こんにちは。私はJapaneasyのみなです。お役に立てると嬉しいです。
With this page, Mina sensei will tell stories, introduce you useful Japanese phrases, modern Nihongo, common mistakes (ごめんね!) and interested knowledge about Japan!
Story 1: どのくらいここにいますか？How long have you been here?
My 日本人の友達(Japanese Friend) came to Melbourne 3 months ago. Now she got used to live here and got used to listening to native speakers’ English.
one おばあさん(old lady) came to the bus station and asked her,
"How long have you been here (this bus station)?"
My 日本人の友達was happy to be able to understand what おばあさん said and responded,
"3 months!"
・・・Can you imagine how much おばあさん was surprised!
Yes, my 日本人の友達 thought she was asked how long she has been IN MELBOURNE…
★Today’s sentence: How long have you been in Melbourne?
「どのくらいメルボルンにいますか？ 」
dono kurai Melbourne ni imasu ka?
More naturally,
「どのくらいメルボルンにいるんですか？ 」
dono kurai Melbourne ni irundesu ka?
More casually,
「どのくらいメルボルンにいるの？ 」
dono kurai Melbourne ni iru no?
This phrase is useful to start conversation when you meet 日本人。がんばって！