EAST 240 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Watashi Wa, United Nations Office For The Coordination Of Humanitarian Affairs, Gaikai
22 Sep 2016
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Requesting information & giving explanations, creating harmony with. The use of is common and often used instead of . It treats the listener as an equal and a member of the speaker"s social group; it is a more hospitable and familiar way of speaking. On the other hand, merely conveys facts in a neutral manner, so they seem impersonal. Japanese people use to seem more friendly and show concern for the other, to be polite. Invites additional information about the topic in the conversation (indicates that you"re interested and want to know more about what the speaker is saying). If used to frequently, however, it can sound invasive. Adjective (plain form) suki ja nai ndesu yo. Expressing desire for self and others using [hoshi] and [hoshigatteiru] and ---tai and. In english hoshi is a verb, but in japanese it is an adjective. Hoshi is an -adjective meaning to want something (a physical object).
