3: I'm sorry, I don't really understand.
Asking for clarification, numbers, and basic information about language and objects.
This lesson focuses on asking for clarification when you don't understand something, learning numbers 0-10, and asking basic questions about language, objects, and personal information.

Key topics:
- ・Numbers 0-10
- ・Asking 'What is this in Japanese?'
- ・Requesting clarification and repetition
- ・Expressing understanding or lack of understanding
- ・Asking about languages and nationalities
- ・Basic classroom and office items
- ・Polite requests for information
Vocabulary
Conversation
Kanji
Grammar Rules
Rule 1: ~は日本語で何ですか?
Used to ask 'What is ~ in Japanese?' This pattern can be used to ask for translations or names of things in Japanese.
Rule 2: ~を言いて下さい
A polite request meaning 'Please say ~' or 'Please tell me ~'. Used when asking someone to pronounce or state something.
Rule 3: ~がわかりますか?
Used to ask 'Do you understand ~?' The particle が marks the object of understanding.
Rule 4: もういちどお願いします
A polite phrase meaning 'One more time, please' or 'Can you repeat that, please?' Used when you didn't hear or understand something.
Exercises
Question 1
Choose the correct way to ask 'What is 'mosquito' in Japanese?'
「mosquito」は、にほんごで ______ ですか?
Question 2
Complete the question meaning 'Do you understand Japanese?'
にほんご ______ わかりますか?
Question 3
What does 'もういちどお願いします' mean?
Question 4
How do you say 'Please say it in Japanese'?
Question 5
Choose the correct reading of 名前 to complete the sentence.
______ は なんですか。
Question 6
You want to ask 'What is 先生 in English?' Which is correct?
Question 7
Complete the request meaning 'Please say your name.'
なまえを ______ 下さい。
Question 8
How do you say 'I don't understand Japanese'?
Question 9
Choose the correct reading of 国 to complete the sentence.
どこの ______ ですか。
Question 10
You didn't catch what the teacher said. What do you say?
Question 11
Complete the question meaning 'Do you understand the meaning?'
いみ ______ わかりますか。
Question 12
Choose the correct reading of 私 to complete the sentence.
______ は がくせい です。
Question 13
Complete the question and request meaning 'What do you say it in Japanese? Please say it.'
にほんごで なんと ______ か。______ 下さい。
Question 14
How do you ask 'What is 'apple' in Japanese?'
Question 15
Complete the sentence meaning 'I didn't understand the teacher's words.'
せんせいの ことば ______ わかりませんでした。
Question 16
What is the casual way to say 'One more time' to a close friend?
Question 17
Choose the correct reading of 名前 to complete the sentence.
あなたの ______ は?
Question 18
How do you ask 'Do you understand the meaning of this kanji?'
Question 19
Complete the request meaning 'Please don't say that.'
それを ______ 下さい。
Question 20
Choose the most appropriate response if you don't understand the question.