Easy Japanese

1x1
Where is Haru-san House?
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Learn how to ask about locations. If you want to know where something is, simply put "wa doko desu ka" after its name.

1x2
I'm Tam. I'm a student.
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Introducing yourself is easy. Put "desu" after your name or occupation to explain who you are and what you do.

1x3
I'm from Vietnam.
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Learn how to say where you're from. The formula is the name of the place, followed by "kara kimashita".

1x4
I'm going to study Japanese at a university.
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Talk about your plans. Put "shimasu" after the plan to explain what you are going to do.

1x5
I studied by listening to the radio.
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Explain how you learned Japanese by putting "de" after the method you used. For example, "rajio de", meaning "by listening to the radio".

1x6
Does this train go to Ikebukuro?
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Find out how to ask if public transportation goes to your destination. Use the name of the place plus "ni ikimasu ka".

1x7
Please speak slowly.
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To ask someone to speak slowly, say "yukkuri hanashite kudasai".

1x8
This is my friend, Ayaka-san.
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To introduce someone to someone else, say a word to explain the relationship, followed by "no" and then the person's name and "desu".

1x9
What is this?
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When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask "kore wa nan desu ka."

1x10
How much is this hair dryer?
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To ask the price of something in front of you, say "kono," meaning "this," followed by the item's name and "wa ikura desu ka."

1x11
Do you have any lucky charms?
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If you want to ask if a shop has a certain item, say the item's name and "wa arimasu ka."

1x12
This is a cute amulet, isn't it?
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To express your impression of something, use any adjective that ends with "i," like "kawaii," followed by the name of the object, and "desu ne."

1x13
I want to see the snow.
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To say what you want to do, replace the "masu" ending of a verb with "tai desu." For example, "mimasu" (to see) becomes "mitai desu" (to want to see).

1x14
I want to go to Japan someday.
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A verb with "te mitai desu" means "want to do something that you haven't done before." "Nihon e itte mitai desu" means "I want to go to Japan someday."

1x15
To the monkey hot spring, please.
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To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and "made onegai-shimasu."

1x16
This is a world-famous hot spring.
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Learn the type of adjective that end with "na" and enjoy more ways expressing your impressions of something.

1x17
I've been traveling around Japan.
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To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling).

1x18
It was really fun.
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To express impressions of what you've experienced, drop the final "i" of an adjective that ends with "i," and add "katta desu." "Tanoshii" becomes "tanoshikatta desu."

1x19
I'd like a pair of gloves.
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Tell store clerks what you want by putting "ga hoshiin desu ga" after the name of the item.

1x20
Please don't put wasabi in.
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To ask someone not to put something in your food or drink, say the name of the item, the particle "wa," and finally "irenaide kudasai."

1x21
I'm in the clock tower.
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To explain where you are, say the place name and "ni imasu."

1x22
Let's take a photo.
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Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing "masu" at the end of a verb with "mashoo." "Torimasu" becomes "torimashoo."

1x23
I like this cat.
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To express what you like, say the name of a person, place, or thing and "ga suki desu."

1x24
I can't eat raw eggs.
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If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and "wa taberaremasen."

1x25
My throat hurts.
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To explain a part of your body that ails you, say the part, then the particle "ga," followed by adjectives like "itai," meaning painful, and finally "n desu."

1x26
This Japanese omelet is sweet and delicious.
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Stack adjectives to get more ways to express your impressions. The key is changing the first "i" of "i"-ending adjectives to "kute."

1x27
Which one is the most tasty?
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To ask which one among 3 or more things is the best or the most, say "dore ga ichiban," then an adjective like "oishii" (delicious), and finally, "desu ka."

1x28
May I take photos here?
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When seeking permission to do something, change the end of a verb to "te" style. For example, "toru" (take) becomes "totte." Then add "mo ii desu ka."

1x29
I went to listen to a piano recital.
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To explain why you went somewhere, replace "masu" of a verb, for example, "kikimasu" (to listen) with "ni ikimashita" (went to do something).

1x30
We sang songs and danced together.
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Say you did several things at the same time by using the "tari" form of a verb. "Utattari odottari" means "to sing and dance."

1x31
Why don't we all go together?
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To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say "isshoni" (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, i.e. "ikimasu" to "ikimasen," and finally add "ka."

1x32
How can I get to the Ninja Museum?
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If you want to ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then "made doo ittara ii desu ka."

1x33
How long does it take to get in?
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To ask how long something takes, say "donokurai" (how long and how much), then a verb like "machimasu" (to wait), and finally add "ka."

1x34
I've read it.
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To explain you've done something before, change a verb to past tense, for example, "yomu" (to read) to "yonda" (to have read), then add "koto arimasu."

1x35
I want to go to Owakudani and then eat a black egg.
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Say multiple things you want to do by applying the "te" form to the first verb and the "wish" form, "taidesu," to the second verb.

1x36
From what time to what time can we use the bath?
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To ask when something is open or available, put "wa" after the name of something, then "nan-ji kara nan-ji made desu ka."

1x37
The TV won't turn on...
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To explain that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, then the particle "ga," and the verb in the negative form followed by "n desu ga."

1x38
I prefer outside.
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To say which of 2 options you prefer, say the name of your choice, and "no hoo ga ii desu."

1x39
I lost my wallet.
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To explain that you did something you didn't intend to, use the "te" form of a verb, and add "shite shimaimashita." So, "otosu" (to drop) becomes "otoshite shimaimashita."

1x40
Since it was my first earthquake, I was startled.
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To explain the reason for your action, say the reason followed by the particle "kara," then the action.

1x41
Can we buy tickets?
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To ask someone if you can do something, say the verb to indicate your desired action, followed by "koto ga" and "dekimasu," meaning something is possible. Then add "ka."

1x42
I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san.
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To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by "tsumori desu." So "watasu" (to give) becomes "watasu tsumori desu."

1x43
You look well.
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To express an opinion about what you see, drop the "na" of a "na" ending adjective or the "i" of an "i" ending adjective, then add "soo desu ne."

1x44
I've heard he's giving another recital.
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To tell someone what you heard from someone else, use adjectives or verbs without "masu" or "desu," then add "soo desu."

1x45
Would you check the Japanese in my email?
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To politely ask someone to do something, use a "te" form verb and "moraemasen ka." For example, "chekku-shite moraemasen ka" (would you check?).

1x46
It's small but beautiful.
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Connect 2 opposing adjectives by using "kedo" (but) followed by "desu ne."

1x47
How do you do it?
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To ask how to do something, say "doo yatte," meaning "how," followed with a verb like "suru," (to do), and then "n desuka."

1x48
When I graduate, I want to work in Japan.
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To explain your plan, say a verb in the "ta" form followed by "ra," to indicate the circumstance, and then whatever your plan is.

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