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Jaydelart 04-16-2008 01:44 AM

(Quick) Phrase request.
 
I'd like to know the Japanese equivalent of "What are you doing?", both Formal (polite) and Informal (Casual/Very Casual).
This particular phrase has eluded me.

I'd appreciate the help.
Thank you.

MMM 04-16-2008 01:51 AM

Polite: 何をしていますか。

Direct: 何をしている?

Jaydelart 04-16-2008 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMM (Post 461643)
Polite: 何をしていますか。

Direct: 何をしている?

Thank you very much!
Also, forgive me, but can I get the Romaji forms of those phrases also, please?

I know very little Kanji.

MMM 04-16-2008 02:01 AM

The only kanji there is 何 which is なに

Nani o shiteimasu ka?

Nani o shiteiru?

Jaydelart 04-16-2008 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMM (Post 461648)
The only kanji there is 何 which is なに

Mhm. I was aware of that.
And I appreciate it.
ありがとう

chompalomp2 04-25-2008 08:33 AM

I think 何してんの? (nani shitenno) is extremely casual for "What are you doing?"

Nyororin 04-25-2008 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chompalomp2 (Post 472054)
I think 何してんの? (nani shitenno) is extremely casual for "What are you doing?"

I can come up with increasingly casual ways of saying it, but I think it`s probably best to stick with the two MMM presented.

Jaydelart 04-30-2008 01:51 AM

Alright, thanks.

MMM 04-30-2008 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chompalomp2 (Post 472054)
I think 何してんの? (nani shitenno) is extremely casual for "What are you doing?"

It can also sound accusing, like "What the hell are you doing?" depending on the situation...not one for novices.

Matteinokun 04-30-2008 04:29 AM

I introduce a more unpolite and strong version: "nani shiteyagaru!?"


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