Explanation：どんな
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"what kind of / what sort of"
The word どんな (donna) in Japanese is a question word meaning "what kind of" or "which type of." It's used to ask for a description, category, or characteristic of a noun. It typically comes directly before a noun to ask about the qualities or types of that noun.
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どんな + Noun
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- Question Word: "どんな" is used to ask about the nature or characteristics of a noun.
- Placement: It directly precedes a noun.
- Common in Various Contexts: Often used in everyday questions to gather information about preferences, types, or kinds of things.
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N5
Sample sentenes
A：タイは どんな ところですか。
B：にぎやかで 楽しい街です。
A：What is Bangkok like?
B：It’s a lively and fun city.
A：トンカツは どんな 料理ですか。
B：豚肉の 料理です。
A：What kind of food is Tonkatsu?
B：It’s pork.
A：メアリーさんの お父さんは どんな 人ですか。
B：かっこよくて とても 優しい 人ですよ。
A：What is Mary’s daddy like?
B：He is handsome and a kind person.
A：ワンさんは どんな 人が 好きですか。
B：おもしろい人が 好きです。
A：What type of boy does Wang like?
B：She likes an entertaining person.
Vocabulary
| Japanese | English |
| ところ | place |
| まち | city |
| ぶたにく | pork |
| かっこいい | great-looking |
