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 N5 Grammar: はどうですか (wa dou desu ka) Meaning

「は」 in the phrase 「はどうですか」 is a particle that indicates the topic of the sentence. The phrase as a whole can be translated to “How about (the topic)?” or “What do you think about (the topic)?” It is commonly used as a polite way of asking for someone’s opinion or making a suggestion.

FORM

Noun はどうですか

Examples

1. 学校はどうですか？ How’s school?  
2. 食欲はどうですか。 How is your appetite?  
3. 鼻水はどうですか。 Do you have a runny nose? (“How is your nasal mucus?”)  
4. この本はどうですか。 How is this book?  
5. 今日の天気はどうですか。 How is the weather today?  
6. 今日の天気はどうですか。 How is the weather today?  
7. 今日は具合はどうですか。 How’s your condition today?  
8. 明日の天気はどうですか。 How is the weather tomorrow?  
9. この本の感想はどうですか？ What is your impression of this book?  
10. そちらの天気はどうですか。 How is the weather up there?