11.8 Review
In this chapter, you have significantly expanded your Japanese language skills, building on your foundation and incorporating new elements, including:
Mastering the kanji for directions and positions
You have mastered kanji related to directions and positions, such as 口 (entrance/mouth), 入 (enter), 出 (exit), 東 (east), 西 (west), 南 (south), 北 (north), 右 (right) and 左 (left), enhancing your ability to navigate and describe locations.
Conjugating adjectives
You have learned how to conjugate adjectives, allowing you to describe things more accurately and express a range of emotions and qualities.
Asking for and giving directions
You can now confidently ask for and give directions, an essential skill for navigating new environments and helping others.
Making suggestions and offering invitations with ませんか (masen ka)
You have practised using ませんか to make polite suggestions and offer invitations, helping you engage more socially in Japanese.
Proposing and agreeing to plans with ましょう (mashou)
You can now use ましょう to propose and agree on plans, making your interactions more collaborative and forward-looking.
Offering help with ましょうか (mashou ka)
You have learned how to offer help using ましょうか, making your conversations more polite and considerate.
Counting with the counter 枚 (まい: mai)
You have learned how to count thin, flat objects using the counter 枚, which is essential for everyday tasks such as buying tickets or asking for additional items at a restaurant.
Each of these skills will enrich your Japanese conversations, and with regular practice, they will become second nature.
To help reinforce what you’ve learned in this chapter, we’ve put together a fun revision exercise. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or simply test your knowledge, this exercise is perfect for you. If you find anything challenging, don’t hesitate to revisit the chapter. Happy practising!
Exercise 1
