07 Feb
JLPT N5 Pattern: Chapter 1 Minano Nihango Pattern Explain
This pattern is a fundamental structure in Japanese used to express someone's age. Understanding how to construct and interpret sentences using this pattern is crucial for effective communication in Japanese.
1. ～ は ～ です (～ wa ~ desu)
- This pattern is used to state a fact or describe something. For example:
"I am a student." (Watashi wa gakusei desu.)
2. ～ は ～ ではありません (～ wa ~ dewa arimasen) - This pattern is used to negate a statement or describe something as not being something else. For example: "I am not a teacher." (Watashi wa sensei dewa arimasen.)
3. ～ は ～ ですか (～ wa ~ desu ka) - This pattern is used to form a question asking about something. It is often answered with "yes" or "no." "Are you a student?" (Anata wa gakusei desu ka?) "Yes, I am." (Hai, watashi desu.) / "No, I'm not." (Iie, watashi dewa arimasen.)
4. ～ は ～ の Ｎ です (～ wa ~ no N desu) - This pattern is used to indicate possession or affiliation. For example: "This is Mary's book." (Kore wa Mary no hon desu.)
5. あの 人はだれですか (Ano hito wa dare desu ka) - This pattern is used to ask about the identity of someone. For example: "Who is that person?" (Ano hito wa dare desu ka?)
6. ～ も ～ です (～ mo ~ desu) - This pattern is used to indicate that something or someone is also the same as something else. For example: "I am also a student." (Watashi mo gakusei desu.)
7. ～ は ～ 歳です (～ wa ~ sai desu) - This pattern is used to state someone's age. For example: "She is 20 years old." (Kanojo wa hatachi desu.)
These patterns are foundational in Japanese grammar and are essential for beginners to understand and use effectively.
2. ～ は ～ ではありません (～ wa ~ dewa arimasen) - This pattern is used to negate a statement or describe something as not being something else. For example: "I am not a teacher." (Watashi wa sensei dewa arimasen.)
3. ～ は ～ ですか (～ wa ~ desu ka) - This pattern is used to form a question asking about something. It is often answered with "yes" or "no." "Are you a student?" (Anata wa gakusei desu ka?) "Yes, I am." (Hai, watashi desu.) / "No, I'm not." (Iie, watashi dewa arimasen.)
4. ～ は ～ の Ｎ です (～ wa ~ no N desu) - This pattern is used to indicate possession or affiliation. For example: "This is Mary's book." (Kore wa Mary no hon desu.)
5. あの 人はだれですか (Ano hito wa dare desu ka) - This pattern is used to ask about the identity of someone. For example: "Who is that person?" (Ano hito wa dare desu ka?)
6. ～ も ～ です (～ mo ~ desu) - This pattern is used to indicate that something or someone is also the same as something else. For example: "I am also a student." (Watashi mo gakusei desu.)
7. ～ は ～ 歳です (～ wa ~ sai desu) - This pattern is used to state someone's age. For example: "She is 20 years old." (Kanojo wa hatachi desu.)
These patterns are foundational in Japanese grammar and are essential for beginners to understand and use effectively.
