3. Recap of previous session
watashi wa “name” desu.
kore/sore/are wa “thing” desu.
kore/sore/are wa nan desu ka.
4. Objectives for this session
Common greetings
– Openings
– Closings
– Politeness
A few common words
Grammar to show possession
Formal introduction of yourself
18. Grammar - possession particle
watashi no namae wa pi-ta- desu. My name is Peter.
私の名前はピーターです
。
Now, let's break that sentence up...
watashi = me
no = possession (’s in English)
namae = name (2 kanji: name + before)
wa = topic marker
pi-ta- = Peter (using katakana sounds)
desu = is/are/am (used at the end of a sentence)
19. Grammar - possession
anata no onamae wa nan desu ka.
What is your name?
あなたのお名前は何ですか。
anata = you
onamae = honorable name
(o before the word shows honour)
20. Formal greeting “sandwich”
hajimemashite - How do you do?
(Said the first time you meet someone)
はじめまして。
blah blah blah – information about yourself.
douzo yoroshiku - Nice to meet you.
どうぞよろしく。
21. Example “sandwich” in ro-maji
hajimemashite.
[watashi wa] pi-ta- desu. [ ] words are
optional
igirisu jin desu.
PCC no shain desu.
22. Example “sandwich” translations
igirisu = English in katakana
jin = person
no = possession (“of” if read backwards)
shain = company worker
(2 kanji: company + member)
23. Example in Japanese script
はじめまして。 (How do you do? )
[ 私は ] ピーターです。 (I am Peter)
イギリス人です。 (I am English)
ピ ・シ ・シの社員です。 (I am a PCC worker)
どうぞよろしく。 (Nice to meet you)
24. Homework
Nothing compulsory
Suggestions
– Work on your personal greeting “sandwich”
– Or make up a character from another country
Check out the Communities of Practice site
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