grammar Flashcards

1
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ka

A

changes a statement to a question

at the end of a sentence

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2
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Nani

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nani can stand alone meaning “what?”

man cannot, always used with other words like “desu” - “nan desu ka” what is it?

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3
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-san

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considered rude not to use when talking to or about somebody you’re not close to or somebody older or above in status

NEVER USE WHEN REFERRING TO SELF OR OWN FAMILY

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4
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desu

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Used to make a simple statement.

can mean “it is”, “this is”, “they are” “these are” “I am” “you are” “he is” “she is” “we are”

always placed at end of a sentence

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