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2 words

It's not nearly as complex as English, but as usual we find ways to screw it up.
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Kamakun
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2 words

Post by Kamakun »

Need "De Arimasu". Hope there is help. :lol:
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Re: 2 words

Post by Guest »

That "de" is a sentence particle

Did you take it from a sentence? If you did, maybe try putting it in with your next post or edit it. Right now what you're asking is hard for people to work with
Kamakun
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Re: 2 words

Post by Kamakun »

Oh, I thought it had a specific meaning. I actually got it from a Japanese show and I can't really get any of the sentences. Sorry.
Ryukon
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Re: 2 words

Post by Ryukon »

Anonymous wrote:That "de" is a sentence particle
Even if it was a sentence particle, I would think it would be "ga arimasu" instead of "de".

But then again, I haven't come across a sentence or learned about the "de" particle having an "arimasu/arimasen" after it.

to Kamaking-san: it could have a meaning though. I'm just not the one to tell you what exactly it translates to. :lol:
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geishaboy
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Re: 2 words

Post by geishaboy »

De Arimasu (also de aru) is a rather old and pretty polite way of saying "desu" wich means "is, am, are" ect

So you could say

(This is a book)

kore ha hon desu
これは本です

or

kore ha hon de arimasu
これは本であります 

People this day and age don't really say "de arimasu" often though
Ryukon
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Re: 2 words

Post by Ryukon »

Interesting...I'll be sure to remember this one.
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