01
PATTERN
これ・それ・あれ
Use これ near the speaker, それ near the listener, and あれ away from both. They stand alone as nouns.
EXAMPLE · 例文それ は 辞書 ですか。
Is that a dictionary?
第2課 · COMPLETE LESSON
これ・それ・あれ
Things around us
Grammar first. Vocabulary ready when you are.These notes follow the grammar progression in the supplied Kanrin / Minna no Nihongo material. Each rule is summarized in English and paired with a fresh Japanese example, reading support, and translation.
GRAMMAR NOTES · 文法Build the pattern.
Build the pattern.
Then see it move.
Read the rule, cover the translation, and say the Japanese example aloud once.
02
PATTERN
この・その・あの + N
These demonstratives must be followed by a noun: this N, that N, or that N over there.
EXAMPLE · 例文この 本 は 私 の です。
This book is mine.
03
PATTERN
そうです／そうじゃありません
Use そうです to confirm what someone asks and そうじゃありません to deny it.
EXAMPLE · 例文はい、そうです。
Yes, that is right.
04
PATTERN
N1 ですか、N2 ですか
Put two noun questions together to ask which of two alternatives is correct.
EXAMPLE · 例文これは 九 ですか、七 ですか。
Is this a nine or a seven?
05
PATTERN
N1 の N2／N1 の
の can show content or ownership. When the following noun is obvious, it may be omitted.
EXAMPLE · 例文その 傘 は 私 の です。
That umbrella is mine.
LESSON WORDS · 語彙
Open spaced repetition →46 words from this lesson.
this (thing here)
that (thing near the listener)
that (thing over there)
this ～, this ～ here
that ～, that ～ near the listener
that ～, that ～ over there
book
dictionary
magazine
newspaper
notebook
personal organiser
business card
(credit) card
pencil
ballpoint pen
mechanical pencil, propelling pencil
key
watch, clock
umbrella
bag, briefcase
CD, compact disc
television
radio
camera
computer
car, vehicle
desk
chair
chocolate
coffee
souvenir, present
the English language
the Japanese language
～ language
what
so
Er... (used to show hesitation)
Oh? What! (used when hearing something unexpected)
Here you are. (used when offering someone something)
Thank you [very much].
I see.
No, it isn't./You are wrong.
Oh! (used when becoming aware of something)
Thank you in advance for your kindness.
Pleased to meet you, too. (response to［どうぞ］よろしく［おねがいします］。)