XはYです

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Here are the key points of this lesson: Omission of the subject (Xは) Using 'は' for clarity Nouns in Japanese” Omission of the subject (Xは) In Japanese, sentences often omit subjects when the context makes them clear, unlike in English where subjects like "I" or "it" are typically included.  For example, "I am a student," "My major is Japanese language," and "It is 12:30" translate into Japanese as "がくせいです," "にほんごです," and "12じはんです," respectively, without direct subjects. Using 'は' for clarity If the context doesn't provide clarity, Japanese sentences can start with a topic marked by "wa" (は in hiragana), indicating "As for X, it is Y.” For example,  “わたしは がくせいです" (As for me, I am a student), “せんこうは にほんごです" (As for my major, it is Japanese language), and "じかんは12じはんです" (As for the current time, it is 12:30). The particle "wa" (は), used to denote ...

28. Can you say “The pencils are 100 yen each” in Japanese?

  28.  Expressing Prices in Japanese: "1+Counter+Number Yen"



Being able to ask and understand prices in Japanese is crucial for everyday interactions. In this article, we will focus on a specific structure pattern used to inquire about or state the price of a single item. By mastering the "1+Counter+Number Yen" pattern, you will be able to confidently ask about individual prices and provide accurate responses. Let's explore this structure in detail and enhance our Japanese language skills.

Examples:

鉛筆は1100です。Enpitsu wa ippon hyakuen desu.
The pencils are 100 yen each.   

A: このノートは1冊いくらですか。Kono nōto wa issatsu ikura desuka? 
How much are these notebooks each?
B: (このノートは1冊) (kono nōto wa issatsu) hyakuen desu. 
The notebooks are 100 yen each.

Note: In this structure, there is no need to use particles like “wa ()” or “de ().” Simply follow the format of “1+Counter+Number Yen.” Avoid using the incorrect forms such as "オレンジは一つは150円です。orenji wa hitotsu wa 150 en desu" or “ オレンジは一つで150円です。orenji wa hitotsu de 150 en desu." Instead, use the correct expression “オレンジは一つ150円です。orenji wa hitotsu 150 en desu" (The oranges are 150 yen each).

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