How to Say ‘Do you understand?’ in Japanese
分かりますか？
わかりますか？
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced (wa-ka-ri-ma-su-ka), a check for comprehension.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Polite way to ensure someone understands, common in teaching.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
分かりわかり
[wakari]
understand
To comprehend or grasp.
私は日本語が分かります。
I understand Japanese.
ますます
[masu]
is
Indicates present tense.
彼はいます。
He is here.
かか
[ka]
question particle
Indicates a question.
これが分かりますか？
Do you understand this?
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