In English, we have this so-called "SOV" which stands for "Subject Object Verb". In this topic, we will discuss a bit about the SOV.
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~This is a book.
~Kore wa hon desu.Notice that in English, we really don't follow the SOV order.
-This is a book.
S V OIn Japanese, the SOV order, is really followed.
-Kore wa hon desu.
S O VIn terms of plural sentences, just add -ra on the subject.
-These are books.
Korera wa hon desu.-Those are pens.
Arera wa pen desu._____________________
| this = kore/kono|
| that = are /ano |
| these = korera |
| those = arera |
_____________________In terms of asking something, just add "ka" after the sentence.
-Is this a book?
Kore wa hon desu ka?
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Question form-Yes, this is a book.
Hai, kore wa hon desu.-No, this is not a book.
Iie, kore wa hon dewa arimasen.
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Negative formIn terms of Job, person, or a name, the singular and plural subjects are the same.
-This is Angela
Kochira wa Angela-san desu.-That is Mrs. Nakajima.
Achira wa Nakajima-san desu.-This is a doctor.
These are doctors.
Kochira wa isya desu.-That is a student.
Those are students.
Achira wa gakusei desu.-
-This is a big book.
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Kore wa ookii hon desu.-That is a small pen.
Are wa chiisai pen desu.-
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-These are book and pen.
Kore wa hon to pen desu.
① ②-I have a pen.
S V O-Watashi wa pen o motteimasu.
S O V
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