A1 Expression ニュートラル

Duduk di sini

Sit here

意味

Directing someone to a seat

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文化的背景

In Javanese culture, sitting lower than an elder is a sign of respect. If an elder is 'duduk di sini' on a chair, a younger person might choose to sit on a lower stool or the floor. In the fast-paced capital, 'Duduk sini' is often used in 'Warungs' to invite strangers to share a table, reflecting the city's crowded but communal nature. Hospitality is paramount. You will hear 'Duduk di sini' accompanied by a 'Suksma' (thank you in Balinese) or 'Matur Suksma' as you are welcomed into a family compound. The 'Lapau' (coffee shop) culture in West Sumatra is where men gather to discuss everything. 'Duduk di sini' is the entry ticket to a long night of political and social debate.

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Use your hands

Always pat the seat or point clearly when saying this. It's more natural in Indonesian culture.

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The 'k' sound

Don't pronounce the 'k' in 'duduk' too hard. It should be a soft stop in the back of your throat.

意味

Directing someone to a seat

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Use your hands

Always pat the seat or point clearly when saying this. It's more natural in Indonesian culture.

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The 'k' sound

Don't pronounce the 'k' in 'duduk' too hard. It should be a soft stop in the back of your throat.

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The 'Silakan' Rule

When in doubt, add 'Silakan' at the beginning. You can never be too polite!

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing preposition.

Silakan duduk ___ sini.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: di

We use 'di' for static locations like sitting in a spot.

Which phrase is the most polite to use with a teacher?

You want your teacher to sit down.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Silakan duduk di sini.

'Silakan' adds the necessary 'please' for formal situations.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Permisi, apa saya boleh duduk di sini? B: Oh, iya. ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Silakan duduk di sini

This is the most natural and friendly response to someone asking for a seat.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are patting a seat next to you for a close friend.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Sini duduk

'Sini duduk' is a very common, friendly way to invite a friend to sit next to you.

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Formality Levels

Formal
Silakan duduk di sini Please sit here
Informal
Sini duduk Sit here

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing preposition. Fill Blank A1

Silakan duduk ___ sini.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: di

We use 'di' for static locations like sitting in a spot.

Which phrase is the most polite to use with a teacher? Choose A1

You want your teacher to sit down.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Silakan duduk di sini.

'Silakan' adds the necessary 'please' for formal situations.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Permisi, apa saya boleh duduk di sini? B: Oh, iya. ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Silakan duduk di sini

This is the most natural and friendly response to someone asking for a seat.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You are patting a seat next to you for a close friend.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Sini duduk

'Sini duduk' is a very common, friendly way to invite a friend to sit next to you.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, but it sounds like a command to a dog or a child. Adding 'di sini' makes it a direction/invitation.

In formal writing, no. In daily conversation in Jakarta, yes, it's very common.

Use 'Duduk di sana' for far away or 'Duduk di situ' for medium distance.

Yes, and then you should offer your seat by saying 'Silakan duduk di sini, Pak/Bu'.

Say 'Boleh saya duduk di sini?'

The root is the same, but for living, we use 'tinggal'. 'Penduduk' means 'resident'.

It's the tradition of sitting on the floor. If someone says 'duduk di sini' and points to a mat, they are inviting you to sit lesehan.

Yes, 'Duduk!' is the standard command for a dog.

The double word means 'relaxing' or 'chilling out'.

In some parts of Indonesia (like Java), it's more polite to point with your thumb or your whole hand.

関連フレーズ

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Silakan duduk

formal form

Please sit down

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Duduk-duduk

similar

To lounge or hang out

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Tempat duduk

builds on

A seat / place to sit

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Sini

specialized form

Here / Come here

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Berdiri

contrast

To stand

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