The Question Words in Japanese
日本語の疑問詞は、質問をするために使われます。これらの言葉を覚えることで、会話がスムーズになります。特に、何（なに）や誰（だれ）は日常会話でよく使われるので、しっかり覚えておきましょう。
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| English | Japanese | Pronunciation | Hear |
|---|---|---|---|
| what | 何nani | nah-nee | |
| who | 誰dare | dah-reh | |
| where | どこdoko | doh-koh | |
| when | いつitsu | ee-tsoo | |
| why | なぜnaze | nah-zeh | |
| how | どうdou | doh | |
| which | どれdore | doh-reh | |
| how much | いくらikura | ee-koo-rah |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say the question words in Japanese?
In Japanese, the question words are: 何, 誰, どこ, いつ, なぜ, どう, どれ, いくら. Tap the audio on each row to hear it.
What is the best way to memorize the question words in Japanese?
Say them out loud in order every day, then practice using them in real sentences. Speaking them beats silently reading a list.