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8課 疑問詞
From doubt
8課

どなた

接続:どなたですか
Which position; ai (polite). A more polite way of asking someone だれ, often used with guests or superiors.
注意 / Note:Do not use だれ in situations where you need to be especially polite if you can use どなた.
使い分け / How to choose quickly:Use when: Ask “who” with politeness
Wonder: Asking a guest/stranger/person in the air?
Avoid: Don't use it in very informal speech
Tip to remember: どなたですか
Check again: Change だれ to どなた to be polite
あの方はどなたですか。
Who is that person?
受付の方はどなたですか。
Who is in charge of the reception?
失礼ですが、どなた様でしょうか。
I'm sorry, may I ask who you are?

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