どなた～ JLPT N5

donata～

A polite way to ask 'who', used for asking about someone's identity or when seeking information about an unknown person.

Formation

どなた

Explanation

The word どなた is a polite version of the question word だれ (who). It is used when asking about someone's identity or when seeking information about an unknown person in a polite or formal context. It can be used in questions and sometimes with も to express 'no matter who'.

Example sentences

すみません、どなたが山田さんですか？

Excuse me, who is Mr. Yamada?

Sumimasen, donata ga Yamada-san desu ka?
どなたも知っている有名な俳優です。

He is a famous actor whom everyone knows.

Donata mo shitte iru yuumei na haiyuu desu.
明日のパーティーにはどなたが来ますか？

Who is coming to the party tomorrow?

Ashita no paatii ni wa donata ga kimasu ka?
どなたか手伝っていただけますか？

Could someone please help me?

Donata ka tetsudatte itadakemasu ka?