How to ask " What's your name ? " politely in Japanese.

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  • čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
  • Many textbooks says " Onamae wa nan desuka " as " What's your name ? ".
    It's grammatically correct, but actually it's a bit rude.
    I will explain why it is bad and introduce other expressions.
    Additional imformation : Here's a short summary of " ・・・・・wa ・・・・desuka" expression.

Komentáře • 77

  • @SecNeotic
    @SecNeotic Před 3 lety +24

    Hahahaha I love the character inserts. Detective Soma.

  • @deller6315
    @deller6315 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I only discovered this channel yesterday. Today on my break I saw this video and had to decide whether I would watch it and study my Japanese, or watch something that is fun and relaxing. I decided to watch this video, and I ended up learning AND having so much fun. I laughed so much! Thank you for your hard work!

  • @SpectacularLeigh
    @SpectacularLeigh Před 4 lety +17

    このレッスン大変ありがとうございました! I would rather have a long explanation than not understand the meaning of the phrase, so I really appreciate it!

  • @fwheels7776
    @fwheels7776 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Your a Doll! Love your skits and extra information! It keeps everyone's attention strong. Amazing work!

  • @ghxulish
    @ghxulish Před 2 lety +10

    I appreciate the effort put into this video, i enjoyed every second, it will most likely help me during my japanese test
    (Update) I didn’t use these variants and took her advice, i used the regular one and it landed me an A on the test

    • @SeizeJapanese
      @SeizeJapanese  Před 2 lety +3

      If you will take JLTP test, my videos may not be so good for the test. You should get textbooks for JLPT.

  • @steven54shane
    @steven54shane Před 3 lety +4

    It’s nice having someone explain you what is what and why and show you the right way. Grateful for this .

  • @cheapdiybyann
    @cheapdiybyann Před 2 lety +5

    This is soo enjoyable to watch!

  • @Mishe-shoshinsha
    @Mishe-shoshinsha Před 10 měsíci +1

    Sensei Soma is the best Japanese teacher on CZcams, by far. These videos are not only incredibly hilarious, but mind-bogglingly intelligent & helpful. I am only a shoshinsha (beginner), but I would vastly prefer to learn the correct way from the very start. I think Sensei must be an both a top academic, & also a famous actress. I am in awe of Sensei's skills! (This channel should have many more subscribers.). I'm extremely grateful for all Sensei's hard work. Domo arigatou gozaimashita! 🤩🍒

  • @Yo-cn3nc
    @Yo-cn3nc Před 3 lety +3

    Well explained, Thank You a lot!

  • @KevinVG207
    @KevinVG207 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you very much!

  • @JixedUp
    @JixedUp Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you! I’ve just started travelling Japan and I want to be polite, but textbooks aren’t natural and Duolingo never says if a phrase is formal or casual!

  • @Arevya
    @Arevya Před rokem +3

    Started learning japanse two weeks ago, and could not understand why the textbook didnt include asking people for their name! Now I understood xD Thank you so much for this, you made it easy :)

    • @SeizeJapanese
      @SeizeJapanese  Před rokem +3

      We are in really unique culture. Good Luck with your study😊

    • @Arevya
      @Arevya Před rokem +1

      @@SeizeJapanese Thank you so much!

  • @afrathnaushad5701
    @afrathnaushad5701 Před rokem +1

    Well explained madam thank you so much can understand easily

  • @Diego_Osipovich
    @Diego_Osipovich Před 2 lety +1

    i got confused a little bit with your explanation but i will try to remember the phrases, thank you! chu~~

    • @SeizeJapanese
      @SeizeJapanese  Před 2 lety +3

      Sorry for confusing😅 Good Luck with your study.

  • @shashiaa9439
    @shashiaa9439 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you

  • @dosttraveller9574
    @dosttraveller9574 Před 4 lety +4

    先生とてもきれい!

  • @troymay8185
    @troymay8185 Před 2 lety +1

    4:48 You're welcome.

  • @duke9815
    @duke9815 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for teaching the correct way and confusing me very much lol.

  • @user-db3hv8el6m
    @user-db3hv8el6m Před rokem +1

    4:45 what you came here for ❤️

  • @thomasclassroom7478
    @thomasclassroom7478 Před rokem +1

    Arigatou🥰

  • @KaTruepa18
    @KaTruepa18 Před 3 lety +3

    I love this teacher 👩‍🏫 here voice so cute😊

    • @SeizeJapanese
      @SeizeJapanese  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks 😊

    • @KaTruepa18
      @KaTruepa18 Před 2 lety

      @@SeizeJapanese your truely deepest welcome☺️☺️☺️

  • @wildandbarefoot
    @wildandbarefoot Před 2 lety +1

    Ona mao wa nam desca is how inwas taught by a Japanese Dr.
    So I suppose it is Formal.

  • @thomascrossland
    @thomascrossland Před 4 měsíci +1

    どうもありがとうございます

  • @darshika9342
    @darshika9342 Před 2 lety +1

    Anata no wa Nan desuka? Watashi wa new subscriber

  • @brocki95xxx
    @brocki95xxx Před 2 lety +1

    Just remember the na and don't say Omae wa nan desu ka? That can get you into serious trouble.

  • @apriljoyalvar597
    @apriljoyalvar597 Před 2 lety +3

    おつかれさまでした。Thank you for teaching us I am currently studying 日本語、and this kinds of video that you are sharing to us are very helpful for us students.

  • @umashasoysa5186
    @umashasoysa5186 Před 2 lety +1

    よくわかりました。どうもありがとうございます。

  • @wiktoriacameron7309
    @wiktoriacameron7309 Před 3 lety +1

    Onamae wa nan desuka is polite but rude
    Yes
    And I'm cold but I'm warm

  • @PlanetaPanda
    @PlanetaPanda Před rokem

    I always think that "o namae ha nan desuka " was rare xDD because nan is " what" and for asking a name the question is "Which". But nobody tell "o namae ha doreno desuka" as a type of answer. Why?

  • @flarevolt6158
    @flarevolt6158 Před rokem

    so "o-namae wa?" can be seen as casual but still not rough/rude yes?

  • @deadalpha8346
    @deadalpha8346 Před 2 lety +1

    Can you also do a extremely rude version, for a comic purpose?

    • @SeizeJapanese
      @SeizeJapanese  Před 2 lety

      I"m not sure what comic purpose you have. I don't recommend using rude greeting for others. But we have 名をなのれ (bossy,rude,and old ).Don't use it.

    • @deadalpha8346
      @deadalpha8346 Před 2 lety

      @@SeizeJapanese oh i meant like you've seen rude characters speaking in Japanese manga and all, i understand there are different ways of saying the same things, that's all
      Thanks for the response anyway

  • @Enzo-fp5gz
    @Enzo-fp5gz Před 3 lety +1

    Does "anata no namae wa nani" works too?

    • @SeizeJapanese
      @SeizeJapanese  Před 3 lety +1

      As I said, It's not good to use "nani"for people...

  • @yasemin6709
    @yasemin6709 Před 3 lety +2

    Is this true that; "kimi no na wa" ? 🤔Moreover, will you please explain how “that’s right” can be said? Arigatō gozaimasu🙈😅🖖🏻

    • @SeizeJapanese
      @SeizeJapanese  Před 3 lety +1

      That's right .....Hmmmm
      It depends on the situation.😅

    • @yasemin6709
      @yasemin6709 Před 3 lety

      @@SeizeJapanese I’m trying explain myself 😀 I always hear in animes “soda” which means “that’s right” according to the substitle. Is this right?

    • @SeizeJapanese
      @SeizeJapanese  Před 3 lety +2

      @@yasemin6709 Ah, そうだ
       そうだね そうだよ そうだよね
      そうです そうですね そうですよ
      そうですよね  そう そうそう
      そうなの そうね そうよ
      They all are "That's right."
      The main word is "sou".
      While talking with elders,"sou desune" is better.
      Otherwise "soudane, soudayone"sounds good.
      Just "souda"sounds too strong and rough.

    • @yasemin6709
      @yasemin6709 Před 3 lety +1

      @@SeizeJapanese thank you very much ☺️arigato gozaimashita 🌱😀

    • @SeizeJapanese
      @SeizeJapanese  Před 3 lety +1

      @@yasemin6709 Douitashimashite

  • @francisjaybaillo3027
    @francisjaybaillo3027 Před 3 lety

    Konbanwa...😊How to right speak in hiragana nihongo like this?🙏
    Do you know the name our sensei?

    • @SeizeJapanese
      @SeizeJapanese  Před 3 lety +1

      Did you mean how to write "Konbanwa" in Hiragana?😅

    • @TheBuxomHobbit
      @TheBuxomHobbit Před 3 lety +3

      こんばんわ。今晩わ。

    • @SeizeJapanese
      @SeizeJapanese  Před 3 lety +2

      @@TheBuxomHobbit こんばんは😊

    • @TheBuxomHobbit
      @TheBuxomHobbit Před 3 lety +1

      @@SeizeJapanese my mistake すみません、あうりがとぎざいます。

    • @SeizeJapanese
      @SeizeJapanese  Před 3 lety +2

      @@TheBuxomHobbit It's OK! And
      あうりがとぎざいます→→ありがとうございます😅😅 Good Luck !

  • @wildandbarefoot
    @wildandbarefoot Před 2 lety +1

    English is so much easier.

  • @mariagomide8575
    @mariagomide8575 Před 2 lety

    What about kimi no namae wa?

  • @elenaekanathapetrova2282
    @elenaekanathapetrova2282 Před 9 měsíci +1

    🤣 i think a lot of textbooks for beginners are far from real life. in eny lenguages))

  • @KIYU1991
    @KIYU1991 Před 4 lety +1

    お名前伺っても宜しいでしょうか?

    • @SeizeJapanese
      @SeizeJapanese  Před 4 lety

      That's one of very polite expressions. You can use it in business or polite situation.

    • @SeizeJapanese
      @SeizeJapanese  Před 4 lety +1

      However. I'd say お名前を お伺いしても よろしいでしょうか?
      If you like to use this expression. you should put を after お名前。
      and よろしいでしょうかis the politest , but 伺ってもis little bit less polite, so ↑↑↑ お伺いしても should be replaced here.

    • @SeizeJapanese
      @SeizeJapanese  Před 4 lety

      One more thing ,😅 This is the expression that workers use to their customers,so it's toooooo polite in daily situation. In daily conversation, Please use phrases that I introduced in this video.