Translation and Meaning of: 質問 - shitsumon
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 質問 (shitsumon) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: shitsumon
Kana: しつもん
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / 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 - direct object particle in Japanese
- して - form 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 - polite form of the verb "to be" in Japanese
- か - question particle in Japanese
- ？ - question mark in Japanese
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 indicating that the subject of the sentence is "he"
- 手 - Japanese noun meaning "hand"
- を - object particle indicating that "hand" is the direct object of the action
- 挙げて - Japanese verb that means "to raise" or "to lift", conjugated in the gerund to indicate that the action is ongoing: 持ち上げています (mochiageteimasu)
- 質問 - Japanese noun meaning "question"
- を - object particle that indicates that "question" is the direct object of the action
- した - Japanese verb "suru", 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) - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- あなた (anata) - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "you"
- の (no) - Japanese particle indicating possession or relationship
- 質問 (shitsumon) - Japanese noun meaning "question"
- に (ni) - Japanese particle indicating the target of the action
- 答える (kotaeru) - Japanese verb that means "to 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) - Japanese expression that means "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.
