What does the JLPT N5 word "どうも" mean?

The N5 word "どうも" (どうも (doumo)) means "Thanks; Hello; Hi. (Very versatile, often informal).". It is an essential vocabulary item for the JLPT exam.

Can you give an example sentence for "どうも"?

Yes, a common example is: "どうも、ありがとう。" which translates to "Thanks a lot. / Hello, thanks.".

どうも (doumo)

どうも

Thanks; Hello; Hi. (Very versatile, often informal).

💡 Nuance & Usage: A very informal and versatile word. Can mean 'hello,' 'thanks,' or even 'excuse me' depending on context and intonation. Often used as a shortened form of 'どうもありがとうございます' or 'どうもすみません'.

📝 Example Sentences

どうも、ありがとう。

Thanks a lot. / Hello, thanks.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "どうも"!

お店の人に助けてもらったので、「_______」と言いました。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

日本語: 軽いお礼を言うときに「どうも」が使われます。
English: 'Doumo' is used to express light thanks.

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