Lesson 8: Position

We will learn about preposition in Japanese.

We learn only 4 position which is the basic one.

1. うえ Ue = Above
2. なか  Naka = Inside/In
3. した Shita = Under
4. よこ Yoko = Beside/ Close to

If you want to ask where is the object.

ネコは　どこですか？
Neko wa doko desuka ?
Where is the cat ?

はこの　うえに　おねがいします。
Hako no ue ni onegaishimasu.
The cat is above the box.

Next, we learn how to greet people in your guest home.

First, when you enter your friend’s home.

You: ごめんください。Gomenkudasai. It means. Sorry for disturbing.

Friend: いらっしゃい、どおぞ　上がってください。Irasshai. Doozo agatte kudasai. It means Welcome. Please come in.

Next, when she gives you some drink.

Friend: おちゃ、どおぞ。Ocha, doozo. Please have a tea.

You: いただきます、おいしいですね。Itadakimasu. Oishii desu ne. It’s really delicious.

After that, when you want to use their toilet.

You: トイレは　どこですか。Toirewa doko desuka. Where is the Toilet?

Friend: あ、こちらへ　どおぞ。A, kochira e doozo. Oh here please use it. 

Last, when you want to leave the house.

You: そろそろ、しつれいします。Sorosoro Shitsureishimasu. I think it is the time to leave.

でわ、おじゃましました ,さよなら。Dewa O jamashimashita, sayonara. See you again later. Goodbye.