Because Japanese word order is highly different from English, it is important to read the entire sentence before we begin translating. We can begin with the subject, as it is in the same location as it is in English. The adverb comes right after the subject, which is completely different from where it appears in the English sentence. Next, we add the object. The sentence ends with the verb, which we conjugate into the past negative (always use the negative form with words like ‘ぜんぜん’ or ‘あまり’). If you’re feeling unfamiliar with particles, now would be a good time to review the sentence so far and see if anything is out of place. We arrive at this sentence:
ゆみさんは全然写真を撮りませんでした。
ゆみさんはぜんぜんしゃしんをとりませんでした。

Because Japanese word order is highly different from English, it is important to read the entire sentence before we begin translating. We can begin with the subject, as it is in the same location as it is in English. The adverb comes right after the subject, which is completely different from where it appears in the English sentence. Next, we add the object. The sentence ends with the verb, which we conjugate into the past negative (always use the negative form with words like ‘ぜんぜん’ or ‘あまり’). If you’re feeling unfamiliar with particles, now would be a good time to review the sentence so far and see if anything is out of place. We arrive at this sentence:
ゆみさんは全然写真を撮りませんでした。
ゆみさんはぜんぜんしゃしんをとりませんでした。

In Genki II, we will learn much more about the word ‘時（とき）’ and its uses, but for now we will mostly see it in set phrases like ‘子供の時（こどものとき）’
Commas and most other punctuation marks were introduced to Japanese through Western, English-language literature. Thus, the rules for Japanese punctuation are very similar to English. The Japanese comma has fewer rules governing its usage than does the English one; it can be used pretty much anywhere to add a break or emphasis and is often found after the subject marker ‘は’ or after time words that are unmarked with a particle.
There are two katakana words in Japanese that are derived from the English word ‘hamburger’: ‘ハンバーガー’ and ‘ハンバーグ.’ ‘ハンバーガー’ refers to the American-style sandwich that you would get at MacDonald’s or another fast-food chain; ‘ハンバーグ’ refers to a Japanese dish comprised of a hamburger patty made with sauteed onions and then served in a red wine reduction sauce. Despite sounding similar, the dishes are very different, so be careful with your pronunciation.
Because Japanese word order is highly different from English, it is important to read the entire sentence before we begin translating. The English sentence contains a non-question ‘when’ phrase, so we will need to use ‘時（とき）’ Phrases with ‘時’ in them often come before the subject or topic, so we will include it before we introduce ourself as the topic. The adverb comes right after the subject, which is completely different from where it appears in the English sentence. Next, we add the object. The sentence ends with the verb, which we conjugate into the past affirmative. If you’re feeling unfamiliar with particles, now would be a good time to review the sentence so far and see if anything is out of place. We arrive at this sentence:
子供の時、私はよくハンバーガーを食べました。
こどもの時、わたしはよくハンバーガーをたべました。

Because Japanese word order is highly different from English, it is important to read the entire sentence before we begin translating. The English sentence contains a non-question ‘when’ phrase, so we will need to use ‘時（とき）’ Phrases with ‘時’ in them often come before the subject or topic, so we will include it before we introduce ourself as the topic. The adverb comes right after the subject, which is completely different from where it appears in the English sentence. Next, we add the object. The sentence ends with the verb, which we conjugate into the past affirmative. If you’re feeling unfamiliar with particles, now would be a good time to review the sentence so far and see if anything is out of place. We arrive at this sentence:
子供の時、私はよくハンバーガーを食べました。
こどもの時、わたしはよくハンバーガーをたべました。

In Genki II, we will learn much more about the word ‘時（とき）’ and its uses, but for now we will mostly see it in set phrases like ‘子供の時（こどものとき）’
Commas and most other punctuation marks were introduced to Japanese through Western, English-language literature. Thus, the rules for Japanese punctuation are very similar to English. The Japanese comma has fewer rules governing its usage than does the English one; it can be used pretty much anywhere to add a break or emphasis and is often found after the subject marker ‘は’ or after time words that are unmarked with a particle.
Because Japanese word order is highly different from English, it is important to read the entire sentence before we begin translating. The English sentence contains a non-question ‘when’ phrase, so we will need to use ‘時（とき）’ Phrases with ‘時’ in them often come before the subject or topic, so we will include it before we introduce Takeshi as the topic. The adverb comes right after the subject, which is completely different from where it appears in the English sentence. Next, we add the object. The sentence ends with the verb, which we conjugate into the past negative (always use the negative form with words like ‘ぜんぜん’ or ‘あまり’). If you’re feeling unfamiliar with particles, now would be a good time to review the sentence so far and see if anything is out of place. We arrive at this sentence:
高校の時、たけしさんはあまり勉強しませんでした。
こうこうの時、たけしさんはあまりべんきょうしませんでした。

Because Japanese word order is highly different from English, it is important to read the entire sentence before we begin translating. The English sentence contains a non-question ‘when’ phrase, so we will need to use ‘時（とき）’ Phrases with ‘時’ in them often come before the subject or topic, so we will include it before we introduce Takeshi as the topic. The adverb comes right after the subject, which is completely different from where it appears in the English sentence. Next, we add the object. The sentence ends with the verb, which we conjugate into the past negative (always use the negative form with words like ‘ぜんぜん’ or ‘あまり’). If you’re feeling unfamiliar with particles, now would be a good time to review the sentence so far and see if anything is out of place. We arrive at this sentence:
高校の時、たけしさんはあまり勉強しませんでした。
こうこうの時、たけしさんはあまりべんきょうしませんでした。