How to Say ‘The photo is attached, isn't it?’ in Japanese
写真は貼ってありますね。
shashin wa hatsu te ari masu ne
[shah-SHEEN wah HAHT teh ah-ree mahs neh]
🇯🇵 In Japan: The application needs an ID photo of a set size (4cm×3cm), usually from one of the photo booths found at stations. Glue it on before you arrive.
Phrase Breakdown
写真は
shashin wa
the photo (topic)
写真 (shashin) means 'photo'. は is read 'wa' and marks the topic.
写真はこれです。
This is the photo.
Words in this phrase
写真
shashin
[shah-SHEEN]
photograph
A photo or picture taken with a camera.
写真を見せてください。
Please show me the photo.
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?
貼ってありますね。
hatsu te ari masu ne
is attached, right?
This confirms that something is already stuck on. Hold the small っ as a short pause, and end with a gentle ね.
ポスターが貼ってありますね。
There's a poster up, isn't there?
Words in this phrase
貼っ
hatsu
[HAHT]
stick; paste (te-stem)
Form of 貼る, to stick or paste something onto a surface.
壁にポスターを貼ってください。
Please put the poster on the wall.
て
te
[teh]
and; -te form
A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.
仕事を探している人と話しました。
I spoke with a person who is looking for work.
あり
ari
[ah-ree]
exist/have
The stem of ある, used for existence or availability of things.
S席はありましたか。
Were S seats available?
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.
予約を確認し ます。
I will confirm the reservation.
ね
ne
[neh]
isn't it?; right?
A sentence-ending particle used to seek agreement or add warmth.
すばらしい経験ですね。
That's wonderful experience, isn't it?
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