Write to a teacher or organiser when instructions leave a detail unclear.
The idea
Name the topic with 〜について, say what you do not understand and ask one specific question. 〜ですか checks your understanding; 〜していただけますか politely asks the other person to explain. Close by thanking them when appropriate.
| Part | Example |
|---|---|
| 話題 | 集合の時間について |
| 不明な点 | 開始の時間がよくわかりません。 |
| 確認 | 集合は3時ですか。 |
| お願い | 説明していただけますか。 |
Examples
- 先生、質問があります。Teacher, I have a question.
- 集合の時間についてお聞きしたいです。I would like to ask about the meeting time.
- 開始の時間がよくわかりません。I am not sure what time it starts.
- 集合は午後3時ですか。Is the meeting time 3 p.m.?
- もう一度説明していただけますか。Could you explain it once more?
- 時間と場所をもう一度教えてください。Please tell me the time and place once more.
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Watch out
A vague それはどういう意味ですか may be hard to answer without context. Quote or name the instruction and distinguish an unconfirmed guess from an agreed time.
Try it yourself
Choose and fill the blank: 開始の時間がよく_。(わかりません/あります)
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わかりません
わかりません says the starting time is not understood.
Choose and fill the blank: もう一度説明して_か。(いただけます/ありません)
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いただけます
いただけますか makes a polite request after 説明して.
Choose and fill the blank: 集合は3時_。(ですか/ください)
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ですか
ですか turns the proposed meeting time into a question.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose and fill the blank: 開始の時間がよく_。(わかりません/あります)
Choose and fill the blank: もう一度説明して_か。(いただけます/ありません)
Choose and fill the blank: 集合は3時_。(ですか/ください)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write a message asking whether a fictional meeting starts at three. Identify the event and ask for confirmation without assuming the answer.

