BELAJAR BAHASA JEPANG || ~ GA SUKI DESU || MENYATAKAN KESUKAAN & KETIDAKSUKAAN

Summary

This Japanese language lesson focuses on expressing likes and dislikes, using a variety of vocabulary related to animals, sports, and fruits. The lesson introduces useful phrases such as 'watashi wa usagi ga suki desu' (I like rabbits) and explains how to modify sentences for dislikes, like 'watashi wa usagi ga suki dewa arimasen' (I do not like rabbits). It also provides an opportunity for learners to practice sentence structure and vocabulary, such as words for animals (e.g., usagi for rabbit, inu for dog), fruits (e.g., suika for watermelon, ichigo for strawberry), and sports (e.g., sakka for soccer, bareboru for volleyball).

Takeaways

• 😀 The script teaches how to express likes and dislikes in Japanese using the structure 'watashi wa [something] ga suki desu' for likes and 'watashi wa [something] ga suki dewa arimasen' for dislikes.
• 😀 The Japanese word 'doubutsu' means animals, and the script provides examples of animals like 'usagi' (rabbit), 'inu' (dog), and 'neko' (cat).
• 😀 The word 'saka' refers to soccer, and 'bareboru' refers to volleyball in Japanese.
• 😀 The script also covers vocabulary for different fruits, including 'suika' (watermelon), 'ichigo' (strawberry), and 'banana'.
• 😀 The key sentence structure for expressing a preference is: 'watashi wa [thing] ga suki desu' (I like [thing]).
• 😀 For expressing dislike, the sentence structure changes to 'watashi wa [thing] ga suki dewa arimasen' (I do not like [thing]).
• 😀 The sentence 'watashi wa usagi ga suki desu' means 'I like rabbits' in Japanese.
• 😀 To express that someone doesn't like something, such as 'I don't like rabbits', you replace 'desu' with 'dewa arimasen', making it 'watashi wa usagi ga suki dewa arimasen'.
• 😀 The script demonstrates these structures with examples, such as 'Ayumi wa suika ga suki desu' (Ayumi likes watermelon) and 'Ayumi wa suika ga suki dewa arimasen' (Ayumi does not like watermelon).
• 😀 The video encourages viewers to memorize vocabulary and practice using it in sentences, helping them learn Japanese in a fun and engaging way.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of this video script?

The primary focus of this video script is to teach how to express likes and dislikes in Japanese using simple sentence structures. It includes useful vocabulary related to animals, sports, fruits, and other common items.

What sentence structure is used to express likes in Japanese?

To express likes in Japanese, the sentence structure is 'Watashi wa [thing] ga suki desu' (私は[thing]が好きです), which means 'I like [thing]'.

How do you express dislikes in Japanese using the sentence structure provided?

To express dislikes in Japanese, replace 'desu' with 'dewa arimasen' (ではありません). For example, 'Watashi wa usagi ga suki dewa arimasen' (私はウサギが好きではありません) means 'I do not like rabbits.'

Can you replace 'Watashi wa' with something else? If so, what?

Yes, 'Watashi wa' (私は) can be replaced with a name or another pronoun. For example, 'Ayumi-san wa' (あゆみさんは) can be used instead of 'Watashi wa' to refer to someone named Ayumi.

What is the meaning of 'doubutsu' in Japanese, and how is it relevant to this lesson?

'Doubutsu' (動物) means 'animal' in Japanese. This word is relevant because the video includes animals like 'usagi' (rabbit), 'inu' (dog), and 'neko' (cat) as examples of things you might like or dislike.

What does 'kudamono' refer to, and how can it be used in a sentence?

'Kudamono' (果物) means 'fruit' in Japanese. You can use it in sentences like 'Watashi wa kudamono ga suki desu' (私は果物が好きです), meaning 'I like fruits.'

How does the sentence structure change when expressing dislike instead of like?

When expressing dislike, the word 'desu' is replaced with 'dewa arimasen'. For example, 'Watashi wa usagi ga suki desu' (I like rabbits) becomes 'Watashi wa usagi ga suki dewa arimasen' (I do not like rabbits).

What is the role of 'ga' in the sentence structure?

The particle 'ga' (が) is used to mark the subject of the sentence, which is the thing being liked or disliked. In the sentence 'Watashi wa usagi ga suki desu,' 'usagi' (rabbit) is the subject marked by 'ga'.

Can you give an example of expressing a dislike using a specific fruit?

Yes, for example, if someone does not like watermelon, you would say, 'Watashi wa suika ga suki dewa arimasen' (私はスイカが好きではありません), meaning 'I do not like watermelon.'

What should a learner do after learning the vocabulary in the video?

After learning the vocabulary, the video suggests practicing by making sentences with the words. Learners should try substituting different items or people to create various sentences of likes and dislikes.