2.8 Review
To recap, in this chapter, you have learned various aspects of Japanese to enhance your conversations, as well as your reading and writing skills, including:
Hiragana mastery
You have now added more hiragana characters to your Japanese reading and writing toolkit, broadening your skills in areas, such as the Japanese sound and punctuation systems.
Greeting techniques
You have practiced simple greeting phrases to initiate engaging and friendly conversations confidently.
Self-introduction proficiency
You have mastered essential sentence patterns to introduce yourself confidently.
X wa Y desu sentence pattern
You have learned to use the fundamental sentence pattern ‘X wa Y desu’ (X is Y) effectively, refining your self-introduction skills in Japanese.
Punctuation application
You have gained proficiency in using the Japanese punctuation system, which enhances your reading and writing abilities.
Understanding the usages of different first-person pronouns
You have explored various first-person pronouns in Japanese, understanding their diverse variations and significant gender dimensions.
The insights you have gained in this chapter provide a solid foundation for your continued journey towards mastering Japanese.
To further consolidate your understanding of the concepts and techniques we have covered in this chapter, we have prepared a revision exercise for you. It is designed to help you practise your new skills. Have fun with it, and feel free to review any sections of the chapter to clarify any points!
Exercise 1
