基本的なフレーズ
kihonteki na furēzu
The English phrase "basic phrases" is translated into Japanese as 基本的なフレーズ (kihonteki na furēzu).
This term refers to a set of simple and common expressions used for fundamental communication in a language.
What does it mean word for word?
フレーズ (furēzu) is a loanword from the English word 'phrase'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the na-adjective form 基本的な (kihonteki na) to modify the noun フレーズ (furēzu).
How do you pronounce it?
kihonteki na furēzu
Did you know?
- In Japanese culture, many basic phrases change based on the 'relative' social status of the speaker and listener. A 'basic' greeting to a friend is entirely different from a 'basic' greeting to a boss.
- Japanese often avoids 'basic phrases' for 'yes' and 'no' in favor of indirect expressions. A basic 'no' is often replaced by ちょっと… (chotto), which literally means 'a bit' but signals a polite refusal.
- The word 基本 (kihon) in 基本的なフレーズ comes from characters meaning 'root' and 'foundation'. In Japanese martial arts and crafts, 基本 refers to the repetitive, grueling practice of fundamentals before any advanced work is allowed.
Examples in context
- 基本的なフレーズを覚えましょう。Kihon-tekina furēzu o oboemashō.Let's learn some basic phrases.
- これは基本的なフレーズです。Kore wa kihon-tekina furēzu desu.This is a basic phrase.
- 旅行には基本的なフレーズが必要です。Ryokō ni wa kihon-tekina furēzu ga hitsuyō desu.Basic phrases are necessary for traveling.
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are studying a new language together.
- 蓮 Ren陽葵、基本的なフレーズはもう覚えた？Himari, kihonteki na fureezu wa mou oboeta?Himari, have you memorized the basic phrases yet?
- 陽葵 Himariいいえ、まだ勉強しているところです。iie, mada benkyou shite iru tokoro desu.No, I am still studying them.
- 蓮 Renじゃあ、一緒に練習しようか。jaa, issho ni renshuu shiyou ka.Then, shall we practice together?
- 陽葵 Himariありがとう、蓮。お願い！arigatou, Ren. onegai!Thanks, Ren. Please do!
