A1 Expression Formal

これは何ですか

kore wa nan desu ka

What is this?

Meaning

Asking for identification of an object.

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Cultural Background

Pointing with one finger is considered rude. Use an open hand. In business, use 'nan deshou ka' for extra politeness.

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Politeness

Always add 'desu ka' when talking to people you don't know well.

Meaning

Asking for identification of an object.

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Politeness

Always add 'desu ka' when talking to people you don't know well.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing particle.

これは何です___?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The particle 'ka' is used to mark questions.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing particle. Fill Blank A1

これは何です___?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The particle 'ka' is used to mark questions.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is rude. Use 'kono kata' instead.

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