Talking About Numbers - Learn Basic Japanese Phrases

Hi, everyone. I'm Alisha. Welcome to Conversational Phrases. We've found that the best way to learn a language is to speak it from day one, and the best way to start speaking is to learn phrases that you'll use in real conversations. In this lesson, we'll learn conversational phrases to answer the question, what's your favorite number? After watching this video, you'll be able to say many numbers and ask someone their favorite number. And if you want to learn more vocabulary, phrases, and example sentences you can use in real life situations, click the link in the description to download your Talking About Numbers PDF cheat sheet for free. Now, let's take a look at some conversational phrases. What's your favorite number? It's seven. First of all, you'll need to learn how to say, what's your favorite number? That's... Listen to it again. This Japanese sentence literally means, as for your favorite number, what is? But it translates as, what's your favorite number? Now, how do you answer this question? The pattern is, number. This Japanese sentence literally translates as, number is. But it means, it's number. For example, it's seven. Here are a few more numbers you can use with the same pattern. Let's look at some examples. Listen and repeat, or speak along with the native speakers. Okay, now it's your turn. Do you remember how to say, what's your favorite number? Imagine it's two. Do you remember how to say, two? Say, it's two. Now, answer the question saying, it's two. Now, imagine it's four. Do you remember how to say, four? Say, it's four. Now, answer the question by saying, it's four. Now, imagine it's nine. Do you remember how to say, nine? Say, it's nine. Now, answer the question saying, it's nine. In this lesson, you learned number-related phrases you can use in your everyday life to talk about numbers. You are now able to count like a native speaker. Start by practicing in the comments below. Tell us your favorite number. Lastly, don't forget to click the link in the description and download your PDF cheat sheets. You'll get useful phrases you need for everyday life for free. See you in the next lesson. Bye.