Meaning of: 質問 - shitsumon
Romaji: shitsumon
Kana: しつもん
Type: Substantive.
L: jlpt-n5
Meaning: Question; investigation
Meaning in English: question;inquiry
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Explanation and Etymology - (質問) shitsumon
"質問" is a Japanese word that means "question". The first part of the kanji (質) means "quality" or "substance", while the second part (問) means "to ask". The word is composed of two Kanji, both of Chinese origin. The word is often used in formal contexts, such as in a classroom or a job interview.How to Write in Japanese - (質問) shitsumon
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Synonyms and Similar - (質問) shitsumon
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
問い; 疑問; 手紙; 問い合わせ; 問いかけ; 訊く; 訪問; 訊問; 質疑; 質問状; 質問書; 質問票; 質疑応答
Words containing: 質問
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Words with the same pronunciation: しつもん shitsumon
Example Sentences - (質問) shitsumon
Below are some example sentences:
質問をしてもいいですか？
Shitsumon wo shitemo ii desu ka?)
I can ask a question?
I can ask a question?
- 質問: means "question" in Japanese
- を: Japanese direct object particle
- して: shape of the verb "suru" which means "to do" in Japanese, in the gerund
- も: Inclusion particle in Japanese
- いい: adjective meaning "good" in Japanese
- です: polished form of the verb "being" in Japanese
- か: Japanese interrogation particle
- ？: Japanese interrogation sign
彼は手を挙げて質問をした。
Kare wa te o agete shitsumon o shita
He raised his hand and asked a question.
- 彼: Japanese personal pronoun meaning "he"
- は: topic particle that indicates that the subject of the sentence is "he"
- 手: Japanese noun meaning "hand"
- を: object particle that indicates that "hand" is the direct object of the action
- 挙げて: Japanese verb that means "lift" or "erger", combined in the gerund to indicate that the action is underway
- 質問: Japanese noun meaning "question"
- を: object particle that indicates that "question" is the direct object of the action
- した: Japanese verb that means "to do" or "accomplish", conjugated in the past to indicate that the action has already been completed
私はあなたの質問に答えることができますか？
Watashi wa anata no shitsumon ni kotaeru koto ga dekimasu ka?)
Can I answer your question?
Can I answer your question?
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I" in Japanese
- は (wa) - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- あなた (anata) - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "you"
- の (NO) - Japanese particle that indicates possession or relationship
- 質問 (shitsumon) - Japanese noun meaning "question"
- に (Ni) - Japanese particle that indicates the target of the action
- 答える (Kotaeru) - Japanese verb that means "answer"
- こと (koto) - Japanese noun meaning "thing"
- が (ga) - Japanese particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- できますか (dekimasu ka) - expression meaning "is it possible?" or "can you?"
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Other words of the same type: Substantive.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "Question; investigation" é "(質問) shitsumon". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
