Bedeutung
Stating a lack of understanding.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Admitting you don't know something is polite. It saves the other person from explaining more than necessary. In business, 'Wakarimasen' can sound too direct. Use '存じ上げません' to show respect.
Add Sumimasen
Always say 'Sumimasen' before 'Wakarimasen' to be extra polite.
Bedeutung
Stating a lack of understanding.
Add Sumimasen
Always say 'Sumimasen' before 'Wakarimasen' to be extra polite.
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Which phrase should you use if you don't understand the teacher?
先生が質問しました。答えが...
You use 'Wakarimasen' to express lack of understanding.
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You use 'Wakarimasen' to express lack of understanding.
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1 FragenYes, it is the perfect polite form.
Verwandte Redewendungen
知りません
contrastI don't know (a fact/person)
わかんない
similarI don't know (casual)