Meanings
Particle
1. indicates a question
at sentence end
2. or; whether or not
after each alternative
3. some- (e.g. something, someone)
after an interrogative
4. hmm; huh
indicates doubt, uncertainty, etc.; sometimes after other particles
Prefix
5. very
emphatic prefix; usu. before an adjective
Suffix
6. -al; -ial; -ic; -ical; -ish; -y
suffix forming adjectives or adverbs; after an indeclinable word
Archaic
Adverb
7. in that way
Pitch accent
Top 100
Examples (200 in total)
Can I have the key now, please?
Do you have a guide map of the city?
Aren't you embarrassed?
Do you know me?
What are you doing?
What is this called?
I feel something.
I thought you wouldn't come.
Is this edible?
I must say something.
How was it?
Is there more?
You know something, don't you?
Shall we go home?
Won't you come over to my place?
Shall we begin now?
Do you know why?
Can you answer this?
Are you still open?
Do you have a child?
Have you done everything?
I won't die.
Something is strange.
Are you looking for something?
You're hiding something, aren't you?
Are you ready?
Did you see her face?
Do you want to ask me any questions?
"Is he coming?" "No, I don't think so."
Can I do anything?
What do you think of this?
Did he go there?
Did you see that?
How do I look?
Would you like to wait?
What were you doing today?
Can you give me a house?
What did you make?
I don't know if I have the time.
What do you think, doctor?
Do you come here often?
Where were you?
Would you care to come with us?
What can you do?
"Will you go?" "I will if I have to."
What was that noise?
Can I walk down here?
Who were you talking to?
"Did you just say something?" "No, I didn't say anything."
What sort of work do you do?
Can you hear me?
Where is he standing?
I'll tell you where it is.
What are you worrying about?
Did you hear your name called?
Would you please stop talking?
What did you write?
Do you believe in the existence of God?
You know who I am, don't you?
Can I see that?
Do you know them?
I thought you wanted this.
What fun!
Won't you speak more slowly?
What are you staring at?
I don't know if I still have it.
Is this a dream?
Is this water drinkable?
For a moment, I thought I was going to die.
Have you ever been there?
Do you understand the situation?
When do you wake up?
Why didn't you come?
Did you pick this?
I thought something was strange.
Would you please be quiet for a minute?
Would you please show me another one?
We have to change something.
Do you have a favorite color?
Do you think it's my fault?
Would you like a ride?
Are you in pain now?
Can I be your friend?
Can you see anything over there?
Is that all you want to say?
Would you come here a moment?
"Did you say something?" "What do you think I said?"
Do you know what the difference is?
Would you like to wait in the room?
What are you doing here?
I know what that is.
I don't know what to say.
I don't know what's wrong.
What was said by him?
Does she always go there?
What have you been doing all this while?
What do you do?
I don't understand what I'm supposed to do.
Don't you want to know what it means?
Have there been any changes?
Show me how to do it.
What do you think about it?
You know where the problem lies.
Do you know the reason?
Could you let him out?
I don't know whether he is dead or alive.
Is this place safe?
Was someone in that room?
Do you still remember me?
Did you notice him coming in?
I don't know where to put it in.
Can we meet somewhere?
Where is he running now?
I don't know what this means.
Where can I get some help?
Can you see that small house?
There has to be a reason.
Would you like to go out for a drink after work?
Could you give me your name?
"Is she reading a book?" "Yes, she is."
Do you walk to school?
I felt like I needed to say something.
We must decide when to start.
May I see you tomorrow?
Don't you sleep well at night?
Do I have to go there right away?
Was anyone in the next room?
I don't know why he's crying.
Let's find something to sit on.
Where does this street lead to?
When shall I return the book?
Could you stay here for a while?
I am apprehensive of the outcome.
I don't know when my father will come back.
I don't even know where to start.
Have you tried that store?
Do you know her at all?
I don't know when my mother will come back.
I don't know what to do anymore.
Did he tell you the truth?
Do you think he is dead?
He didn't know what to say.
I see why you don't want to go there.
Where do you think I met her?
I didn't know what to do next.
I don't know what to do next.
I don't know what to believe anymore.
I thought you might've just forgotten.
I thought you'd be kind of surprised.
Sorry, did I say something wrong?
I can't make out what you are trying to say.
Where did you see that woman?
Shall I give you something to read?
"Would you like something to eat?" "No, thank you. I'll eat something at home."
Will you show me what you bought?
"I know him well." "Oh, do you?"
I don't know how long it'll last.
Have you ever seen her?
Nobody knows where he has escaped to.
When and where did you come to know her?
I'm not sure when he'll turn up.
Why is he angry about something like that?
Can you tell me how to do this?
I'm considering going with them.
Is it near your house?
Have you ever been to that village?
Where did you see the boy?
"Do you have anything to do?" "Nothing in particular."
It is up to you to decide what to do.
I wondered why people were staring at me.
When did you get to know the fact?
I can't understand what you said at all.
Is your school in this town?
You know that you can tell me if something's going on, right?
I didn't know what to say to him.
I don't know what you're doing now.
At first, I didn't know what to do.
I've met you before, but I can't remember where.
Do you remember the day when you and I first met?
Can you describe the situation you were in?
When was it that you first met her?
I don't understand what he wants me to do.
Is there something you'd like to tell me?
Will you show me what you bought yesterday?
Can you see something red down below?
What made you decide to come here now?
Why did you come here so early?
Shall I ask her to send the book to us?
Is there anything that I can do for you?
Not knowing what to do, I called her.
She has no idea what I intend to do.
"Do I have to do that again?" "No, you don't need to."
Our teacher told us what to read.
Would you like to say something to everyone here?
He had no idea what these words meant.
But my mind tells my fingers what to do.
She would not tell me why she had gone home first.
"Are you OK?" "I'm fine!"
Can you speak another language?
Have you known her since 1990?