Signification
Stating a lack of understanding.
Contexte culturel
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.
Signification
Stating a lack of understanding.
Add Sumimasen
Always say 'Sumimasen' before 'Wakarimasen' to be extra polite.
Teste-toi
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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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercices先生が質問しました。答えが...
You use 'Wakarimasen' to express lack of understanding.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, it is the perfect polite form.
Expressions liées
知りません
contrastI don't know (a fact/person)
わかんない
similarI don't know (casual)