友達のあやかさんです This is my friend, Ayaka-san.

Tam and her friend Ayaka have come to the observation deck of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. They're meeting up with Mi Ya, who lives in "Haru-san House."

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わあ、すごい!きれいだね。
Waa, sugoi! Kiree da ne.
Wow, fantastic! Beautiful.
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はい。
Hai.
Yes it is.
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ああ、タム、遅れてごめんなさい。
Aa, Tamu, okurete gomen nasai.
Tam, sorry I’m late.
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友達のあやかさんです。
Tomodachi no Ayaka-san desu.
This is my friend, Ayaka-san.
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こんにちは。ミーヤーです。
Konnichiwa. Miiyaa desu.
Hi. I’m Mi Ya.
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ああ、ミーヤーさん!
Aa, Miiyaa-san!
Ah, Mi Ya-san!
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写真を撮ってるんでしょう?
Shashin o totterun deshoo?
I’ve heard you’re a photographer.
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すごいなあ。私も撮ってくださいね。
Sugoi naa. Watashi mo totte kudasai ne.
That's wonderful. Would you take my picture too?
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あ、はい・・・。
A, hai...
Uh, sure.
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Vocabulary (10)
Basic phrase
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Introducing friends and others
友達のあやかさんです。
Tomodachi no Ayaka-san desu.
This is my friend, Ayaka-san.
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To introduce family members and friends to others, say "[your relationship with the person] no [name (san)] desu." The particle "no" connects one noun to another, with the first noun modifying the next. "San" is an honorific title that's added to a name, but it's not used for yourself or family members.

Step-up - Greetings
Morning
おはよう(ございます)
ohayoo (gozaimasu)
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Daytime
こんにちは
konnichiwa
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Evening
こんばんは
konbanwa
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Use It!
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友達の田中さんです。
Tomodachi no Tanaka-san desu.
This is my friend, Tanaka-san.
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はじめまして。田中です。
Hajimemashite. Tanaka desu.
Hello. I’m Tanaka.
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はじめまして。よろしくお願いします。
Hajimemashite. Yoroshiku onegai-shimasu.
Hello. Nice to meet you.
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Try It Out!
1
Which of these three choices is the correct way to say this sentence in Japanese?
This is my younger sister, Anna.
妹 | アンナ
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imooto | Anna
younger sister | Anna
This is my younger sister, Anna.
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1. Imooto ga Anna desu.
2. Imooto no Anna-san desu.
3. Imooto no Anna desu.
2
Say the sentence in Japanese, using the following word(s).
This is my [relationship], [name (san)]. 【relatioinship】の【name(-san)】です。 【relationship】 no 【name (-san)】 desu.
同僚 | ヤンさん
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dooryoo | Yan-san
colleague | Jan-san
This is my [relationship], [name (san)]. 【relatioinship】の【name(-san)】です。 【relationship】 no 【name (-san)】 desu.
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Show answer 同僚のヤンさんです。
3
Say the sentence in Japanese, using the following word(s).
This is my [relationship], [name (san)]. 【relatioinship】の【name(-san)】です。 【relationship】 no 【name (-san)】 desu.
息子 | キルリ
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musuko | Kiruri
son | Kiruri
This is my [relationship], [name (san)]. 【relatioinship】の【name(-san)】です。 【relationship】 no 【name (-san)】 desu.
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Show answer 息子のキルリです。

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Mi Ya’s Travel Guide
Spots for Tokyo Scenic Views

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, where the skit took place, is in Shinjuku. Its observatory is open to the public. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo 202 meters above ground. If the weather is good, you can even see Mount Fuji.

Tokyo Tower is famous for its bright orange and white coloring. Tokyo Skytree near Asakusa was built in 2012, becoming the world's tallest tower. Both are beautiful when they're lit up at night.