Lesson overview
When getting to know locals, they'll often want to get to know more about you as you would about them. These words and phrases helps you express where you're from in Japanese - getting to know each other's background, place of birth, and hometown is often a great way to connect in a deeper and more meaningful way.
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17 words/phrases to learn
どちら？
where?; which? (respectful)
どちらからですか？
where did you come from? (respectful)
大阪から来ました
I traveled here from Osaka
出身
birthplace
ご出身は？
where are you originally from?
出身は横浜です
I'm originally from Yokohama
どんな？
what kind?
ところ
a place; a site
大阪ってどんなところですか？
what's Osaka like?
おもしろい
funny; interesting
楽しい
fun
楽しいところですよ
it's a fun place
よかった！
I'm happy to hear that
にぎやかな
lively; so much going on
静かな
quiet
とても
very
とてもにぎやかなところです
it's a very lively place
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