Can-do goal

I can identify close family members and introduce one member of my family.

Scene first

You are showing a family photo to a new friend. The goal is not to recite a family-word list; it is to identify people naturally.

Inside and outside language

When speaking to people outside your family, Japanese commonly distinguishes your own family from someone else's family.

Core pattern

これは わたしの ははです。 means 'This is my mother.' The particle の links two nouns and often shows belonging or relationship.

Ask and answer

このひとは だれですか。 — Who is this person?
あねです。 — She is my older sister.

Output task

Choose a real or imaginary photo. Identify at least three people and introduce one person using の and です.