JP Grammar Part 6

Question 1

This particle is used to indicate the direct object of a transitive verb

Answer 1

を
Ex: I drink juice. = Jūsu o nomimasu
Noun (O) Transitive Verb

Question 2

Since Nan and Nani both mean what, when is Nan used?

Answer 2

1. When it precedes a word whose first mora is either in
   the ta, da, or na-row.
   (When the word after it is the T, D, N letter group)
   Ex:
   What is this? = Kore wa nan desu ka
   What is the book about? = Nan no hon desu ka.
2. When it is followed by a counter suffix or the like
   Ex: Nansai, Nangai, Nanpun, Nanji, etc.

Question 3

Apart from indicating means of transportation, what does the Particle De do?

Answer 3

Indicates where an action occurs
Ex:
I buy the newspaper at the station.
Eki de Shinbun o kaimasu

Question 4

This expression is used when a speaker is positively inviting
the listener to do something with the speaker. It is also
used when responding positively to an invitation.

Answer 4

Verb + Mashou
Ex:
Let’s have a break.
Chotto yasumimashou

Question 5

When you want to invite someone to do something,
this expression is used.

Answer 5

Verb + Masen ka
Ex: Won’t you come to Kyoto with us?
Issho ni Kyouto e ikimasen ka.