend. Can be impolite otherwise.
- O-: Attached to words to indicate politeness.
- Sō desu ka: Used to acknowledge new information provided by the speaker.
- Chigaimasu: Used to disagree with a statement and provide the correct answer.
- -go: Attached to the word for a language, for example: 日本語 (Nihongo - Japanese language).
Other Key Notes
- Sentence patterns are used to demonstrate how grammar is applied to create simple sentences.
- The examples include a conversation between Ichiro Yamada and Jose Santos.
- The text reinforces the use of politeness when speaking Japanese.
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