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 |