Question words are very important for people starting to learn Japanese. They help with basic communication skills.

Research shows that when learners use these words in conversations, they remember the language better—by as much as 60%!

Here are some key question words:

• Who (だれ, dare)
• What (何, nani)
• Where (どこ, doko)
• When (いつ, itsu)
• Why (なぜ, naze)
• How (どのように, dono you ni)

Knowing these words helps beginners ask simple but important questions. This is the first step in using the language more effectively.