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Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 1 Grammar

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Warm-up Questions

What kind of grammar do you expect to learn in “Minna No Nihongo Lesson 1 Grammar”?
Why do you think Lesson 1 focuses on self-introductions?
What situations in real life require you to introduce yourself politely?

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Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 1 Grammar

Core sentence pattern: は (wa) + です (desu) and basic examples (00:00 – 04:26)

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1. What does the particle “WA” (は) mark in the sentence pattern?

The past tense of the verb
The plural form of a noun
A question word
The topic/subject of the sentence

2. Why does the speaker recommend using “desu” in this lesson?

Because it is used only with adjectives
Because it shows respect/politeness to the listener
Because it is the casual form used with friends
Because it is only used for questions

3. Which sentence is given as a simple example meaning “I am Rose”?

Rose wa watashi desu
Watashi wa Rose desu
Rose ja arimasen
Watashi mo Rose desu

Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 1 Grammar

Negative form and making questions (including “who”) (04:26 – 10:25)

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1. What does “ja arimasen” express in a sentence?

A negative statement (is not)
A comparison (more than)
A past event
A command/imperative

2. How does the speaker say you can make a statement into a question?

Change “desu” to “da”
Add “ka” at the end of the sentence
Add “mo” after the subject
Add “no” between two nouns

3. Which word is described as the polite way of saying “who”?

ano hito
donata
dare
kochira

Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 1 Grammar

“Mo,” “no,” “-san,” and full self-introduction phrases (10:25 – 20:18)

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1. In the pattern “N1 mo …,” what does “mo” mean?

from
also
only
because

2. What is “-san” used for, according to the speaker?

To mark the object of a sentence
To make a verb negative
To ask a question
To show respect like Mr./Mrs./Miss

3. Which phrase is taught as a basic part of introducing yourself politely?

Itadakimasu
Hajimemashite
Oyasumi nasai
Arigatou gozaimasu

Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 1 Grammar

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1. What is the main practical goal of this lesson?

To order food at a restaurant using slang
To discuss Japanese history in formal language
To be able to introduce yourself in Japanese
To learn how to read kanji for business emails

2. Which grammar change turns a statement into a yes/no question in this lesson?

Adding “ka” to the end
Replacing “wa” with “ga”
Moving the verb to the beginning
Deleting “desu” completely

3. Which idea about politeness does the speaker emphasize?

“-san” is only used for family members
Only questions can be polite in Japanese
You should never use names in Japanese
Using “desu” is one indicator of a more formal/polite style

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Learn Japanese | Minna No Nihongo Lesson 1 Grammar

In your language, how do you show politeness when you introduce yourself? Is it similar to using “desu” or “-san”?
Do you prefer learning grammar through patterns (like N1 wa N2 desu) or through full dialogues? Why?
When is it okay to speak casually with someone you just met? What signs show that it’s acceptable?
Create a short self-introduction for a new school or workplace. What extra information (nationality, job/student status, hometown) would you include?