What is the difference between nai form and desu ne?
For example, "to write", "to eat", "to come", "to study". nai-form is used in present-negative sentences for Plain-form. For example, "don't write", "don't eat", "don't come", "don't study". One may also ask, how do you use desu ne? (sou desu ne)is used when agreeing with a statement.
How do you use desu ne in a sentence?
One may also ask, how do you use desu ne? (sou desu ne)is used when agreeing with a statement. If you add the particle? (yo) to the end of the sentence, it becomes ?????? (sou desu yo) – “Yes, I agree.”
What is the difference between “tabenai desu” and ～ない?
The verbal suffix ～ない is the semantic equivalent of the verbal suffix ～ません, but ～ない is the plain form, while ～ません is the polite equivalent. We can add ～です to plain form verbs to make them polite… or at least that’s what your textbook should’ve told you. Most simply: tabenai desu. means the same thing as tabemasen.
What is the difference between Ikanai desu and ikimasen?
Most simply: tabenai desu. means the same thing as tabemasen. ikanai desu. means the same thing as ikimasen. Now is when I start splitting hairs. Please make sure you’re comfortable with the explanation so far before continuing. We use the polite form to be, well, polite.
Is Nai desu polite?
ない (NAI) is the informal version of ありません (ARIMASEN) like you said. But if you add です (DESU) after ない (NAI), it changes to a polite version. So ないです and ありません are both polite and you can use either one when you talk to your boss or someone older than you.
How do you use ja nai desu?
The degree of formality goes like this: じゃありません (ja arimasen) じゃないです (ja nai desu) じゃない (ja nai) So, for example, you can say: Kohi wa suki ja arimasen (talking to your boss) Kohi wa suki ja nai desu (talking to a stranger) Kohi wa suki ja nai (talking to your friend) Hope that helps!
Is Janai desu correct?
Technically, “janai desu” is incorrect grammar.
What is the difference between NAI and Masen?
Therefore, to answer your original question, masu-form is used in present-affirmative sentences for Polite-form. For example, "to write", "to eat", "to come", "to study". nai-form is used in present-negative sentences for Plain-form. For example, "don't write", "don't eat", "don't come", "don't study".
What desu ka means?
nani desu ka – 何ですか (なにですか) : a polite expression meaning 'what? ' in Japanese.
What is de wa Arimasen?
The interrogative in Japanese is easy. Put "ka" at the end of a sentence and it becomes a question. The negative form of "desu" is "dewa arimasen." Kore wa hon desu ka. (As for this,) is it a book?
What is ja ne in Japanese?
For the most part, a lot of young people will simply use the English “Bye bye” – though what's funny is that many Japanese children now think this is a Japanese phrase! Other casual expressions that are similar to “See ya!” are “じゃ (Ja)” “じゃぁね (Jaa ne)” and “またね (Mata ne)”.
What is Dekinai?
"Dekinai" ("Japanese: できない"; "English: I Can't") is Olivia Lufkin's 5th solo single released on July 26, 2000. There were two promotional versions of this single released: a cd version and a vinyl version. The vinyl record version contains one extra remix of "Pass me the sugar" in place of "Escape the Flames".
What does Watashi wa?
"Watashi wa" (私は) in Japanese means "I am".
How do you use NAI in Japanese?
You first change KI to KA, and add NAI. So, the NAI form of IKIMASU is IKANAI (not to go). But after you drop MASU, if the syllable just before MASU is the vowel "I" and it is not attached to a consonant, you change "I" to WA, and add NAI.
Is Arimasen polite?
Yes arimasu is the polite form of "aru" or "to be/exist" for inanimate objects. Arimasen is the negative polite form form. Dont mix this up with the negative form of "desu" which is "dewa arimasen or ja arimasen."
How do you form casual in Japanese?
In formal conversations, you will usually find yourself using “です” and the “ます”-form of verbs, such as “あります”. But in casual conversations, you can use the dictionary form of a verb plus a sentence ending particle, such as “んだ”. That way “あります” becomes “ある” (dictionary form) and then “あるんだ” if you add the particle.
Tabeleta Active Member
Nai wa is Na wa, you don't try to translate such holy words brought to us by Kumoko-sama. You just use it when shit happens and you want to run away.
ultrafunfun Well-Known Member
Nai wa is Na wa, you don't try to translate such holy words brought to us by Kumoko-sama. You just use it when shit happens and you want to run away.
What does "tondemonai" mean?
Hi Mike, yes you are right that there are many meanings for the word とんでもない (tondemonai). Basically it has the following meanings: 1. Unexpected. 議論は次第にとんでもない方向に進んでいった。. Meaning: The discussion has gradually gone into an unexpected direction. 2. Outrageous, Ridiculous, Terrible. Meaning: An outrageous price.
Is Tondemonai an adjective?
Points to note when using it. There is one more point to take note that tondemonai is an i-adjective, not a verb . I think even some native Japanese used it wrongly thinking that it is a verb and say とんでもありません (tondemo arimasen) or とんでもございません (tondemo gozaimasen) in order to make it sounds more polite.
Is "tondemonai" a word?
とんでもない (tondemonai) is one word by itself, just like つまらない (tsumaranai - boring) and あぶない (abunai - dangerous). You cannot say つまらありません (tsumara arimasen) or あぶございません (abu gozaimasen). There are no such Japanese words.
