How to Say ‘Which part / where (as in “which part was…”)’ in Japanese
どこが
doko ga
[DOH-koh GAH]
💬 Usage Tip: [どこが] sets up “which part…?” It often pairs with a description: [どこが難しい？]
🇯🇵 In Japan: When clarifying, Japanese often ask specifically “which part” to pinpoint the issue rather than debating the whole explanation.
Phrase Breakdown
どこ
doko
[DOH-koh]
where
Question word “where.” With が, it highlights the subject/focus: どこが〜？ = “Which part/where exactly is…?”
どこが分からない？
Which part don’t you understand?
が
ga
[GAH]
(subject marker)
Marks the focused subject. In questions like どこが〜？ it means “where/which part is (the issue)?”
どこが難しかった？
Which part was difficult?
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