What is desu ka?

As a question, そう sou can be used by itself with a rising tone, or followed by か ka or ですか desu ka. It means "that is right," or "that is so," and is used as an affirmative answer to a question. Interjection examples. 学生 ( がくせい ) ですか。
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What does desu ka mean?

Learn Japanese grammar: はどうですか (wa dou desu ka). Meaning: how about; how is. This pattern is to ask about the listener's impression or opinion about something.
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What is Nani desu ka?

nani desu ka – 何ですか (なにですか) : a polite expression meaning 'what? ' in Japanese.
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What is so desu ka in Japanese?

"Sou desu ka" means "Is that so?" or "Really?" The response, "Sou desu" means "That is so" or "Yes, really".
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What is desu desu?

Desu です is a Japanese copula. That means it's a word that grammatically links subjects and predicates. It's usually translated to English as "to be" or "it is." But knowing what it is doesn't mean you know how to use it. In almost every aspect of Japanese language and culture, there are multiple levels of politeness.
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Why is desu used?

“Desu” is the polite form of the copula verb meaning “to be” or “is”. It is the verb used to describe two things as being equal, that is, X = Y. Typically, this will be done using the pattern: X wa Y desu.
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What is kawaii desu?

The Japanese phrase kawaii desu ne (可愛いですね、かわいいですね) means “cute isn't it?”. The word kawaii means cute, pretty or adorable. Kawaii is one of the most popular words among young Japanese girls and women of all ages. You might even say that kawaii is an important part of modern Japanese culture!
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What is Sugoi desu ne?

Wow! It's like a professional cook! “すごい” (sugoi) is used for people who are very close to you, but when you are not yet close to the person you want to praise or when the person you are talking to is older, you use a honorific expression and say “すごいです” (sugoi desu). Example. ギターがたった1週間で弾けるようになったんですね!
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How do you respond to desu ne?

Re: How do you answer a ''desu ne'' question? It's correct. Preferably he may answer as "Sou desu ne".
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Are wa nan desu ka?

Learn Japanese: are wa nan desu ka? - What is that over there?
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What is Doko desu ka?

“doko” is the word for “where” in Japanese. “desu” Is used at the end of the sentence and translates to “is / it is” “ka” is the question marker and signifies that the sentence is a question.
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What is dare desu ka in English?

dare desu ka – 誰ですか (だれですか) : a Japanese expression for 'who are you? ', 'who is he? ', 'who is she?
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What is Nande in Japanese?

何で can be pronounced both nande and nani de. Usually you'll hear people use nande for "why" and nani de for "with what" or "by what means". Usually sentences asking "why" start with the "why": 何でNande 東京Tōkyō にni 行きますikimasu かka ?
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What is Genki desu ka?

O genki desu ka is a phrase in Japanese that means “How are you?
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Is desu ka formal?

“Desu ka” written as ですか is pronounced as des ka. Desu [です] is a polite way to end a sentence (using formal language) and can be most easily referred to as if one was pronouncing the full-stop.
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Do you say the u in desu?

In general, you want to pronounce “desu” like “dess.” That means no “u” sound at the end.
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What is desu yo?

It is used to emphasise a point. Unlike a lot of Japanese where usage is littered with probably, maybe, but etc, this is a stronger declaration of a point. In English it is something like "I tell you".
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How do you answer kawaii?

Well, I'm Japanese and I say "arigatogozaimasu!" when someone says "kawaii" or compliments me in Japanese, and so do a lot of my friends. I see that all the time on Japanese TV. If that doesn't feel right for you, there is always that English expression, "I'm flattered." or "You're flattering me."
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What is Daijoubu desu ka?

daijoubu desu ka? = are you alright?, are you okay? ( you are asking someone)
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What is Soka in Japanese?

Souka or soka (そうか) is a casual Japanese phrase that means “I see” or “is that so?”. It can therefore function as either a statement or a (usually rhetorical) question. A neutral pronunciation makes souka a statement whereas stressing the “sou” part makes it a question.
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What is oishii?

The Japanese word, oishii, meaning delicious or tasty. is often used to talk about food.
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What is Omoshiroi?

Omoshiroi is a Japanese word that means many things. Omoshiroi can be used to say that something is “Interesting, Amusing, Fascinating, Funny, Enjoyable, Entertaining, Fun” and more! The Kanji for Omoshiroi is 面白い and Omoshiroi written in Hiragana is おもしろい.
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What is the senpai?

What does senpai mean? In Japanese, a senpai is an upperclassman who mentors an underclassman, or kohai. This term is used most often in English in reference to anime and manga.
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Is Arigato Japanese?

In Japan, arigato is a simple way of saying “thank you” among familiars or peers. Politeness is highly valued in Japanese culture, so be mindful that there are more formal ways to say “thank you” to superiors or elders (e.g., arigato gozaimasu, which is a more polite way of saying thanks).
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What is the meaning of kowai?

1. Kowai (怖こわい) or “scary”
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