Basics
Lesson 8 — Asking for the detail you need
Ask WH-questions that return the detail a yes or no would not have given you.
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You can say what you would like and ask for what you need to know, with the other person's situation in mind.
相手の都合を思いやりながら、望むことや確かめたいことを気持ちよく切り出せる。
Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ
How soon can you let me know?
いつごろお返事をいただけますか。
Situation場面
Rina is holding a date for a hall and needs the specifics before she commits.
リナは会場の日程を仮押さえし、決める前に細かい点を確認しています。
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Takeaway
If a yes would not tell you what you need, do not ask a yes/no question.