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 essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 例えば (tatoeba)
Meaning: “for example” or “such as.”
It is commonly used to give examples or illustrate a point in a sentence.
Examples
- 例えば、どんなことですか。 Do you have any examples?
- 例えばどんなことをしたいですか。 Like (for example) what kind of things do you want to do?
- お正月にアジア、例えばタイに行きたいです。 I want to travel somewhere in Asia, like Thailand for example.
- 色々な国に行って見たい。例えば、ベトナム。 I want to go to a variety of countries. Vietnam for example.
- 例えば、「英語が好きですか。」と聞いてみたら？ For example, why don’t you ask ‘Do you like English?’
- 例えば、翻訳者になったら日本に住むことが出来る。 For example, if you become a translator, you will be able to live in Japan.
