Learn to Form Simple Sentences with Katakana Words!

1. Introduction: Let’s Use Katakana in Sentences!

In our previous lesson, we learned common Katakana words, including loanwords like コーヒー (kōhī = coffee) and unique words like コンビニ (konbini = convenience store).

But knowing just the words isn’t enough! To truly use Katakana, you need to form sentences. Today, we’ll learn how to create simple Japanese sentences using Katakana words!

2. Basic Sentence Patterns (Using Katakana in Sentences)

🔹 Pattern 1: Subject + Verb (S + V)

• わたし は コーヒー を のむ。 (*Watashi wa kōhī o nomu.* – I drink coffee.)
• かれ は スーパー に いく。 (*Kare wa sūpā ni iku.* – He goes to the supermarket.)

🔹 Pattern 2: Subject + Object + Verb (S + O + V)

• わたし は メール を かく。 (*Watashi wa mēru o kaku.* – I write an email.)
• かのじょ は ノート を よむ。 (*Kanojo wa nōto o yomu.* – She reads a notebook.)

3. Practical Example Sentences (Real-Life Usage!)

🍽️ Food & Drinks (食べ物・飲み物)

Japanese	Reading	English
わたし は ピザ を たべる。	Watashi wa piza o taberu.	I eat pizza. 🍕
かれ は コーヒー を のむ。	Kare wa kōhī o nomu.	He drinks coffee. ☕
かのじょ は アイスクリーム が すき です。	Kanojo wa aisukurīmu ga suki desu.	She likes ice cream. 🍨

🏪 Shopping (ショッピング)

Japanese	Reading	English
わたし は コンビニ に いく。	Watashi wa konbini ni iku.	I go to the convenience store. 🏪
かれ は スーパー で ジュース を かう。	Kare wa sūpā de jūsu o kau.	He buys juice at the supermarket. 🍹

4. Fun Ways to Practice Using Katakana Sentences!

• ✅ Write Your Own Sentences! – Choose a Katakana word and try making a simple sentence!
• ✅ Try Speaking Aloud! – Read the sentences out loud to practice pronunciation!
• ✅ Spot Katakana Words in Real Life! – Look for Katakana words on menus, advertisements, and product packaging!

5. Summary & Next Lesson

• ✅ How to form simple Japanese sentences using Katakana
• ✅ Common sentence patterns with loanwords
• ✅ Fun ways to practice using Katakana words in daily life

Next time, we’ll wrap up our beginner’s course with a special lesson: "How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese!" 🎤

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