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01-18-2007, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Inba View Post
Thank you, You have been much help. My friend accually laughed when I said a few things to her. ^^
What does the word "Desu" mean? And how would I say "Thank you" and "Your welcome"?

Please and Thank you!
Glad I could help ^_^

Desu is the Japanese copula verb. Essentially, is ithe equivalent to the English verb "to be."

For example:
Toire was doko desu ka
Where is the bathroom?

Ima wa nanji desu ka
What time is it right now?

Watashi wa gakusei desu.
I am a student.


Thank you in varying degrees (from casual to formal):
Domo
Arigatou
Arigatou Gozaimasu
Domo Arigatou Gozaimasu

You're welcome:
Dou Itashimashite.


"To teach is to learn." - Japanese Proverb
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