Self Introduction of Japan

Let's introduce yourself in Japanese

Iroha
Hey, guys. In the previous article, you learned how to greet Japanese people.
This time, let's learn how to introduce yourself.
Tina
I want to be able to introduce myself in Japanese quickly.
The goal this time is to be able to say your name, your country, like, dislike
Tamako
OK!!
At first, Lets say your name.
My name is Maguro

わたしの なまえ は Maguro です。

"watashino namae wa Maguro desu"

Use this sentence to tell your name to the other person. And look at One point. The colors are coded to make it easier for everyone to see.

This is a pretty usable expression, so please remember.

"わたし" in this text means I.

When "の" is added to "わたし", it changes to "my"

I see. In my case, "わたしの なまえ は Tamako です"
That's right! perfect!! Next!
I will teach how to say your country.
I am from Japan.

わたしは にほん しゅっしん です。

"watashiwa nihon shussin desu"

Use this sentence if you want to tell your hometown. Not only the country but also the city is OK.

However, there is one thing I want you to be careful about. It may be your country name is different in Japanese and English. A famous example is UK. In Japanese, UK is called ”いぎりす(i gi ri su)” in Japanese.

"わたしは USA しゅっしん です"
Is it correct?
Yes. nice try! But it is a little wrong.
It is country name. USA is called あめりか(a me ri ka)in Japan.
Country names are a bit complicated, so you need to learn how to say your country.
There is a lot to learn and it is hard. But I'll try my best.
That's very good!!
Next, let's introduce what you like.
I like sushi.

わたしは すし が すき。

"watashiwa sushi ga suki"

This is another commonly used expression. Please add “が” after 〇〇.

When asked why "が" is necessary, it is difficult to explain. Let's remember it. To be honest, you can communicate without "が".

Please put your favourite noun in 〇〇 to complete the sentence.

In addition, let's be able to tell what you dislike.
I dislike dog

わたしは いぬ が きらい

"watashiwa inu ga kirai"

This has the same sentence structure as "like".

“が” is added after 〇〇. However, the meaning is understood even if there is no "が".

Please put your favourite noun in 〇〇 to complete the sentence.

Japanese do not like to dislike something. So you may not hear this word very often.

Now I can express various things. If I can say what I like or dislike, everyone can know more about myself.
Yes!! Let's review repeatedly and remember.
And...to be honest, Japanese people rarely use "dislike" because They do not want to offend others. In other words, they tend not to dislike what they dislike.
Is that so? They have a slightly difficult national character
Yes
Final check
My name is Maguro.

わたしの なまえ は Maguro です。

"watashino namae wa Maguro desu"

I am from Japan

わたしは にほん しゅっしん です。

"watashiwa nihon shussin desu"

I like sushi.

わたしは すし が すき。

"watashiwa sushi ga suki"

I dislike dog.

わたしは いぬ が きらい

"watashiwa inu ga kirai"

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