The document discusses basic information about the Japanese language including the writing systems of hiragana, katakana, and kanji, as well as the three types of speaking styles. Common expressions used in Japanese schools are also presented.
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Japanese Language
The document discusses basic information about the Japanese language including the writing systems of hiragana, katakana, and kanji, as well as the three types of speaking styles. Common expressions used in Japanese schools are also presented.
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japanese language Desu – present or future
Deshita – past tense
Japanese writing Ja arimasen- present or future 1. hiragana - basic Japanese alphabet Ja arimasen deshita- past tense 2. katakana 3. kanji - Chinese characters, used primarily Ano hito wa dare desu ka? for content words 2136 Who is that person? 4. romaji Kochira koso – same here Gakusei – student 3 types of Japanese way of speaking Aida san mo kouchou desu ka? – is ms. 1. Teineigo – polite form/way Aida also a principal? 2. Sonkeigo – honorific form / way 3. Kenjougo – humble form/ way Sugoi- excellent 20- ni juu Expressions often used in Japanese School 19 – juu kyu/juu ku Ohayou gozaimazu – good morning Konnichiwa – good afternoon/ hello 7 or 9? – shichi desu ka? Kyu desu ka? Konbanwa - good evening Kirei – maganda Minasa, tatte kudasai!! – everyone please stand up
Ichi gatsu – January
Senpai- senior Ku gatsu – September Sensei – teacher/instruction Kouhai – junior Onegaishimasu – please Nan/ nani – what