Japanese for English speakers Clothes · Lesson 5

Asking about colors

Ask about colour options with だけ (dake, only). Use この町では (in this town) and 一番有名 (most famous) to talk about brand reputation.

Conversation

  1. Rose Rose

    お客様、この浴衣はどうですか？

    Okyaku sama, kono yukata wa dō desu ka?

    Dear customer, What do you think about?

    Tip: <...Wa dō desu ka?> = What do you think about...?

  2. Rose Rose

    この町では、このブランドが一番有名です

    Kono machi dewa, kono burando ga ichiban yūmē desu

    In this city, this brand is the most famous

    Tip: <Machi> = Town/city <Place + dewa> = In this place/around here <Ichiban> = Number one/the most/the best <Yūmē> = Famous ("na" adjective)

  3. Magicat Magicat

    わ～素敵な浴衣ですね

    Wā, sutekina yukata desu ne

    Wow, this is an amazing yukata

    Tip: <Suteki> = Amazing/Lovely ("na" adjective)

  4. Magicat Magicat

    色はこれだけですか？

    Iro wa kore dake desu ka?

    Do you only have this color?

    Tip: <Dake> = Particle like "wa". It means "only"

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

What does だけ mean?

'Only' — placed after a noun: これだけ = 'only this'. Distinguishes 'only X' from 'X and others'.

What is 有名 (yūmē)?

'Famous' — a な-adjective: 有名な店 = 'a famous shop'. Can describe people, places, brands.

What does 素敵 (suteki) mean?

'Lovely' or 'wonderful' — a complimentary な-adjective: 素敵なドレス = 'a lovely dress'.

Test yourself

Pick the English translation for each line from this lesson. Wrong answers are pulled from other Japanese lessons.

4 quick questions on what you just heard.

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