どんな
Meaning
What kind of
Explanation
どんな + Noun
Examples
どんな食べ物が好きですか。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | どんな | See examples above |
| Negative | どんな → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Memorizing this pattern in isolation isn't enough — JLPT always tests grammar in context.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「どんな」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「どんな」mean?+
「どんな」means "What kind of". どんな + Noun It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「どんな」?+
Example: どんな食べ物が好きですか。.
Is 「どんな」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「どんな」 in context