we use sentence like wakatta = ( i got it) you know.. its really
not important to use the abv.. also, the MOST of the abv doesnt
comes tgt with the question. mostly when u introduce yourself to
someone (e.g)
watashi wa 17 sai ijyou desu = ( im 18 yrs old)
let me explain to u clearly also
Tasukete = ( help ) *note* you might feel that **help** (tasukete)
must be put in a sentence to end the question. (e.g)
Tetsudatte kuremasuka = ( can you help me) it doesnt comes with
tasukete.. normally when u ask a question or answer the question u
really do not have to use watashi or atashi .. its really not
important..
P.S sry if i explain uncleary to you, but i hope you understand
what im trying to say. ganbatte..
watashi is the compressed form of watakushi which is not commonly
used. watashi is a former way of saying I.
atashi (I)is for gals only.
boku (I) is for guys only.
omae (you) i think is not commonly used.
kimi (you) is use among people of the same level.
unless your command of the language is very strong it is advisable
to stick to watashi at all times.
i think ore is old use for I.
game senta ni ikou = ( lets go to video arcade)
itsu hima? = ( what time are you free )
okasi = (Sweets)
okasi tabetai = ( want some sweets)
NOTE** if you want to offer someone something , u can add in
...........(food/sweets/things) tabetai = (e.g) want some
coffee..
onaka suita = ( i'm hungry)
nanka tabetai = (i'd like to eat something)
mada tabetenai = ( i havent eaten yet)
tabetai = ( do you want to eat? )
**note** you can ask a friend **tabetai** whether he wants to eat
or if you want to ask whether he/she wants to drink something
:
Nanka nomu = ( do you want to drink something)
Biru = ( BEER )
wain = ( WINE )
Kora = ( cola ) known as "coca cola"
ocha = ( green tea )
kohi = ( coffee )
Chuhai **means** alcoholic drinks based on shochu, a kind of
japanese vodka. they come in at about 5%, in sweet and sour
flavours and are easy to drink.
nodo kawaita = (im thirsty )
*note* when u enter a restaurant, pub or anywhere that sells
*drinks* in JAPAN, you can reply the following as Sofuto dorinku
______
*means* (e.g) Sofuto dorinku kora.. (COLA) ** i'd like a cola
Nihon-no tabemono-no naka-de, dore-ga ichiban suki?
= ( whats is your favourite japanese food )
shokuji dekita / gohan mada = ( is the meal ready ? )
Itadakimas! = ( Grace )
*why??*
Almost every japanese says this before eating, in almost situation.
The closest English equivalent is *grace*, but it has lost its
religious meaning. Dont hesitate to say this before a good meal.
*WHY*? because you MAY EVEN BE COMPLIMENT FOR YOUR GOOD MANNERS.
its very regonize around japan where people say itadakimas before
any meal =)
At home, you welcome guest, you dont have to use yokoso or
irrashimase.
you can just say Kitai ( do you want to come in) more formal.. its
not nercessary to say yokoso..
yokoro is when someone your friend/relatives visits you
(e.g) your friend is from osaka and you live in tokyo. when ur
friend comes to tokyo, you can say to him/her (Yokoso) = welcome to
Tokyo.
Irrashimase is when you enter to a japanese restaurant, the working
staff there will greet you irrashimase = ( welcome in ) a warm
polite gesture. hope you understand.
