Bedeutung
To pose an inquiry to an instructor.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Japanese schools, students often wait until the end of the lesson to ask questions to avoid interrupting the teacher's flow and bothering classmates. This is a sign of respect for the group's time. When asking a question, it is polite to start with 'Sumimasen' (Excuse me) and end with 'Arigatou gozaimasu' (Thank you), even if the question was simple. In online settings like Zoom, Japanese students are more likely to use the chat function to ask questions rather than speaking up, as it feels less intrusive. In non-academic settings like a dojo or a traditional craft workshop, 'Sensei' is still the title used, and 'shitsumon suru' remains the standard way to seek guidance.
The 'Sumimasen' Opener
Always start with 'Sumimasen' before asking. It makes you sound much more natural and polite.
Particle 'Ni' is Key
Never use 'wo' for the teacher. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Bedeutung
To pose an inquiry to an instructor.
The 'Sumimasen' Opener
Always start with 'Sumimasen' before asking. It makes you sound much more natural and polite.
Particle 'Ni' is Key
Never use 'wo' for the teacher. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Use 'Arimasu' for Nouns
If you forget the verb 'suru', you can just say 'Shitsumon ga arimasu' (I have a question). It's equally common.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing particle.
{先生|せんせい}_____{質問|しつもん}します。
The particle 'ni' is used to indicate the person you are asking.
Which sentence means 'I want to ask the teacher a question'?
Choose the correct form:
'-tai desu' is the form used to express desire.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Student: すみません、{先生|せんせい}に________________？ Teacher: はい、いいですよ。
'...te mo ii desu ka' is the standard way to ask for permission.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are reporting to your friend that you asked the teacher a question yesterday.
The past tense 'shita' is used for reporting completed actions.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben{先生|せんせい}_____{質問|しつもん}します。
The particle 'ni' is used to indicate the person you are asking.
Choose the correct form:
'-tai desu' is the form used to express desire.
Student: すみません、{先生|せんせい}に________________？ Teacher: はい、いいですよ。
'...te mo ii desu ka' is the standard way to ask for permission.
You are reporting to your friend that you asked the teacher a question yesterday.
The past tense 'shita' is used for reporting completed actions.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes, but it's better to use 'shitsumon ga arimasu' or 'o-kiki shitai koto ga arimasu'. 'Sensei' is only for teachers.
No, it's perfectly fine. However, 'kiku' is more common in very casual settings.
質問 (shitsumon) is the act of asking. 疑問 (gimon) is the feeling of doubt or the question itself in your mind.
You can say '{たくさん|沢山}の{質問|しつもん}があります' or '{先生|せんせい}にたくさん{質問|しつもん}します'.
It depends on the teacher, but generally, waiting for a break or the end of class is safer in Japan.
Verwandte Redewendungen
{先生|せんせい}に{聞|き}く
similarTo ask the teacher (more casual).
{先生|せんせい}に{相談|そうだん}する
builds onTo consult with the teacher.
{先生|せんせい}に{教|おし}えてもらう
similarTo have the teacher teach you.
{先生|せんせい}に{尋|たず}ねる
specialized formTo inquire of the teacher.
