Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of personal pronouns to connect with native speakers confidently.
- Identify the correct pronoun based on social hierarchy.
- Distinguish between exclusive and inclusive 'we'.
- Apply pronouns naturally in daily conversations.
学べること
Basic personal pronouns used in everyday conversation. Learn how to address people based on social distance.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: Select the appropriate pronoun to address yourself, your listener, and third parties.
ヒントとコツ (4)
When in doubt, use Saya.
When in doubt
Keep it simple
The Listener Test
重要な語彙 (6)
Real-World Preview
Meeting a New Friend
Review Summary
- Saya (formal) / Aku (intimate)
- Awak (standard) / Kamu (informal)
- Dia (standard) / Beliau (formal)
- Kita (us all) / Kami (us excluding you)
- Mereka
よくある間違い
Using 'Kamu' with strangers can sound too casual. Use 'Awak' to be polite.
If you are inviting the listener, use 'Kita' (inclusive we).
'Dia' is for one person. Use 'Mereka' for groups.
このチャプターのルール (5)
Next Steps
You are making amazing progress! Keep practicing these pronouns daily to build your confidence.
Write a short bio introducing yourself and your friends.
クイック練習 (10)
___ guru saya.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Third Person: Dia and Beliau
___ (Dia/Beliau) kawan baik saya.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Third Person: Dia and Beliau
Which pronoun do you use for a boss?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: First Person: Saya vs Aku
Find and fix the mistake:
Awak (to a boss): Apa khabar?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Second Person: Awak vs Kamu
___ sedang makan nasi.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Plural Pronouns: Mereka
Find and fix the mistake:
Beliau kucing saya.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Third Person: Dia and Beliau
To a friend: '___ (inclusive) kawan baik.'
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Plural Pronouns: Kami and Kita
Which pronoun is for public address?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Second Person: Awak vs Kamu
___ apa khabar?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Second Person: Awak vs Kamu
Find and fix the mistake:
Mereka (books) di atas meja.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Plural Pronouns: Mereka
Score: /10