A1 Expression Formal

わかりません

wakarimasen

I don't understand

Practice it

Meaning

Stating a lack of understanding.

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Cultural Background

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.

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Add Sumimasen

Always say 'Sumimasen' before 'Wakarimasen' to be extra polite.

Meaning

Stating a lack of understanding.

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Add Sumimasen

Always say 'Sumimasen' before 'Wakarimasen' to be extra polite.

Test Yourself

Which phrase should you use if you don't understand the teacher?

先生が質問しました。答えが...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 分かりません

You use 'Wakarimasen' to express lack of understanding.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which phrase should you use if you don't understand the teacher? Choose A1

先生が質問しました。答えが...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 分かりません

You use 'Wakarimasen' to express lack of understanding.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is the perfect polite form.

Related Phrases

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知りません

contrast

I don't know (a fact/person)

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わかんない

similar

I don't know (casual)

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