Beginning Japanese Phrases & Lessons, Grammar

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February 23, 2023
Asking questions in Japanese

Beginner Japanese Sentences: Asking Questions

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In Japanese, it is extremely easy to take a simple statement and turn it into a question. 

何(なに)か食(た)べたいです。

I want something to eat.

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Note: the “I” is assumed, but it just as easily could be “you” in the right context.

For example, to make that into a question, just add か

何(なに)か食(た)べたいですか？

Would you like something to eat?

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Notice I didn’t translate this as “Would I like something to eat?” since it is obvious that “you” would be more appropriate. With anything, but especially Japanese, context is critical.

何(なに)か飲(の)みたいです。

I want something to drink.

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何(なに)か飲(の)みたいですか？

Would you like something to drink?

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