Topic N5
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Japanese Learning
N5Grammar
Lesson 1: Self Introduction
Learn how to introduce your name, occupation, and nationality. In this lesson, we will study nouns, particles wa, mo, no, and how to ask for age.
Meaning
N1 is N2 / N1 is not N2
✏️ Structure
N1 は N2 です
N1 は N2 じゃありません
💡 Usage
です (desu): Placed at the end of a noun sentence to express judgment or affirmation. It conveys politeness.
じゃありません (ja arimasen): The negative form of "desu". In formal speech or writing, "dewa arimasen" is used.
📚 Examples
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私はマイク・ミラーです。
Watashi wa Maiku Miraa desu.
I am Mike Miller.
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サントスさんは学生じゃありません。
Santosu-san wa gakusei ja arimasen.
Mr. Santos is not a student.