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 begin now?
Shall we go home?
Won't you come over to my place?
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.
Is he sleeping?
Are you looking for something?
Are you ready?
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?
How do I look?
Did you see that?
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.
He or I am to blame.
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.
Would you please stop talking?
Do you believe in the existence of God?
Can I see that?
What did you write?
Do you know them?
You know who I am, don't you?
What fun!
I thought you wanted this.
Won't you speak more slowly?
What are you staring at?
I don't know if I still have it.
Is this water drinkable?
Is this a dream?
For a moment, I thought I was going to die.
Do you understand the situation?
Have you ever been there?
When do you wake up?
Why didn't you come?
Did you pick this?
I thought something was strange.
Would you please show me another one?
Would you please be quiet for a minute?
We have to change something.
Do you have a favorite color?
Would you like a ride?
Do you think it's my fault?
Are you in pain now?
Will you join us?
Can you see anything over there?
Can I be your friend?
Is that all you want to say?
Is she here yet?
Would you come here a moment?
Is he still here?
"Did you say something?" "What do you think I said?"
Do you know what the difference is?
What are you doing here?
Would you like to wait in the room?
I know what that is.
I don't know what to say.
Did he tell you anything?
What was said by him?
Does she always go there?
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?
Didn't you hear your name called?
I don't know whether he is dead or alive.
Was someone in that room?
Is this place safe?
Did you notice him coming in?
I don't know where to put it in.
Where is he running now?
Can you see that small house?
Where can I get some help?
There has to be a reason.
Would you like to go out for a drink after work?
I don't remember where I bought it.
Could you give me your name?
Did you buy this book?
I felt like I needed to say something.
Do you walk to school?
We must decide when to start.
May I see you tomorrow?
Do I have to go there right away?
Was anyone in the next room?
Where does this street lead to?
When shall I return the book?
Could you stay here for a while?
Let's find something to sit on.
I don't know why he's crying.
I am apprehensive of the outcome.
I don't even know where to start.
I don't know when my father will come back.
I felt something touch my feet.
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.
What do you really think of him?
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?
Let me know as soon as anything happens.
I didn't know what to do next.
You don't know how worried I am.
I don't know what to do next.
I don't know what to believe anymore.
I thought you might've just forgotten.
Do you remember what happened that day?
I thought you'd be kind of surprised.
I am sure I met him somewhere, but I do not remember who he is.
Sorry, did I say something wrong?
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."
"I know him well." "Oh, do you?"
Nobody knows where he has escaped to.
When and where did you come to know her?
Have you ever seen 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?
Is it near your house?
Have you ever been to that village?
I'm considering going with them.
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?
Is your school in this town?
I can't understand what you said at all.
I don't know what you're doing now.
You know that you can tell me if something's going on, right?
I didn't know what to say to him.
At first, I didn't know what to do.
I've met you before, but I can't remember where.
I can't understand why he did that.
Is there anyone here who can explain what's going on?
What do you know about him?
When was it that you first met her?
Is there something you'd like to tell me?
I don't know what you want me to do.
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?
Can you tell me where the nearest antique shop is?
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.
He doesn't like to wait until the last moment to do something.
"Are you OK?" "I'm fine!"
Can you speak another language?
Have you known her since 1990?