最後の質問
The English phrase "last question" is translated into Japanese as 最後の質問.
The phrase 最後の質問 is used to express "last question" in formal situations.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While 最後の質問 is a standard noun phrase, in a formal setting such as a Q&A session, one would typically say 最後の質問になります to mean "This will be the last question".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the particle の to connect the adjective-like noun 最後の to the noun 質問.
Did you know?
- In a formal Q&A, a moderator may use 最後のご質問 to refer to the audience's question. Adding ご elevates the question to show respect to the asker, rather than the person asking it.
- In Japanese media, the phrase 最後の質問 is often used in interviews as a dramatic device to elicit a 'final' heartfelt confession from a guest.
- In professional settings, the phrase 質問は以上です is used to announce 'that is all for the questions'. It is more common than saying 'this is the last question'.
Examples in context
- 最後の質問ですが、プロジェクトの予定はいかがですか？This is the last question, but how is the project schedule looking?
- あのさ、最後の質問なんだけど、おすすめのレストランってある？Hey, just one last question, do you have any recommended restaurants?
- ちょっと待って、最後の一つだけ聞きたいんだけど…Wait, I just have one last thing I want to ask…
- これが最後の質問です。Kore ga saigo no shitsumon desu.This is the last question.
- 最後に、最後の質問をしてもいいですか？Saigo ni, saigo no shitsumon o shite mo ii desu ka?Finally, may I ask the last question?
- 最後の質問はとても難しいです。Saigo no shitsumon wa totemo muzukashii desu.The last question is very difficult.
Example conversation
Misaki is interviewing Yota for a school project.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太さん、最後の質問です。Yōta-san, saigo no shitsumon desu.Yota, this is the last question.
- 陽太 Yotaはい、どうぞ。Hai, dōzo.Yes, go ahead.
- 美咲 Misaki一番好きな本は何ですか。Ichiban suki na hon wa nan desu ka.What is your favorite book?
- 陽太 Yotaそれは難しいですね。Sore wa muzukashii desu ne.That is a difficult one.
