BELAJAR BAHASA JEPANG|| TSUKUE NO UE NI ARIMASU || POSISI BENDA || UE, NAKA, SHITA

Summary

In this lesson, the speaker explains how to describe the position of objects in Japanese using the pattern '[Object] wa [Location] ni arimasu'. Key vocabulary is introduced, including words for common objects like 'vase' and 'chair', as well as positional words like 'above', 'inside', and 'below'. The video provides clear examples and teaches how to form both declarative and question sentences about object positions. It also covers how to answer questions about location, emphasizing the use of 'arimasu' for inanimate objects and 'imasu' for living things. The content is beginner-friendly and highly practical for those learning Japanese.

Takeaways

• 😀 In Japanese, to indicate the presence of inanimate objects, we use 'Arimasu', and for living things, we use 'Imasu'.
• 😀 The basic sentence structure for stating the location of an object is [Object] + [Position] + Arimasu.
• 😀 The position words covered include 'ue' (above), 'naka' (inside), and 'shita' (below).
• 😀 Example: To say 'The vase is on the table,' use 'Sukue no ue ni arimasu.'
• 😀 The script introduces useful vocabulary like 'isu' (chair), 'sukue' (table), 'gomi bako' (trash can), and others.
• 😀 When asking about the location of an object, use the structure '[Object] wa doko ni arimasu ka?' (Where is [Object]?).
• 😀 To answer location questions, you can use the sentence structure with 'Arimasu' at the end, e.g., 'Gomi bako wa isu no shita ni arimasu' (The trash can is under the chair).
• 😀 For shorter answers, you can omit the subject, e.g., 'Kabang no naka ni arimasu' (It is in the bag).
• 😀 The script provides various practice examples for learners, such as 'Fudebako wa kabang no naka ni arimasu' (The pencil case is in the bag).
• 😀 The lesson is aimed at helping beginners express and inquire about the locations of objects in everyday contexts.

Q & A

What verb is used to describe the location of inanimate objects in Japanese?

The verb 'arimasu' is used to describe the location of inanimate objects in Japanese.

What verb is used when referring to the location of living beings in Japanese?

'Imasu' is used when referring to the location of living beings in Japanese.

What does the Japanese word 'sukue' mean?

'Sukue' (机) means 'desk' in Japanese.

How do you say 'on top of the desk' in Japanese?

'On top of the desk' is said as 'sukue no ue ni arimasu' (机の上にあります) in Japanese.

What is the meaning of 'gomi bako' in Japanese?

'Gomi bako' (ゴミ箱) means 'trash can' in Japanese.

What are the three common position words used in the lesson, and what do they mean?

The three common position words are: 'ue' (上) meaning 'on top of,' 'naka' (中) meaning 'inside,' and 'shita' (下) meaning 'under.'

How do you say 'The vase is inside the bag' in Japanese?

'The vase is inside the bag' is said as 'kabin wa kaban no naka ni arimasu' (花瓶は鞄の中にあります) in Japanese.

How would you ask where an object is located in Japanese?

To ask where an object is located, you can use the structure: '[Object] wa doko ni arimasuka?' (For example: 'Kabin wa doko ni arimasuka?' meaning 'Where is the vase?')

How do you answer a location question in Japanese, such as 'Where is the pencil case?'

To answer a location question, you can respond using the sentence structure: '[Object] wa [Position] ni arimasu' (For example: 'Fudebako wa kaban no naka ni arimasu' meaning 'The pencil case is inside the bag').

Can you omit parts of the sentence when answering questions in Japanese about locations?

Yes, you can omit parts of the sentence when answering location questions. For example, instead of saying 'Fudebako wa kaban no naka ni arimasu,' you can simply say 'Kaban no naka ni arimasu.'