How to Say ‘Sapporo is a Hokkaido company.’ in Japanese
サッポロは北海道の会社です。
sapporo wa hokkaidou no kaisha desu
[sahp-POH-roh wah Hoh-kai-doh noh kaisha dess]
Phrase Breakdown
サッポロは
sapporo wa
as for Sapporo
Here サッポロ is the beer company and the topic. は is read 'wa'.
サッポロは古いビール会社です。
Sapporo is an old beer company.
Words in this phrase
サッポロ
sapporo
[sahp-POH-roh]
Sapporo
A Japanese beer company from Hokkaido.
サッポロはおいしいです。
Sapporo is tasty.
は
wa
[wah]
topic marker
は marks the topic of the sentence.
空席はありますか。
Are there any seats available?
北海道の会社です。
hokkaidou no kaisha desu
is a Hokkaido company
This says where the company comes from. Hold the long 'o' in 'Hokkaidou'.
これは北海道の会社です。
This is a Hokkaido company.
Words in this phrase
北海道
hokkaidou
[Hoh-kai-doh]
Hokkaido
Japan's northernmost island, known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs (onsen), and ski resorts.
北海道は冬の観光地として人気があります。
Hokkaido is popular as a winter tourist destination.
の
no
[noh]
of
A linking particle connecting nouns, like 'of' or showing description.
前の方が見やすいです。
The front area is easier to see from.
会社
kaisha
[kaisha]
company
A business or employer; often used when talking about workplaces, jobs, or organizations.
この会社は成長が早いです。
This company is growing quickly.
です
desu
[dess]
is; am; are
A basic polite copula used to say 'is/am/are.'
田中です。
I am Tanaka.
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