What you think:
(I think) turns a flat statement into an opinion and softens it, which Japanese speakers do all the time. This lesson covers giving your opinion, asking for someone else's, and passing on what someone said. Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
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25 everyday words
Each card shows a word, the form with , and a sentence giving or asking for an opinion. Six reuse words from earlier lessons.
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How to use
Put the plain form before . Nouns and な-adjectives need だ. To be polite, change only the end: .
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- Don't forget だ. , not . The same goes for な-adjectives: .
- "I don't think…" Japanese makes the inside negative: ("I think it's not needed"). That sounds more natural than .
- Softening. People add even when they're fairly sure. It makes a statement sound less blunt.
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Four patterns to use today
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Say it in Japanese
Say each one out loud before you reveal the answer. Getting close counts.