Japanese Words and Meanings

Asking

Asking

Asking broad general questions, then using body language to tell people the rest is a really fun way to get by in a country where you don't speak the language!

どうした？ (doushita?) = What Happened? Then again, you probably won't understand what the person responds with, but it's always nice to ask.

どうして？ (doushite?) = Why? You never know...

なに？ (nani) = What? Unbelievable!

時間 (jikan) = Time. Just ask this with an quizzical tone and people will get the drift.

質問 (shitsumon) = Question. Have a question? Let someone know. Couple this with "eigo! eigo!" and maybe someone who can speak some English will come to answer your shitsumon.

だれ (dare) = Who. Great in case you need to find someone.

いつ (itsu) = When. Pretty important if you're trying to time something