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Asking a question in class
Ask a question in a classroom without rehearsing it for ten minutes first.
Free planBeginner9 min
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The situation
A lecture or language class where the teacher is speaking Japanese at natural speed.
In this lesson
- Get the teacher's attention politely
- Ask for a repeat, or for slower speech
- Confirm your understanding rather than guessing
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Takeaway
Confirming with つまり…ということですか is faster and safer than working it out afterwards.