Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use 'だれですか' to ask 'Who is it?' or 'Who are you?' in a standard, polite way.
- Means: 'Who is it?' or 'Who are you?'
- Used in: Answering the door, identifying a stranger, or asking about a photo.
- Don't confuse: 'だれ' (casual) with 'どなた' (very polite/honorific).
Explicação no seu nível:
Significado
A question to ask about a person's identity.
Contexto cultural
Asking 'Who are you?' directly can be seen as blunt. Often, people introduce themselves first. In business, you should always use 'どなた様でしょうか' to show respect. Among close friends, 'だれ？' is perfectly fine. When answering the phone, it is common to say 'はい、だれですか' or just 'はい'.
The 'u' drop
In 'desu', the 'u' is almost silent. Say 'dess-ka'.
Politeness matters
Always use 'donata' for people you don't know well.
The 'u' drop
In 'desu', the 'u' is almost silent. Say 'dess-ka'.
Politeness matters
Always use 'donata' for people you don't know well.
Context is key
You can omit the subject if it's clear.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct question particle.
あの人はだれです___？
The particle 'か' is used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.
Which is the most polite way to ask 'Who is it?'
Choose the best option.
'どなた' is the honorific form of 'だれ'.
Match the Japanese phrase with its English meaning.
Match: 1. だれですか 2. あの人はだれですか
Direct translation matches.
Complete the dialogue.
A: (Knock knock) B: ________?
When someone knocks, you ask who they are.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
5 exerciciosあの人はだれです___？
The particle 'か' is used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.
Choose the best option.
'どなた' is the honorific form of 'だれ'.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Direct translation matches.
A: (Knock knock) B: ________?
When someone knocks, you ask who they are.
🎉 Pontuação: /5
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasNo, use 'donata desu ka' instead.
Yes, if used with the wrong person.
That's exactly when you use this phrase!
Say '[Name] です'.
No, 'dare' works for singular and plural.
Yes, it's very common.
It's a natural feature of Japanese phonology.
Yes, but it's more polite in Japanese.
No, use 'nani' (what) for animals.
Yes, all the time!
You might say 'Dare da!' (casual/rude).
No, it's one of the first phrases you'll learn.
Frases relacionadas
どなたですか
specialized formWho is it? (polite)
だれですか
synonymWho is it?
だれのものですか
builds onWhose is it?
だれと
similarWith whom?
Onde usar
Answering the door
You: だれですか。
Visitor: 宅急便です。
Meeting a stranger
You: すみません、だれですか。
Stranger: 田中です。はじめまして。
Looking at a photo
Friend: この人はだれですか。
You: それは私の兄です。
Phone call
You: もしもし、だれですか。
Caller: 佐藤ですが、鈴木さんいますか。
Classroom
Student: 先生、あの人はだれですか。
Teacher: 新しい転校生ですよ。
Party
You: あそこにいるのはだれですか。
Friend: あれは私の友達のケンです。
Memorize
Mnemônico
Think of 'Dare' as 'Dare to ask who it is'.
Associação visual
Imagine a person knocking on a door, and you are standing behind it, holding a sign that says 'DARE?'.
Rhyme
Who is it? Dare desu ka? / Don't be shy, just ask it, ha!
Story
You are at a party. You see a stranger. You walk up and say 'Dare desu ka?'. They smile and tell you their name. You feel relieved.
In Other Languages
Similar to 'Who is it?' in English or 'Qui est-ce?' in French. It is a universal human need to identify others.
Word Web
Desafio
Ask 3 people their names using this phrase today.
Review in 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, and 1 month.
Pronúncia
The 'r' is a flap sound.
The 'u' in 'desu' is often silent.
Espectro de formalidade
どなた様でしょうか。 (General inquiry)
だれですか。 (General inquiry)
だれ？ (General inquiry)
だれよ？ (General inquiry)
The word 'dare' comes from the ancient Japanese 'ta', meaning 'who'. Over time, it combined with the suffix 're'.
Curiosidade
The 'ta' root is still visible in the word 'taga' (who).
Notas culturais
Asking 'Who are you?' directly can be seen as blunt. Often, people introduce themselves first.
“田中ですが、どなたですか。”
In business, you should always use 'どなた様でしょうか' to show respect.
“失礼ですが、どなた様でしょうか。”
Among close friends, 'だれ？' is perfectly fine.
“あいつ、だれ？”
When answering the phone, it is common to say 'はい、だれですか' or just 'はい'.
“はい、だれですか。”
Iniciadores de conversa
Who is your favorite actor?
Who is the person in this photo?
Who is the leader of your country?
Who is the author of this book?
Erros comuns
だれだですか
だれですか
L1 Interference
だれですか？ (to a boss)
どなた様でしょうか？
L1 Interference
だれのですか
だれのですか (Who does it belong to?)
L1 Interference
だれですかを言います
だれですかと聞きます
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
¿Quién es?
Japanese is gender-neutral.
Qui est-ce ?
French requires inversion or 'est-ce' for questions.
Wer ist das?
German uses 'das' (that) instead of just 'it'.
他是谁？ (Tā shì shéi?)
Word order is different.
누구세요? (Nuguseyo?)
Korean uses honorific suffixes directly on the verb.
Quem é?
Portuguese often drops the subject pronoun.
من هذا؟ (Man hādha?)
Arabic uses demonstrative pronouns differently.
どなたですか
Register level.
Spotted in the Real World
“だれですか？”
Chihiro asks this when she sees a mysterious figure.
Fácil de confundir
Learners often use 'dare' in formal settings.
Use 'dare' for friends, 'donata' for strangers/superiors.
Learners forget 'no' for possession.
'Dare' is who, 'Dare no' is whose.
Perguntas frequentes (12)
No, use 'donata desu ka' instead.
usage contextsYes, if used with the wrong person.
common mistakesThat's exactly when you use this phrase!
basic understandingSay '[Name] です'.
basic understandingNo, 'dare' works for singular and plural.
grammar mechanicsYes, it's very common.
usage contextsIt's a natural feature of Japanese phonology.
grammar mechanicsYes, but it's more polite in Japanese.
comparisonsNo, use 'nani' (what) for animals.
usage contextsYes, all the time!
cultural usageYou might say 'Dare da!' (casual/rude).
practical tipsNo, it's one of the first phrases you'll learn.
basic understanding
