Directions
Asking the way is easy; understanding the answer is the hard part. This lesson covers the words for where things are, and the chain of て-forms people give directions in. One phrase, 〜たいんですが, uses 〜たい from Everyday Japanese 3. Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
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24 words for finding the way
Each card shows a word, the form used and a sentence you'd say or hear when asking the way. Cards marked "heard" are typical answers. Nine reuse words from earlier lessons.
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Where things are
Most of these go after a noun with の: (in front of the station), (next to the bank).
| Word | Meaning | Example |
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- Listen for the end. Directions finish with where it is: , . If you catch only one thing, catch that.
- Ask for a landmark. ? People will name a shop or a building you can look out for.
- Exits have numbers. Big stations number their exits (A3, B1). Ask ? and follow the exit signs.
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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.