Penjelasan "NAN JI DESU KA"

Summary

This video script provides an educational guide on Japanese time-related vocabulary and sentence structures. It covers how to express time, both in hours and minutes, along with the necessary rules for forming questions and answers regarding time. The script explains the use of 'Ima' (now) and 'gogo' (PM) for expressing current times, as well as the use of specific words for minutes, such as 'go' for five minutes, 'jupun' for ten minutes, and others for different intervals. It also demonstrates how to ask and answer time-related questions based on context, helping learners navigate both formal and casual uses of time in Japanese.

Takeaways

• 😀 Time vocabulary for hours in Japanese: 1:00 = 'IC', 2:00 = 'DJ', 3:00 = 'Sangji', etc.
• 😀 The word 'Ima' (now) is used to indicate the current time, while 'Gogo' (PM) and 'Gozen' (AM) are used to specify the time of day.
• 😀 To ask the time, use the phrase 'Nanji Desuka?' (What time is it?). The response depends on whether it's AM or PM.
• 😀 When asking for the time in Japanese, the use of 'Ima' in the question will lead to a response starting with 'Ima'. If the question doesn't include 'Ima', the answer should begin with 'Gogo' or 'Gozen'.
• 😀 Vocabulary for minutes: 'gofu' (5 minutes), 'cupu' (10 minutes), 'jupun' (15 minutes), 'nijuugo pun' (25 minutes), etc.
• 😀 To express minutes, the suffix '-pun' or '-bun' is used, depending on the number of minutes (e.g., '5 minutes' is 'gofu', '10 minutes' is 'cupu').
• 😀 The time format in Japanese is structured as 'hour' + 'minutes', such as 'Gogo hachiji jupun desu' (It's 8:10 AM).
• 😀 When expressing time with minutes, the suffix '-pun' is used for minutes that end in 5, and '-pung' is used for minutes ending in 0 (e.g., 10, 20, 30 minutes).
• 😀 For 30 minutes, both 'sang jupun' and 'hang' are acceptable forms to use in Japanese, depending on preference.
• 😀 To ask for both the time and minutes together, the question 'Nanji Desuka?' can be expanded to include specific minute details, like 'Ima nanji desuka?' (What time is it now?).

Q & A

What is the main focus of this video script?

The main focus of the video script is to teach Japanese vocabulary and sentence structures related to telling time, including how to ask and answer questions about time using different formats.

What are the Japanese terms used for hours from 1:00 to 12:00?

The Japanese terms for hours from 1:00 to 12:00 are: 1:00 (ichi-ji), 2:00 (ni-ji), 3:00 (san-ji), 4:00 (yo-ji), 5:00 (go-ji), 6:00 (roku-ji), 7:00 (shichi-ji), 8:00 (hachi-ji), 9:00 (kyu-ji), 10:00 (ju-ji), 11:00 (ju-ichi-ji), and 12:00 (ju-ni-ji).

How do you ask for the time in Japanese?

To ask for the time in Japanese, you can say 'Nanji desu ka?' which means 'What time is it?'

What is the difference between 'Ima nanji desu ka?' and 'Nanji desu ka?' when asking about time?

'Ima nanji desu ka?' specifically asks 'What time is it now?' whereas 'Nanji desu ka?' is a more general question that could refer to any time.

What happens when the question contains the word 'Ima'?

When the question contains 'Ima' (now), the response should also include 'Ima' (e.g., 'Ima go-ji desu' for 'It’s 5 o'clock now').

What is the significance of 'Go Go' or 'Gosen' when talking about time?

'Go Go' or 'Gosen' are used when talking about time in the afternoon or evening, depending on the context. It helps clarify whether the time refers to the morning, afternoon, or evening.

How are minutes expressed in Japanese, especially in increments of five minutes?

Minutes in increments of five are expressed using the following terms: 5 minutes (go-fun), 10 minutes (juppun), 15 minutes (ju-go-fun), 20 minutes (ni-juppun), 25 minutes (ni-ju-go-fun), 30 minutes (san-juppun or san-ju-go-fun), 35 minutes (san-ju-go-fun), 40 minutes (yon-juppun), 45 minutes (yon-ju-go-fun), 50 minutes (go-juppun), and 55 minutes (go-ju-go-fun).

What are the two different ways to say '30 minutes' in Japanese?

The two ways to say '30 minutes' in Japanese are 'san-juppun' and 'san-ju-go-fun'. Both are acceptable.

What should be done if the minutes are expressed with a 5 at the end?

If the minutes end in 5 (e.g., 5, 15, 25, etc.), the suffix 'fun' or 'go-fun' is used depending on the specific number.

How does one ask about specific time like 'What time is it at 7:10' in Japanese?

To ask about a specific time, you can say 'Ima nanji desu ka?' and include the specific time in the question, such as 'Ima nanji desu ka? 7:10 desu ka?' which means 'What time is it now? Is it 7:10?'