Bab 2 Full Version Pola Kalimat - Minna no Nihongo Basic I

Summary

In this video, the instructor discusses key sentence patterns from Chapter 2 of 'Minna no Nihongo'. The lesson focuses on demonstrative words like 'kore' (this), 'sore' (that), and 'are' (that over there), their use in constructing basic sentences, and their variations in questions and negations. The video also covers the 'no' particle for showing ownership and connections between nouns, as well as how to form simple questions using 'desu' and 'desu ka'. The lesson concludes with tips on using demonstrative adjectives like 'kono', 'sono', and 'ano' in various contexts. A comprehensive review for beginners of Japanese sentence structure.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video discusses sentence patterns from chapter 2 of 'Minna no Nihongo' book, focusing on demonstrative words and particles.
• 😀 The sentence structure often starts with a noun followed by the particle 'wa' to mark the subject of the sentence.
• 😀 Demonstrative words like 'Kore wa' (this), 'Sore wa' (that), and 'Are wa' (that over there) help refer to objects in different positions relative to the speaker.
• 😀 In questions, 'nan desu ka' is used to ask 'what is this?' and the answers are simple, either affirming or negating the statement.
• 😀 The use of 'no' is explained as a particle for possession or explanation between two nouns, such as 'Nihongo no jisho' (Japanese dictionary).
• 😀 The phrase 'watashi no' (my) is used to show possession, e.g., 'Kore wa watashi no hon' (This is my book).
• 😀 To form negative sentences, 'ja arimasen' or 'de wa arimasen' is used to negate the statement, e.g., 'Kore wa watashi no jisho ja arimasen' (This is not my dictionary).
• 😀 The use of demonstrative words 'kono,' 'sono,' and 'ano' is explained, noting that 'kono' must be followed by a noun, unlike 'kore' and 'sore' which stand alone.
• 😀 The video emphasizes the importance of correctly using demonstrative words, explaining their context depending on the proximity of the object to the speaker.
• 😀 A practical exercise is included to test sentence formation using demonstrative words, particles, and the concept of ownership.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the lesson in the video?

The main topic of the lesson is Japanese sentence patterns, specifically from Chapter 2 of the book *Minna no Nihongo* Basic 1.

Why was Chapter 2 discussed in this video despite being skipped earlier?

Chapter 2 was discussed because it had been missed in previous videos, and viewers had asked for its discussion after noticing its absence.

What is the structure of the first example sentence, 'Kore wa suku ed'?

The sentence structure begins with a noun, 'Kore' (this), followed by the particle 'wa' to indicate the subject, and then the noun 'suku ed' (table) as the object being discussed.

How is the question 'Kore wa nan desu ka?' formed and what does it mean?

'Kore wa nan desu ka?' means 'What is this?' in English. It uses 'nan' as the question word for 'what' and 'desu ka' as the question-ending phrase.

What does the demonstrative word 'sore' indicate in a sentence?

'Sore' refers to something that is far from the speaker but close to the listener. For example, 'Sore wa gecko desu ka?' means 'Is that a clock?'

How do you form a negative sentence using 'sore wa gecko desu ka'?

To form a negative sentence, you can say 'Sore wa gecko ja arimasen,' which means 'No, this is not a clock.'

What is the purpose of using 'desu' twice in a sentence like 'Sore wa ballpoint pen desu ka?'

'Desu' is used twice to first confirm the subject and then question the identity of the object. It helps form a proper question and emphasizes clarity in identifying the object.

What function does the particle 'no' serve in Japanese grammar?

The particle 'no' is used to indicate possession or to describe one noun in relation to another, such as in 'Nihongo no jisho' meaning 'Japanese dictionary.'

Can you give an example of a sentence using the particle 'no' to show ownership?

Yes, an example would be 'Kore wa watashi no hon desu,' meaning 'This is my book.' The particle 'no' links the owner ('watashi') with the object ('hon').

What is the difference between 'kono,' 'sono,' and 'kore' in terms of demonstrative words?

'Kono' and 'sono' must be attached to a noun, while 'kore' can stand alone. For example, 'Kono hon' means 'this book,' while 'Kore wa hon desu' means 'This is a book.'