BELAJAR BAHASA JEPANG || KAZOKU (Part 2)|| KELUARGA

Summary

In this video, the presenter teaches viewers how to describe the number of siblings they have in Japanese, with a focus on family vocabulary. The script introduces specific family terms for both one's own family and others, such as 'ani' for older brother (one's own) and 'otouto' for younger brother. The video also demonstrates sentence structures for stating the number of siblings, including variations for different family members like brothers and sisters. Viewers are guided through practical examples, helping them master the correct usage of terms and numbers in Japanese family-related conversations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Family vocabulary in Japanese differs based on whether you're referring to your own family or someone else's.
• 😀 'Ani' refers to an older brother in your own family, while 'Ponyisan' is used for someone else's older brother.
• 😀 The terms for father ('Chichi' for one's own family, 'Otousama' for others) and mother ('Haha' for one's own family, 'Okaasan' for others) also differ.
• 😀 In Japanese, the word for 'I' or 'me' is 'Watashi', and it can be used when referring to oneself in the family context.
• 😀 The Japanese word for younger brother is 'Otouto', and for younger sister, it's 'Imouto'.
• 😀 You can express the number of siblings you have by using words like 'Hitori' for one and 'Futari' for two.
• 😀 To say 'I have one younger sister', you would use 'Imouto ga Hitori Imasu'.
• 😀 The structure for expressing multiple siblings uses 'ga' (subject marker) followed by the number and 'Imasu' (to have).
• 😀 For example, 'Imouto ga Futari Imasu' means 'I have two younger sisters'.
• 😀 The script also teaches how to combine different family members and their respective numbers, like 'Ani ga Hitori to Imouto ga Futari Imasu' (I have one older brother and two younger sisters).

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The video mainly discusses how to express the number of siblings in Japanese and introduces vocabulary related to family terms.

What is the difference between family terms for your own family and someone else's family in Japanese?

In Japanese, there are different terms for family members depending on whether they are your own family or someone else's. For example, 'Ani' refers to your own older brother, while 'Pony Isang' refers to someone else's older brother.

Can you give an example of how to state the number of siblings in Japanese?

To state the number of siblings, you use the structure: [family member] ga [number] imasu. For example, 'Ani ga hitori imasu' means 'I have one older brother.'

What is the Japanese term for 'older brother' and 'younger brother'?

The term for 'older brother' is 'Ani', and the term for 'younger brother' is 'Ototo'.

What is the term for 'older sister' and 'younger sister' in Japanese?

'Older sister' is 'Ane', and 'younger sister' is 'Imoto' in Japanese.

How do you say 'I have two younger sisters' in Japanese?

'Imouto ga futari imasu' means 'I have two younger sisters.'

How do you express 'I have one older brother and two older sisters' in Japanese?

To express this, you say 'Ani ga hitori to ane ga futari imasu.' This means 'I have one older brother and two older sisters.'

What does the term 'imasu' mean in the context of the sentences?

'Imasu' is a verb used in Japanese to express possession or existence, often translated as 'to have' in this context.

What does the term 'futari' mean, and when is it used?

'Futari' means 'two people' and is used when referring to two family members of the same gender, like two younger sisters ('imouto ga futari imasu').

What is the significance of learning family terms in Japanese?

Learning family terms in Japanese is crucial for effective communication, as it helps in describing family members accurately and respecting cultural nuances in how family relations are expressed.