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Phrase and Translation
Japanese Phrase:
お風呂場はとてもきれいです。
Romaji (Transliteration):
Ofuroba wa totemo kirei desu.
English Translation:
The bathroom is very clean.
Word Breakdown:
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お風呂場 (Ofuroba)
- Meaning: Bathroom (specifically the bathing area).
- Etymology: Combines お風呂 (ofuro), meaning “bath,” with 場 (ba), meaning “place.”
- Significance: Refers to the bathing area in Japanese homes, which is separate from the toilet area.
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は (Wa)
- Meaning: Topic marker.
- Function: Indicates that the sentence is about お風呂場 (the bathroom).
- Significance: A key grammatical particle that establishes the topic of a statement in Japanese.
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とても (Totemo)
- Meaning: Very.
- Type: Adverb.
- Significance: Adds emphasis to adjectives or verbs, making the sentence more descriptive.
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きれい (Kirei)
- Meaning: Clean, neat, or beautiful.
- Type: な-adjective (adjective that can also act as a noun).
- Significance: A versatile word often used to describe cleanliness or aesthetic beauty.
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です (Desu)
- Meaning: Is, polite sentence-ending particle.
- Function: Adds politeness and formality to the sentence.
- Significance: Reflects Japanese culture’s emphasis on respect and politeness in communication.
Words of Significance:
お風呂場 (Ofuroba)
- Meaning: Bathroom (specifically the bathing area).
- Etymology: Combines お風呂 (ofuro), meaning “bath,” with 場 (ba), meaning “place.”
- Significance: In Japanese homes, the bathing area is typically separate from the toilet area, reflecting the cultural emphasis on cleanliness and relaxation in bathing.
とても (Totemo)
- Meaning: Very.
- Type: Adverb.
- Significance: Used to intensify adjectives or verbs, it is a staple word in everyday Japanese to add emphasis or express strong feelings.
きれい (Kirei)
- Meaning: Clean, neat, or beautiful.
- Type: な-adjective (adjective that can also act as a noun).
- Significance: A versatile word that can describe physical cleanliness (e.g., a tidy room) or aesthetic beauty (e.g., a beautiful flower), showcasing its dual use in practical and artistic contexts.
です (Desu)
- Meaning: Is, polite sentence-ending particle.
- Function: Adds politeness and formality to sentences, making them suitable for neutral or formal conversations.
- Significance: Highlights the Japanese cultural value of respect and politeness, as its usage softens statements and maintains social harmony.