Japanese Phrases Flashcards
What is the use of “Wa” in a sentence? Such as in “Watashi wa Kurt desu”.
Used to denote the subject of the phrase.
The sentence translates into “I’m Kurt”.
What is the “Wa-Desu” Structure?
A very simple sentence structure which basically means [Noun A] is [Noun B].
Kore
Means “This”.
What purpose does adding “-jin” serve?
Adding “-jin” is used to denote one’s nationality.
What does “Desu” represent?
This term equates to “is/are/am”.
Chizu
“Kore wa chizu desu”
Map
“This is a map.”
Janai desu
The negative form of desu.
Definition of “are”.
“Are wa kuruma desu”
Are means “that”
“That is a car.”
“Are wa nihon no kuruma desu.”
That is a Japanese car.
Kore
Indicates a thing or things near the speaker.
Sore
Indicates a thing or things near the listener.
Are
Indicates a thing or things far from both, speaker or listener.
The use of “Ka” when used in a sentence.
“Are wa gakoo desu ka?”
When added to the end of a sentence it makes the sentence into a question.
“Is that a school?”
“Ee. Are wa gakkoo desu.”
Yes. It is a school.
“Kore wa Nihon no biiru desu ka?”
Is this Japanese beer?
