It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning basic words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: どこ (doko)
Meaning: where
It is used to ask about the location of something or someone. For example:
- どこにいますか？ (Doko ni imasu ka?) – “Where are you?”
- どこに行くのですか？ (Doko ni iku no desu ka?) – “Where are you going?”
In this sentence, the speaker is asking about the location of something. The word どこ (doko) is used to ask where the thing is located.
Here is another example:
- どこに住んでいますか？ (Doko ni sunde imasu ka?) – “Where do you live?”
In this sentence, the speaker is asking about the location of the person’s residence.
The word どこ (doko) asks where the person lives.
Here are five more examples of how どこ (doko) can be used in a sentence:
- どこに行ったの？ (Doko ni itta no?) – “Where did you go?”
- どこから来ましたか？ (Doko kara kimashita ka?) – “Where are you from?”
- どこで買ったの？ (Doko de katta no?) – “Where did you buy it?”
- どこですか？ (Doko desu ka?) – “Where is it?”
- どこにあるの？ (Doko ni aru no?) – “Where is it?”