“What is this” in Japanese is これは何ですか (これはなんですか), pronounced kore wa nan desu ka.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 8 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
A lifesaver in shops and restaurants. For something near the other person, use それは何ですか.
Example sentences
- これは何ですか。これはなんですか。What is this?
- それは何ですか。それはなんですか。What is that (near you)?
Quick practice
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Related phrases
大丈夫ですIt's okay問題ありませんNo problemもちろんOf course本当ですかReallyなるほどI seeちょっと待ってくださいWait a moment行きましょうLet's go気をつけてくださいBe careful
FAQ
How do you say What is this in Japanese?
What is this in Japanese is これは何ですか (これはなんですか), pronounced “kore wa nan desu ka”.
How do you write What is this in Japanese?
It's written これは何ですか with kanji, or これはなんですか in hiragana. Both are read kore wa nan desu ka.