どなた
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 何方
who; which way; which direction; where
JLPT N5 Common word
Meanings
Pronoun
whoHonorific- which way; which direction; wherePoetic
- whoPoetic
- which way; which direction; wherePoetic
Example sentences
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Who is the person in charge?
「どなたですか」「私です」
"Who is it?" "It's me."
失礼ですがどなたでしょうか。
I am afraid you have the advantage of me.
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What person does everyone take off his hat to?
「どなたですか」「お母さんよ」
"Who is it?" "It's your mother."
More examples (9)
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I don't receive on Sundays.
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I wonder who the man over there may be.
どなたとお話しになりたいのですか。
Who do you want to speak to?
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This is an acceptable gift to everyone.
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Who is the man that you were talking with?
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Who is that gentleman in spectacles?
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He is not at home to anybody today.
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Who teaches you English conversation?
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He is at home, but no one can see him.