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.
JLPT N4 Grammar: かい (kai) Meaning
The particle “かい” (kai) is used in a question to ask if something has happened or if something is true. It can be translated to “or” in English.
FORM
Sentence かい
Examples
- 大丈夫 かい？ You okay?
- 今朝は飯を食べたかい？ Did you have a meal this morning?
- 鈴木君も くる かい？ Is Suzuki coming too?
- 「君のランチはそれだけかい？ “Is that all you’re having for lunch?” (Structurally: “Is your lunch that only?”)
- 僕は、「モカは、あの鳥のことを知っているのかい？」と聞いた。 “Mocha, do you know about that bird?” I asked.
- 鳥が、「君の家は、どんな家だったか覚えているかい？」と聞いてきた。 The bird asked me, “Do you remember what kind of house your house was?”
- よう、ジョンさん、カラオケは はじめてだ って きいたけど、本当 かい？ Hey, John, I heard that karaoke is a first for you—is that true?