“What does it mean” in Japanese is どういう意味ですか (どういういみですか), pronounced dō iu imi desu ka.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 9 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
Put the word in front: 「やばい」はどういう意味ですか.
Example sentences
- これはどういう意味ですか。これはどういういみですか。What does this mean?
- 「やばい」はどういう意味ですか。「やばい」はどういういみですか。What does “yabai” mean?
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書いてもらえますかCan you write it友達になりましょうLet's be friendsLINEを交換しませんかCan I have your LINEまた会いましょうLet's meet again何をしていますかWhat are you doing週末は暇ですかAre you free this weekendご飯を食べに行きましょうLet's go eatとても楽しかったですI had a great time
FAQ
How do you say What does it mean in Japanese?
What does it mean in Japanese is どういう意味ですか (どういういみですか), pronounced “dō iu imi desu ka”.
How do you write What does it mean in Japanese?
It's written どういう意味ですか with kanji, or どういういみですか in hiragana. Both are read dō iu imi desu ka.