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8課 疑問詞
From doubt
8課

だれか

接続:だれか + particle/V
Someone. Only one unidentified person; が/を can usually be omitted immediately after だれか.
注意 / Note:だれ is the question “who?”; だれか is “someone”.
使い分け / How to choose quickly:Use when: Said an unidentified person
Wonder: Know there is someone but don't know/can't say who?
Avoid: Don't use it to ask directly
Tip to remember: だれか
Check again: “Someone” sign → だれか
部屋にだれかいます。
There's someone in the room.
玄関にだれか来ました。
Someone came to the door.
だれかこの漢字を読めますか。
Can anyone read this kanji?

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