I can speak a little Japanese
| This page contains the Japanese phrase: I can speak a little Japanese. |
| In social situations, this phrase can turn you into the star of the party with everyone looking at you with smiling faces. In other situations, it can land you in jail. For example, when dealing with the authorities, never speak Japanese unless you are fluent. Just like with English law, the language is different. When you start saying you understand in Japanese when you don’t really understand you could be consenting to Japanese law and landing yourself in a world of trouble. If in doubt, speak English and ask for an interpreter (tsuuyaku) in English. |
| Dialogue |
| English I can speak a little Japanese. Rōmaji Watashi wa nihon-go o sukoshi hanase masu. Japanese 私は日本語を少し話せます。 |
| Key Terms | ||
| I subject particle Japanese particle little can speak |
Watashi wa nihongo o sukoshi hanase masu |
私 は 日本語 を 少し 話せます |
