4.7 Review
In this chapter, you have delved into katakana and honed your Japanese conversational skills, equipping you for practical interactions in Japanese shops and beyond. Here is a summary of the knowledge and techniques you have acquired:
Katakana understanding
You have delved into the workings of the katakana script, enhancing your grasp of its function in sentences.
Personal identification
You have learned to write or type your name in katakana, personalising your Japanese writing experience.
Demonstrative pronouns
You have acquired the ability to use demonstrative pronouns for objects, adding versatility to your conversation.
Asking ‘what’ questions
You have mastered the usage of 何（なん）(nan: what) in the pattern ‘X は Y ですか’, allowing you to inquire about unfamiliar objects.
Counting mastery
You have developed the ability to count small items, a practical skill for daily situations.
Conjunctions and particles
You have understood the distinct roles of それから (sorekara: and then) and と (to: and), and applied them appropriately in sentences, enriching your knowledge of connective expressions.
Sentence-ending particles
You have grasped the nuances of the sentence-ending particles ね (ne) and よ (yo), and learned how to apply them, adding subtlety and emphasis to your speech.
These skills serve as crucial stepping stones for further growth in your Japanese language journey. Keep up the fantastic work!
Here’s a revision exercise to solidify your grasp of this chapter’s concepts. Use it to reinforce your learning and practise your skills. Enjoy, and revisit any section if you need more clarity.
Figures
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2 “Two Women Looking at the Code at Laptop” (untitled) by Christina Morillo. Pexels. Licensed under Pexels licence.
3 “A Woman Tutoring a Young Man” (untitled) by MART PRODUCTION. Pexels. Licensed under Pexels licence.
4 “Three Girls Standing on Mountain Looking at the View” (untitled) by RDNE Stock project. Pexels. Licensed under Pexels licence.
References
Kraft, Steven. “Hiragana / Katakana.” Accessed December 11, 2023. https://steven-kraft.com/projects/japanese/kana/.
