LexemicaJapanese course

Beginner · scenario 9 of 84

Say you don't understand

Politely explain that you cannot understand what someone is saying.

The situation Someone is talking to you. Politely let them know you don't understand.

The dialogue

  1. すみません、日本語​が​わかります​か?

    sumimasen, nihongo ga wakarimasu ka?

    Excuse me, do you understand Japanese?

  2. すみません、よく​わかりません。

    sumimasen, yoku wakarimasen.

    Sorry, I don't really understand.

  3. わかりました。ゆっくり​話します。

    wakarimashita. yukkuri hanashimasu.

    I understand. I'll speak slowly.

  4. ありがとう​ございます。もう​一度​お願い​します。

    arigatō gozaimasu. mō ichido onegai shimasu.

    Thank you. Once more, please.

  5. はい、どうぞ。

    hai, dōzo.

    Yes, here you go.

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