How to Say ‘Have you understood?’ in Japanese
分かったか
わかったか
💬 Usage Tip: A direct and somewhat abrupt way to confirm comprehension.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
分かっわかっ
[wakatsu]
understood (stem of 分かる)
From 分かる “to understand.” 分かった is past/complete: “got it/understood.”
分かったか、もう一度言うぞ。
Got it? I’ll say it again.
たた
[ta]
(past ending)
た marks past/completed action: 分かった = “understood.”
分かったか、返事しろ。
Do you understand? Answer me.
かか
[ka]
(question particle)
Turns the phrase into a question, often demanding confirmation: “Got it?”
分かったか、黙って従え。
Got it? Shut up and obey.
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