How to Say ‘How about a café in Shibuya?’ in Japanese
渋谷のカフェはどうですか？
shibuya no kafe wa dou desu ka
[shee-BOO-yah no KAH-feh wah dou dess ka]
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Phrase Breakdown
渋谷のカフェは
shibuya no kafe wa
as for a café in Shibuya
渋谷のカフェ (a café in Shibuya) + は (topic marker, said 'wa').
渋谷のカフェは人気です。
Cafés in Shibuya are popular.
Words in this phrase
渋谷
shibuya
[shee-BOO-yah]
Shibuya
A busy shopping and nightlife area in Tokyo, known for trendy shops.
渋谷で友だちに会います。
I'm meeting a friend in Shibuya.
の
no
[no]
's; of
A particle that shows possession or connection between nouns.
知り合いの会社に興味があります。
I am interested in an acquaintance's company.
カフェ
kafe
[KAH-feh]
cafe
Loanword for a coffee shop.
駅の近くにカフェがあります。
There is a cafe near the station.
は
wa
[wah]
topic marker; as for
Marks 'today' as the topic. Written は but pronounced 'wa.'
本日はお時間をいただき、ありがとうございます。
Thank you for giving me your time today.
どうですか？
dou desu ka
how about it?
A polite way to suggest something. Raise your voice slightly at the end.
新宿はどうですか？
How about Shinjuku?
Words in this phrase
どう
dou
[dou]
how
Interrogative pro-adverb used to ask about manner or state.
どうしたらいいですか？
What should I do?
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.
少し伺いたいです。
I would like to ask a little.
か
ka
[ka]
question particle
Used to create a yes/no question in informal speech.
行くか？
Shall we go?
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