A1 Expression Formal

お名前は何ですか

onamae wa nan desu ka

What is your name?

Meaning

A polite question asking for someone's name.

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Cultural Background

Asking for a name is a formal process. Always wait for the right moment.

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Politeness

Always add 'o' to 'namae'.

Meaning

A polite question asking for someone's name.

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Politeness

Always add 'o' to 'namae'.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite way to ask for a name?

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {お名前|おなまえ}は何ですか

The 'o' prefix makes it polite.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to ask for a name? Choose A1

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {お名前|おなまえ}は何ですか

The 'o' prefix makes it polite.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is always polite.

Related Phrases

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初めまして

builds on

Nice to meet you

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