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| Online Japanese Class for all Intrested. ok we shall start with the basics. LESSON 1: INTRODUCTIONS There are 5 vowels in the Japanese language. They are identical to the English language but they are pronounced differently. A- Pronounced AH I - Pronounced EE U - Pronounced OO E - Pronounced Eh O - Pronounced Oh If you can master these Vowels and the sounds, you will be able to speak Japanese with a better accent than one without mastering it. Here are some basic Words, and phrases Watashi- I (informally used by anyone) Watakushi- I (formally used by anyone) Boku- I Formally used by boys, men only Watashi wa (Name) Desu-- I am (Name) Ka- The japanese question mark (but you dont need to know this too much yet) Desu- Pronounced “Des” Desu- is the polite copula that identifies the time period now, or in other words…is, and is affirmative. Note: Desu is not actually meaning, “IS” Douzo Yoroshiku- Nice to meet you? (Only used in Introducing yourself) Hajimemashite- how do you do? (Only used in introducing yourself) Ohayo-gosai-masu- Hello, Good morning Konnichiwa- Hello, Good afternoon Konbanwa- Hello, Good evening Sayonara- Goodbye Masu- Pronounced “Mas” People may already know this but, this is a lesson for all, and all is not just for one person, all is everyone, and everyone must learn this. This does not mean I will wait forever, because I will not. Feel free to post if you want, question and stuff... There will be One lesson a week |
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