Easy Japanese

Contents

Introduction..2 The Japanese Syllabary..3 Japan, My Love..4 Table of Characters..5 Japan, My Love (100 lessons)..6 Fun with Japanese..66 Idiomatic Phrases Related with Body Parts..67 Right Answers74 Understanding Four Seasons in Japan through Haiku..77

Know a little more about Japanese Hours..19 Currency..26 Days of the Week..32 Months (1)..36 Where Ginza Is Located..54 Month (2)..62

Welcome to Easy Japanese

Welcome to our program, Easy Japanese! We hope you will have fun learning through the program series called Japan My Love and Fun with Japanese. With the right approach, Japanese is not so difficult to learn. In speaking Japanese, the sounds are based on a combination of five vowels and about a dozen consonants, so the pronunciation is relatively easy. The Japanese writing system incorporates three main types of script -- kanji, hiragana and katakana. Kanji are Chinese characters introduced to Japan in the 5th and 6th century. These are ideograms. Hiragana and katakana are phonograms, a syllabary developed in Japan. Katakana is used for onomatopoeia and the many foreign words that have been assimilated into the language. If you are learning Japanese for the first time our Japan My Love series offers 100 handy expressions that you can memorize. These expressions will really help you to improve. In the Fun with Japanese series you will learn about the many words that depict the four seasons of Japan. Japanese culture places great importance on the changing seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Also included in the series are some of the many idiomatic phrases and onomatopoeia used in daily Japanese. Once you master the words and phrases we use in our program, youll be amazed at how expressive your Japanese will become. Be sure to join us during our program Easy Japanese with the series called, Japan My Love and Fun with Japanese.

The Japanese Syllabary

1- Hiragana 2- Katakana 3- Romaji (Roman letters)
1 2 3 A KA SA TA NA HA MA YA RA WA N GA ZA DA BA PA VA GI JI JI BI PI VI DI GU ZU ZU BU PU VU DU GE ZE DE BE PE VE GO ZO DO BO PO VO RI 1 2 3 I KI 1 2 3 U KU SU 1 2 3 E KE SE TE NE HE 1 RE 2 3 O KO SO TO NO HO MO YO RO O

SHI CHI NI HI MI

TSU NU FU MU YU RU

ME

KYA SHA CHA NYA HYA MYA RYA GYA JA BYA PYA

KYU SHU CHU NYU HYU MYU RYU GYU JU BYU PYU

KYO SHO CHO NYO HYO MYO RYO GYO JO BYO PYO

Japan My Love

The main non-Japanese character in the drama is called Leo. He has been studying aikid, one of the Japanese martial arts, in his home country. But for a long time he has been eager to learn more aikido in Japan, where it originated, and so he has been studying Japanese very hard. Now his wish has been fulfilled. The drama begins as Leo arrives at Narita International Airport, the main gateway to Tokyo, the capital of Japan.

Characters in Japan, My Love

Leo

Mika

Aki

Mr. Masaki

Mrs. Masaki

Mr. Ono

Waitress

Waiter

Mario

Min

Taxi driver

Pedestrian (Woman)

Pedestrian (Man)

Doctor

Shop assistant

Lesson 1
At Narita International Airport (1)

Er, excuse me...

AN, SUMIMASEN.

Mika: Er, excuse me... Youve dropped your passport!

PASUPTO - GA OCHIMASHITA YO!

E?

Leo: What?

TODAYS EXPRESSION #1

AN, SUMIMASEN.

The expression, AN, SUMIMASEN, is used when you speak to somebody you dont know. AN is used when you want to call the attention of someone. The second word, SUMIMASEN, is used in various situations. In this case, it means Excuse me.

Lesson 2

Thank you very much. At Narita International Airport (2)

AN, SUMIMASEN.

Mika: Er, excuse me...

Youve dropped your passport!

PASUPTO - GA OCHIMASHITA - YO!

E?

Leo: What?
Oh, thank you very much.

, DMO - ARIGAT - GOZAIMASU.

D - ITASHIMASHITE.

Mika: Youre welcome.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #2

DMO - ARIGAT - GOZAIMASU.

DMO - ARIGAT - GOZAIMASU is used whenever you want to express your gratitude in a polite way. ARIGAT by itself corresponds to thank you. Adding DMO and GOZAIMASU makes the expression much more polite.The expression, D - ITASHIMASHITE, is used when saying youre welcome.

Lesson 3
At Narita International Airport (3)

Nice to meet you.

AN,

BOKU - WA LEOANATA - WA?

WATASHI - WA MIKA, OKADA MIKA - DESU.

Leo:Er, Im LeoWhat is your name? Mika: Im Mika, Okada Mika.

DZO - YOROSHIKU.

Nice to meet you. Leo: Nice to meet you, too.

KOCHIRA - KOSO, DZO - YOROSHIKU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #3

DZO - YOROSHIKU.

DZO - YOROSHIKU is an informal expression of greeting used when you meet someone for the first time. It is used after you say your name.

Lesson 4

This is the first time Ive ever come to Japan.

At Narita International Airport (4)

WATASHI - WA, KOREKARA RIMUJIN - BASU - NI NORUN - DAKEDO, ANATA - WA?

Mika: Im taking an airport bus. How about you?

D - SHIY...

Leo: What shall I do? This is the first time Ive ever come to Japan. Mika: Do you want to come with me, then? Leo: Thank you.

BOKU, NIHON - WA HAJIMETE - NAN - DESU.

J, ISSHO - NI KURU?

DMO - ARIGAT.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #4

NIHON - WA HAJIMETE - NAN - DESU.

Todays expression is used when you want to inform somebody you are doing something for the first time. Please memorize the expression - WA HAJIMETE - NAN - DESU.

Lesson 5
On the airport bus (1)

Great!

YATTO, TOKY - NE

Mika: At last, weve arrived in Tokyo. Leo: Great! Its full of buildings.

SUGOI!

TATEMONO - DE

IPPAI - DESU - NE.

HONT - NI S - NE.

Mika: Yes, it really is.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #5

SUGOI!

SUGOI! is used to express a feeling of excitement or surprise. It has a positive nuance, so it is used in situations that connotate pleasure and is often heard in daily conversation.

Lesson 6
On the airport bus (2)

Where do you live?

ANO, MIKA - SAN, O - SUMAI - WA DOCHIRA - DESU - KA?

Leo: Er, Mika, where do you live?

WATASHI? WATASHI - WA, SHIBUYA.

Mika: Me? I live in Shibuya. How about you? Leo: I live at this address.

ANATA - WA?

BOKU - WA, KONO JSHO - NO TOKORO - DESU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #6

O-SUMAI - WA DOCHIRA - DESUKA?

O-SUMAI - WA DOCHIRA - DESUKA is a very polite expression to use when asking someones address. Adding O- before a noun makes it polite, so O-SUMAI is a polite form of SUMAI, which means the place you live. DOCHIRA - DESU - KA literally means Where is it?

Lesson 7

Could you tell me your contact address? Wanting to meet again (1)

KOKO - DE, O - WAKARE - NE.

Mika: Its time to say good-bye now. Leo: Mika, could you tell me your contact address? Mika: Sure.

MIKA - SAN, RENRAKUSAKI - WO OSHIETE - KUREMASEN - KA?

- WA - YO.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #7

RENRAKUSAKI - WO OSHIETE - KUREMASEN - KA?

- WO OSHIETE - KUREMASEN - KA? is a polite expression used when you ask someone for some information. You just add what you want to ask for before WO.

 Lesson

8
Wanting to meet again (2)

Please.

MIKA - SAN, RENRAKUSAKI - WO OSHIETE - KUREMASEN - KA?

Leo: Mika, could you tell me your contact address? Mika: Sure. Ill write it down here.

- WA - YO. KOKO - NI

KAKU - WA - NE.

ONEGAI - SHIMASU.

Leo: Please.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #8
ask someone for something.

ONEGAI - SHIMASU.

ONEGAI - SHIMASU, which means Please, is a polite expression to use when you want to

Lesson 9
Wanting to meet again (3)

See you again.

MOSHI, NANI - KA ATTARA RENRAKU - SHITE - NE.

Mika: If there is anything, please contact me. Leo: Thank you. Mika: See you again. Leo: Good-bye.

ARIGAT - GOZAIMASU.

SORE - J MATA.

SAYNARA.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #9

SORE - J MATA.

SORE - J MATA, which means See you again, is an expression used when you part from someone. SORE - J means See you and MATA means again. Its very common expression, used for friends or people you are familiar with.

Lesson 10
In the taxi (1)

Well, not that good.

KONO JSHO - NO - TOKORO - NI IKITAI - N - DESU - GA.

Leo: I want to go to this address.

HAI, KASHIKOMARI - MASHITA.

Taxi driver: Yes, certainly. Sir, your Japanese is very good. Leo: Well, not that good.

O - KYAKU - SAN - WA, O - JZU - DESU - NE. NIHONGO - GA

IE, SORE - HODO - DEMO.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #10

IE, SORE - HODO - DEMO.

IE, SORE - HODO - DEMO, meaning Well, not that good, is an expression to use when you are praised. Its a good idea to use this kind of modest expression.

Lesson 11
In the taxi (2)

How much is it?

O - KYAKU - SAN, TSUKI - MASHITA.

Taxi driver: Sir, weve arrived. Its the house on the right. Leo: Thank you. How much is the fare? Taxi driver: One thousand nine hundred and eighty yen, please.
O - IKURA DESU - KA?

KONO MIGITE - NO IE - DESU.

DMO - ARIGAT.

O - IKURA DESU - KA.

SEN - KYHYAKU - HACHIJ - EN ITADAKI - MASU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #11

This expression means How much is it? It can be used to ask the price of anything.

Lesson 12

Can you accept a ten-thousand-yen banknote?

In the taxi (3)

O - IKURA DESU - KA?

Leo: How much is the fare? Taxi driver: One thousand nine hundred and eighty yen, please. Leo: Can you accept a ten-thousand-yen banknote? Taxi driver: Yes, thats fine. Heres your change. Leo: Thank you.

SEN - KYHYAKU - HACHIJ - EN ITADAKI - MASU

ICHIMAN- EN - SATSU - DEMO - DESU - KA?

KEKK - DESU - YO.

HAI, O - TSURI - DESU.

DMO.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #12

~ DEMO

ICHIMAN- EN - SATSU - DEMO - DESU - KA?

- DESU - KA?, which means Can you accept with ~?, is a very useful

expression when you want to ask if the person you are talking to is alright with whatever you mentioned previously.

Lesson 13
Arriving at the house (1)

Now, please come in.

LEO, YOKU

Masaki: Leo, welcome to our house. Leo: Mr. Masaki! Thank you in advance for
your kindness in taking care of me.

KITE - KURETA - N.

SENSEI!

O - SEWA - NI NARI - MASU.

S, O - HAIRI - KUDASAI.

Mrs. Masaki: Now, please come in. Leo: Thank you very much.

ARIGAT - GOZAIMASU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #13

Please come in.

S, O - HAIRI KUDASAI.

S is used to encourage or urge someone to do something. O - HAIRI - KUDASAI means

Lesson 14

Yes, I will do as you suggest. Arriving at the house (2)

TSUKARETA - DAR.

Masaki: You must be tired. Leo: A little. . Masaki:Training will start from tomorrow. Youd better go to bed early today. Leo: Yes, I will do as you suggest.

SUKOSHI

ASHITA - KARA KKO - DA. .

KY - WA HAYAKU YASUMI - NASAI.

HAI, S - SHIMASU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #14

HAI, S - SHIMASU

HAI, S - SHIMASU means Yes, I will do as you suggest. HAI means yes, SHIMASU means do and S - SHIMASU means I will do as you suggest.

Lesson 15

Leo, your room is upstairs. Arriving at the house (3)

LEO - SAN - NO NIKAI - DESU.

O - HEYA - WA

Mrs.Masaki: Leo, your room is upstairs. Leo: Oh, the tatami mats smell nice. . Masaki: As we have already laid out the bedding, please take a bath. Leo: Thank you very much.

FUTON - WA SHTA - KARA, FURO- NI HAITTE - KURE.

, TATAMI - NO

NIOI

ARIGAT - GOZAIMASU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #15

LEO-SAN-NO O-HEYA-WA NIKAI-DESU

LEO-SAN-NO O-HEYA-WA is the subject of the sentence and NIKAI - DESU indicates the location. LEO-SAN- NO means Leos. O-HEYA is a combination of the polite prefix O- and the noun HEYA which means room.

Lesson 16
Arriving at the house (4)

Be careful.

FUTON - WA SHTA - KARA, FURO - NI HAITTE - KURE.

ARIGAT - GOZAIMASU.

Masaki: As we have already laid out the bedding, please take a bath. Leo: Thank you very much. Ill be taking a Japanese bath for the first time. Masaki: It may be hot, so be careful.

NIHON - NO

O - FURO - WA,

HAJIMETE - NAN- DESU. ATSUI - KAMO - SHIRENAI - KARA, KI - WO TSUKETE.

HAI, WAKARI - MASHITA.

Leo: Yes, I understand.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #16

something.

KI - WO TSUKETE.

KI - WO TSUKETE means be careful. Its an expression to urge someone to pay attention to

Lesson 17
Breakfast (1)

Good morning.

OHAY.

Masaki: Good morning. Leo: Good morning. Masaki: Breakfast is ready. Leo: Ill come in now.

OHAY - GOZAIMASU.

ASA - GOHAN - GA DEKITA - ZO.

IMA, IKIMASU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #17

OHAY - GOZAIMASU.

This expression means Good morning. OHAY - GOZAIMASU literally means Its early. So you can use it until around 10 oclock in the morning.

Lesson 18

A fixed phrase said before eating. Breakfast (2)

OHAY - GOZAIMASU.

Leo: Good morning. Mrs.Masaki: Oh, good morning Did you sleep well? Leo: Yes.

A, OHAY - GOZAIMASU.

YOKU NEMURE - MASHITA - KA?

J,

Mrs.Masaki: Well, shall we eat? Everyone: (a fixed phrase said before eating)

TABE - MASH - K A

ITADAKI - MASU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #18

lunch, or dinner. There is

ITADAKI - MASU. another fixed expression when you finish eating:

This is a fixed phrase to be said before eating food.It can be used with any meal breakfast, GOCHIS-SAMA-DESHITA.

Lesson 19
Breakfast (3)

Its delicious.

O - KUCHI - NI AIMASU - KA?

Mrs. Masaki: Do you like the taste? Leo: Yes, its delicious. Mrs. Masaki: Im glad to hear that. You are welcome to have a second helping. Leo: (If you say so,) I would like some more, please.

TOTEMO

OISH - DESU.

YOKATTA - WA.

OKAWARI - SHITE - KUDASAI - NE.

J, ONEGAI - SHIMASU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #19

TOTEMO OISH - DESU.

The word TOTEMO in TOTEMO OISH - DESU means very and OISH - DESU means its delicious. Any cook will be happy to hear this phrase.

Lesson 20
Going to a training session (1)

See you later.

LEO, S, KKO - NI DEKAKERU - ZO.

Masaki: Leo, now well go to a training session. Leo: Yes. or OK. See you later, then. Mrs. Masaki: See you later!

HAI.

J,

ITTE - KIMASU.

ITTE - RASSHAI.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #20

ITTE - KIMASU.

This is a set phrase said when someone is leaving for somewhere, and it literally means Ill go and return. The normal response to ITTE - KIMASU is ITTE - RASSHAI. When you come back to your home or your office you should say TADAIMA.

Lesson 21

Id like to introduce... Going to a training session (2)

KOKO - GA HONBU - DJ - DA.

Masaki: This is the main training hall. Leo: So this is

KOKO - GA

ONO-SENSEI,

GO - SHKAI - SHIMASU.

Masaki: Mr. Ono, Id like to introduce Leo, my student.

DESHI - NO

LEO - DESU.

LEO - KA, YOKU - KITA - NA.

Ono: Leo, Im glad to see you here.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #21 GO - SHKAI - SHIMASU.

This expression means Id like to introduce you. After saying GO - SHKAI - SHIMASU, you say the name of the person you are going to introduce.

Lesson 22
Going to a training session (3)

Ill do my best!

LEO - KA,

Ono: Leo, Im glad to see you here. Leo: Please look after me.

YOKU KITA - NA.

YOROSHIKU

ONEGAI - SHIMASU.

SHIBARAKU SHUGY - WO

KOKO - DE TSUMI - NASAI.

Ono: Get a thorough training here for the time being. Leo: Yes, Ill do my best!

HAI, GANBARI - MASU!

TODAYS EXPRESSION #22 GANBARI - MASU

GANBARI - MASU, which means Ill do my best, is a word to express your determination to try hard.

Lesson 23

What time does the training session begin? Going to a training session (4)

SENS, KKO - WA NAN - JI - KARA DESU - KA?

Leo: Mr. Masaki, what time does the training session begin? Masaki: From seven, but Aki: Dad! or Father! Masaki: Oh, youre here.

7
SHICHI - JI - KARA DAKEDO

OTSAN!

A, OMAE KITETA NO KA

TODAYS EXPRESSION #23 KKO - WA NAN-JI - KARA DESU - KA?

This expression means What time does the training session begin?. NAN-JI means what time? and KARA means from. At the end, ~DESU KA, make the whole sentence a question.

Lesson 24

Ive come to learn aikid. Going to a training session (5)

LEO, MUSUME - NO AKI DA.

Masaki: Leo, this is my daughter, Aki. Leo: (Shes very attractive!) Aki: Im Aki. Nice to meet you. Why did you come to Japan?

(SUTEKI - NA HITO AKI DESU. DA N)

DZO YOROSHIKU.

NIHON - NIWA DSHITE?

AIKID - WO NI BENKY - SURU TAME KIMASHITA.

Leo:Ive come to learn aikid.

TODAYS EXPRESSION#24 AIKID-WO BENKY-SURU TAME NI KIMASHITA.

The first half, AIKID - WO BENKY - SURU TAME NI expresses the purpose of his visit to Japan to learn aikid and the second half, KIMASHITA means I came. or Ive come.

ichi-ji ni-ji san-ji yo-ji go-ji roku-ji

one oclock two oclock three oclock four oclock five oclock six oclock

shichi-ji hachi-ji ku-ji jy-ji jyichi-ji jyni-ji

seven oclock eight oclock nine oclock ten oclock eleven oclock twelve oclock

Lesson 25

I want to get a Dan ranking soon, too. Going to a training session (6)

DZO - YOROSHIKU.

Aki: Nice to meet you. Masaki: Aki has aikid 3rd Dan. Leo: Thats great! I want to get a Dan ranking soon, too.

3
AKI - WA AIKID SAN - DAN - DA.

SUGOI - DESU NE!

BOKU - MO TORITAI - DESU HAYAKU DAN - WO

TODAYS EXPRESSION #25 BOKU- MO HAYAKU DAN - WO TORITAI - DESU.

The expression BOKU means I. It is a word only used by men. The MO means too or also. HAYAKU means quickly or soon. Then we have TORITAI, meaning I want to get.

Lesson 26

Lets go to the training session.

Going to a training session (7) 3

AKI - WA AIKID SAN - DAN - DA.

SUGOI - DESU - NE.

BOKU - MO HAYAKU TORITAI - DESU. DAN WO

SOROSORO

Masaki: Aki has aikid 3rd Dan. Leo: Thats great! I want to get a Dan ranking soon, too. Aki: Its almost time. Lets go to the training session. Leo: OK.

JIKAN - DESU - YO. IKI - MASH.

KKO - NI

HAI.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #26 KKO - NI IKI - MASH.

This expression means Lets go to the training session. The - MASH ending with a verb means lets, so its used when you want to suggest doing something with another person.

Lesson 27
After the training session (1)

Its only five years.

Leo: How long have you been AKI - SAN - WA, NAN - NEN practicing aikid?
AIKID - WO YATTE - IRUN - DESU - KA?

J- NEN- GURAI -NI

Aki: For about ten years, I suppose. Leo: As for me, its only five years. I wonder when I can catch up with you.

NARU-KASHIRA.

: 5
BOKU - WA MADA GO - NEN - DESU.

ITSU- NI NATTARA OITSUKERU-NO-KA- N.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #27 MADA GO-NEN - DESU.

It literally means Its only five years. MADA means only and GO-NEN-DESU means Its five years.

Lesson 28

Would you like to join me for a meal? After the training session (2)

O - HIRU,

MADA - DESHO? TABE - MASEN - KA?

ISSHO - NI

Aki: You havent had lunch yet, have you? Would you like to join me for a meal? Leo: Yes, Id love to. By the way, aikid is interesting, isnt it?

, YOROKONDE.

TOKORODE, AIKID TTE OMOSHIROI - DESU - YO - NE.

DONNA TOKORO - GA?

Aki: In what way? Leo: It doesnt have any matches.

SHIAI - GA NAI TOKORO - GA.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #28 ISSHO - NI TABE - MASEN - KA?

It literally means Together with me, wouldnt you like to eat? It is an expression that can be used to invite anyone for a meal.

Lesson 29

Nonsmoking At the restaurant (1)

seats, please.

IRASSHAI - MASE.

Waiter: Welcome! Are there two of you? Aki: Yes. Waiter: Do you smoke? Aki: Nonsmoking seats, please.

O - FUTARI - SAMA DESU - KA?

O - TABAKO - WA?

KINEN-SEKI - DE ONEGAI - SHIMASU.

KOCHIRA - E DZO

Waiter: This way, please.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #29 KINEN-SEKI - DE ONEGAI - SHIMASU

It means Nonsmoking seats, please. KINEN-SEKI means a nonsmoking seat or seats.

Lesson 30

What do you recommend? At the restaurant (2)

KOKO - NO YO.

Aki: The lunch here is good.

IKERU - NO -

RANCHI,

O - SUSUME- WA NAN - DESU - KA?

S - NE. O - SAKANA - RYRI KASHIRA.

Leo: What do you recommend? Aki: Let me see. I would say the fish.

J, BOKU - WA SORE - DE.

Leo: Then, Ill have that.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #30 O - SUSUME - WA NAN - DESU - KA?

It means What do you recommend? The first part, O - SUSUME - WA literally means As for your recommendation.... The second part, NAN - DESU - KA, means what is it?

Lesson 31
At the restaurant (3)

I really agree with you.

D - DATTA?

Aki: What did you think of your first visit to the the main training hall?

HAJIMETE - NO HONBU-DJ - WA.

MINASAN - NO

SHINKENSA - NI

ODOROKI - MASHITA.

KKO - WA KIBISH - KEDO, SENSEI - GATA - WA TOTEMO - HITO - TACHI - YO.

Leo: I was surprised by everyones earnestness. Aki: Although the training is tough, all the instructors are very nice.

HONT - NI S - DESU - NE.

Leo: I really agree with you.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #31 S - DESU - NE.

It means I agree with you. It is an appropriate expression to throw into the conversation now and then while the other person is speaking to show that you agree with what they are saying.

Lesson 32
At the restaurant (4)

Hello?

AKI - SAN, O - SUMAI - WA DOCHIRA - DESU - KA?

Leo: Aki, where do you live?

SHIBUYA - YO.

()
SHIBUYA?

Aki: In Shibuya. Leo: (thinking) Shibuya? I remember Mika also said she was living in Shibuya. Aki: Excuse me for a moment. Hello?

()
MIKA - SAN - MO SHIBUYA DATTA N.

CHOTTO, GOMENNASAI.

MOSHI - MOSHI?

TODAYS EXPRESSION #32 MOSHI - MOSHI?

MOSHI - MOSHI? means Hello?. It can be used both when you call someone and when you answer the phone.

Lesson 33

Has something happened? At the restaurant (5)

MOSHI - MOSHI?

HAI, WAKARI - MASHITA.

IMA - SUGU, SOCHIRA - E MASU. MUKAI -

D - KA SHIMASHITA - KA?

Aki: Hello? Yes, I understand. Ill come right away. Leo: Has something happened? Aki: Some urgent business has come up...

CHOTTO KYY - GA DEKITE

TODAYS EXPRESSION #33 D - KA SHIMASHITA - KA?

D - KA SHIMASHITA - KA? means Has something happened? Its an expression used when you are concerned that someone has some kind of problem.

Lesson 34
At the restaurant (6)

Im sorry.

CHOTTO - GA DEKITE

GOMEN - NASAI.

WARUI - KEDO, IKANAKUCHA.

WAKARI - MASHITA. KI - WO TSUKETE.

Aki: Some urgent business has come up... Im sorry. Excuse me, but I must go. Leo: All right. Take care.

ARIGAT. J, MATA.

Aki: Thank you. See you again.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #34 GOMEN - NASAI.

GOMEN - NASAI meaning Im sorry is one of the fixed expressions for an apology.

Lesson 35

Can I pay the bill, please? At the restaurant (7)

AN, SUMIMASEN.

Leo: Er, excuse me. Can I pay the bill, please? Waitress: Its 900 yen.
NARI - MASU. BUN - WA

O - KAIK,

ONEGAI - SHIMASU.

KYHYAKU - EN - NI

O - TSURE - SAMA - NO ITADAKI - MASHITA.

S - DESU - KA GOCHIS - SAMA - DESHITA.

ARIGAT - GOZAIMASHITA.

We already received payment for your companions part of the bill. Leo: Ah, really? Thank you for the meal. (A fixed expression to say When you finished a meal.) Waitress: Thank you very much.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #35 O - KAIK, ONEGAI - SHIMASU.

It means Can I pay the bill, please? This expression is a set expression when you want to pay for a meal at a restaurant.

ichi-en

go-en

gojy-en

jy-en

hyaku-en

gohyaku-en

sen-en

nisen-en

gosen-en

ichiman-en

Lesson 36

Where is the nearest station? Getting lost (1)

AN, SUMIMASEN.

Leo: Er, excuse me. Where is the nearest station?

ICHIBAN CHIKAI EKI - WA DOKO - DESU - KA?

S - N.

Woman: Let me see.

CHOTTO ARUKU - KEDO, DESU - NE. SHINJUKU - EKI

Youll have to walk a while, but its Shinjuku Station. Leo: Shinjuku? I know it.

SHINJUKU? SHITTE - MASU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #36 ICHIBAN CHIKAI EKI - WA DOKO - DESU - KA?

ICHIBAN CHIKAI EKI means the nearest station. ~WA DOKO-DESU-KA? means Where is ~? You just add the name of the place you want to go to before ~ WA.

Lesson 37

Could you please say that again more slowly?

Getting lost (2)

KOKO - WO MIGI - NI MAGATTE, MASSUGU SONOMAMA ZUTTO ARUITE DE

Woman: Turn right here and go straight on for about 10 minutes. Then you will com e to the rotary in front of the station.

IKEBA, JUPPUN - HODO RTAR - NI

EKI - NO

TSUKI - MASU - YO.

A, AN, M - ICHIDO YUKKURI

Leo: Er, could you please say that again more slowly?

ONEGAI - SHIMASU.

KOKO - WO

Woman: Turn right here Leo: I turn right here, right?

MIGI - NI MAGATTE

KOKO - WO MIGI - DESU NE?

TODAYS EXPRESSION #37 M - ICHIDO YUKKURI ONEGAI - SHIMASU.

It is an expression to ask someone to repeat what they just said when you couldnt catch it.

Lesson 38
Getting lost (3)

Turn right here, right?

KOKO - WO MIGI - NI MAGATTE MIGI - DESU - NE?

Woman: Turn right here. Leo: Turn right here, right? Woman: Thats right. After that, go straight on for a while.

?
KOKO - WO

SS. SONO - ATO - WA, ZTTO MASSUGU - NE.

MASSUGU?

. JUPPUN - HODO - DE TSUKI - MASU - YO.

Leo: Straight on? Woman: Yes. Youll be there in about 10 minutes. Leo: Thank you very much.

ARIGAT - GOZAI - MASHITA.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #38 KOKO - WO MIGI - DESU - NE?

~ DESU - NE? means something like Is that correct? or Thats what you said, right?

Lesson 39
Getting lost (4)

Its right there.

AN, SUMIMASEN.

Leo: Er, excuse me. Where is Shinjuku Station?

SHINJUKU - EKI - WA, DOKO - DESU - KA?

, SUGU SOKO DESU - YO.

Man: Ah, its right there. Leo: Right there? Man: Its behind this tall building.

SUGU - SOKO?

KONO - TAKAI - BIRU - NO URA - DESU - YO.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #39 SUGU SOKO DESU - YO.

SOKO means there. The word SUGU basically means close so SUGU SOKO means very close from here in that direction.

Lesson 40
Getting lost (5) Leo: Right there?

Oh, good.

SUGU - SOKO?

KONO - TAKAI - BIRU - NO URA - DESU - YO.

Man: Its behind this tall building.

, YOKATTA!

Leo: Oh, good! Thank you very much. Man: Take care.

ARIGAT - GOZAI - MASHITA.

KI - WO TSUKETE.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #40 , YOKATTA. , YOKATTA means Oh, good!. It expresses a feeling of reassurance or relief.

Lesson 41

Im sorry. Ive made a mistake. Using a public telephone (1)

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MIKA - SAN - WA, BOKU - NO - KOTO

Leo: (I hope Mika remembers me.)

OBOETERU - YO - NE.

MOSHI - MOSHI?

Mans voice: Hello? Leo: What? Mika? Mans voice: Youve got the wrong number. Leo: Im sorry. Ive made a mistake.

CHIGAI - MASU - KEDO.

ARE? MIKA - SAN?

SUMIMASEN, MACHIGAE - MASHITA.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #41 SUMIMASEN. MACHIGAE - MASHITA.

The word SUMIMASEN is often used to call someones attention, but in this sketch it is used as an expression of apology. MACHIGAE-MASHITA means Ive made a mistake.

Lesson 42

Ill see you later, then. Using a public telephone (2)

MOSHI - MOSHI?

Leo: Hello?

HAI, MASAKI - DE

GOZAI - MASU.

Mrs.Masaki: Hello. This is the Masakis home. Leo: This is Leo. Im on my way home now. Mrs.Masaki: Alright. Take care. Leo: Yes. Ill see you later, then.

LEO - DESU - KEDO, IMA - KARA, KAERI - MASU.

HAI, WAKARI - MASHITA.

KI - WO TSUKETE.

HAI. J, SHITSUR - SHIMASU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #42 J, SHITSUR - SHIMASU.

J, SHITSUR-SHIMASU means Ill see you later, then. It is an expression used when you are parting from someone.

Lesson 43

Are you free on Friday night? Invitation to a party (

HAI, MOSHI - MOSHI?.

Leo: Hello. Aki: Is that Leo? This is Aki Leo: Aki? Aki: Are you free on Friday night?

LEO - SAN? AKI - DESU - KEDO.

AKI - SAN?

KINYBI - NO YORU - WA AITE - MASU - KA?

TODAYS EXPRESSION #43 KINYBI - NO YORU - WA AITE - MASU - KA?

It means Are you free on Friday night? AITE-MASU-KA? means Are you free?

Lesson 44

Please wait for a moment. Invitation to a party (2)

KINYBI - NO

Aki: Are you free on Friday night?

YORU - WA

AITE - MASU - KA?

KINYBI - NO YORU - DESU - NE.

Leo: Friday night? Please wait for a moment. Yes, Im free. Aki: Therell be a party for my friends birthday.

CHOTTO ,

MATTE - KUDASAI.

AITE - MASU.

TOMODACHI - NO TANJ - PT - GA ARUN - DA - KEDO.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #44 CHOTTO MATTE - KUDASAI.

CHOTTO means a little and MATTE-KUDASAI means please wait. CHOTTO MATTE-KUDASAI, Please wait for a moment, is a polite expression that can be said to anybody.

 Getsuybi Kaybi Suiybi Mokuybi Kinybi Doybi Nichiybi Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Lesson 45
Invitation to a party (3)

Of course.

TOMODACHI - NO TANJ - PT - GA ARUN - DA - KEDO.

Aki: Therell be a party for my friends birthday. Leo: I see. Is it alright if I join you? Aki: Of course. or Sure.

S - DESU - KA.

BOKU - GA ITTEMO N DESU - KA?

MOCHIRON.

J, SHICHI - JI MUKAE - NI GORO IKU - WA - NE.

Then, Ill come and pick you up around 7 oclock.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #45 MOCHIRON.

MOCHIRON means Sure or Of course. It is used to give a positive answer.

Lesson 46
Invitation to a party (4)

Thats a good idea.

AN, PUREZENTO - WA NANI - GA - DESH - KA?

Leo: Er, what would be good as a present?

KANOJO - WA, ONGAKU - GA DAISUKI DAKARA, SHD - NANKA D - KASHIRA?

Aki: She loves music, so how about a CD?

NARUHODO.

Leo: Thats a good idea.

J, CHOTTO KANGAETE - MIMASU.

Then, Ill think about it a little. Aki: Alright. See you, then.

SNE. J, MATA.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #46 NARUHODO.

It can be translated in various ways: for example, Thats a good idea, I see, and so on. Basically it is an expression to indicate that you understand what the other person is saying.

Lesson 47
Birthday party (1)

Welcome!

S, KOKO - YO.

Aki: Here we are. Mika: Welcome! Aki: Mika, let me introduce you. This is Leo. Leo: Mika? Mika: Leo!

IRASSHAI.

MIKA, SHKAI - SURU - WA.

KOCHIRA, LEO - SAN.

MIKA - SAN?

LEO!...

TODAYS EXPRESSION #47 IRASSHAI.

IRASSHAI means Welcome! Its a casual greeting to use when you welcome guests to your home.

Lesson 48
Birthday party (2)

Wow, I cant believe it!

W, SHINJI - RARE - NAI!.

Mika: Wow, I cant believe it! Youre Leo who I met at the airport, arent you? Leo: Thank you very much for your help that time. Aki: Do you know each other? Mika: Yes, we do.

KK - DE

ATTA LEO - NE.

ANO - TOKI - WA ARIGAT - GOZAI - MASHITA.

SHIRIAI - DATTA - NO?

S - NANO.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #48 W, SHINJI - RARE - NAI!

SHINJI-RARE-NAI is an expression used in a casual situation when you are surprised. It means I cant believe it!. If you want to emphasize your surprise, you can add W before it.

Lesson 49

Thank you for coming today. Birthday party (3)

KY - WA, KITE - KURETE - ARIGAT.

Mika: Thank you for coming today. Leo: Thank you, too. Thank you for inviting us. Mika: Now, both of you, please come in.

KOCHIRA - KOSO.

O - MANEKI ARIGAT - GOZAI - MASU.

S, FUTARI - TOMO HAITTE.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #49 KITE - KURETE - ARIGAT.

It means Thank you for coming today. It is a casual expression to convey your gratitude to guests.

Lesson 50
Birthday party (4)

Happy birthday!

MIKA, O - TANJBI OMEDET!

Mika: Happy birthday, Mika! Mika: Thank you. Aki: So how old are you now? Mika: Dont ask me that.

ARIGAT.

NAN - SAI - NI

NATTA - N - DAKKE?

SORE - WA KIKA - NAI - DE.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #50 O - TANJBI OMEDET.

TANJBI means birthday, and the O prefix is added to make it more polite: O-TANJBI. In this context, OMEDET is combined with O-TANJBI to mean Happy Birthday!

Lesson 51
Birthday party (5)

I guess so.

MIKA - SAN, KONO - MAE DENWA - SHITA - N - DESU - KEDO....

Leo: Mika, I rang you the other day.

? S?

Mika: What? Really?

BANG - O MACHIGATTE KAITA - KANA.

I wonder if I wrote down the wrong number. Leo: I guess so.

S KAMO - SHIRE - MASEN - NE.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #51 S - KAMO - SHIRE - MASEN - NE.

The first word S is equivalent to the so in I guess so. KAMO-SHIRE-MASEN-NE means could be or I guess. Its an expression to use when you vaguely agree with what the other person is saying.

Ichigatsu Nigatsu Samgatsu Shigatsu Gogatsu

January Feburary March April May June

Rokugatsu

Lesson 52

Thats 090-1234-XXXX, right? Birthday party (6)

DENWA - BANG - WO M - ICHIDO, OSHIETE - KURE - MASEN - KA?

Leo: Could you tell me your telephone number again?

Mika: Ready? Its 090-1234XXXX.

ZERO - KY - ZERO X-X-X-X YO. NO ICHI - NI - SAN - YON NO

ZERO - KY - ZERO X-X-X-X NO ICHI - NI - SAN - YON NO DESU - NE.

Leo: Thats 090-1234-XXXX, right?

SONO - TRI.

Mika: Thats right.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #52 090 - 1234 - XXXX DESU - NE.

As for the pronunciation of the Japanese numbers for 0 to 9, you say ZERO for zero, ICHI for one, NI for two, SAN for three, YON for four, GO for five, ROKU for six, NANA for seven, HACHI for eight, and KY for nine.

Lesson 53
At the Dj (1)

Do you have a moment?

LEO - WA MICHIGAETA - NA.

, MAINICHI

NESSHIN- NI

KKO - SHITE - MASU - KARA.

MASAKI - SENS, IMA, YOROSH - DESU - KA?

Ono: Leo has become so much better that I hardly recognized him. Masaki: Yes, because he has been practicing hard every day. Leo: Mr. Masaki, do you have a moment?

TODAYS EXPRESSION #53 IMA, YOROSH - DESU - KA?

It is a polite expression to ask someones availability when you want to talk to them. IMA means now and YOROSH - DESU - KA? literally means Is it alright?

Lesson 54

Actually, I have a favour to ask you. At the Dj (2)

JITSU - WA, O - NEGAI - GA ARU - N DESU - GA.

Leo: Actually, I have a favour to ask you. I want to go to Kamakura this coming Sunday.

KONDO - NO

NICHI - YBI - NI, IKITAI - N - DESU.

KAMAKURA - NI

, ANO - GAIKOKU - JIN - NO TAME - NO - KIKAKU - KA?

Masaki: Oh, you mean that event planned for the foreigners? Leo: Yes, thats right.

HAI, S - DESU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #54 JITSU-WA, O-NEGAI-GA ARU-N-DESU-GA. JITSU-WA means actually. NEGAI has various meanings, but in this context, it means a request or a favour. So O-NEGAI-GA ARU-N-DESU-GA means I have a favor to ask.

Lesson 55

What does the word kanji mean? At the Dj (3)

J, KANJI - NI YO. RENRAKU - SASERU -

Masaki: Ill have the organizer contact you, then. Leo: What does the word kanji mean? Masaki: It means the person who organizes a meeting. Leo: I see. Thank you for your help.

KANJI - TTE

NAN - DESU - KA?

KAI - NO MATOME - YAKU - DA - YO.

NARUHODO.

YOROSHIKU - ONEGAI - SHIMASU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #55 KANJI - TTE NAN - DESU - KA? It means What does the word kanji mean? - TTE NAN - DESU - KA? is an expression used to ask the meaning of something you dont understand.

Lesson 56

Its thanks to you, Mr.Masaki. At the Dj (4)

TOKORODE, ZO. LEO, KONO CYSHI NARA SHDAN - MO YUME - JANAI -

Masaki: By the way, Leo, getting a dan ranking is no longer just a dream (unrealistic).

HONT - DESU - KA?

Leo: Really? Masaki: You have improved a great deal. Leo: Its thanks to you, Mr. Masaki.

TOTEMO - YOKU - NATTA.

SENSEI - NO OKAGE - DESU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #56 SENSEI - NO OKAGE - DESU. - NO OKAGE - DESU is a fixed expression to reply to a compliment. It literally means with your support or thanks to you. This expression is filled with your feelings of appreciation for that support.

Lesson 57
At the Dj (5)

I think so, too.

TOTEMO - YOKU - NATTA.

SENSEI - NO

Masaki: You have improved a great deal. Leo: Its thanks to you, Mr. Masaki. Masaki: No, its because of your own effort. Anyway, its important to practice every day.

OKAGE - DESU.

IYA, OMAE - NO DORYOKU - DA - YO.

TONIKAKU

MAINICHI

KKO

SURU

KOTO - GA TAISETSU - NAN - DA.

WATASHI - MO S OMOI - MASU.

Leo: I think so, too.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #57 WATASHI - MO S OMOI - MASU. It is used when you totally agree with what someone says. WATASHI means I and MO means too. S means so and OMOI - MASU means I think.

Lesson 58

Im sorry to have kept you waiting! Visiting Kamakura (1)

O - MATASE SHI - MASHITA.

Leo: Im sorry to have kept you waiting. Aki: Youre in time. No problem. Not everybodys here yet. Leo: How many more people are coming? Aki: Two more people.

MADA DAIJBU.

ZENIN SOROTTE - NAI - KARA.

ATO - NAN - NIN - GURAI KURU

YOT - DESU - KA?

ATO FUTARI - YO.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #58 O - MATASE - SHI - MASHITA. It is a set expression to say to people who have been waiting for you. It means Im sorry to have kept you waiting.

Lesson 59

Would you like to try one of these? Visiting Kamakura (2)

WATASHI - WA, MADA, NATT - GA NIGATE - DE.

Min: I still dont like natt.

BOKU - MO DESU. WASABI - GA DAME -

Leo: In my case, I dont like wasabi.

KORE, IKAGA - DESU - KA?

SORE - WA, NAN - DESU - KA?

Mario: Would you like to try one of these? Leo: What is it? or What are they?

TODAYS EXPRESSION #59 KORE, IKAGA - DESU - KA? It is an expression used when you are offering some food or a drink. KORE literally means this and IKAGA - DESU - KA? means Would you like this? or Would you like one of these?

Lesson 60

As you are kindly offering it to me... Visiting Kamakura (3)

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KORE, IKAGA - DESU - KA?

SORE - WA, NAN - DESU - KA?

Mario: Would you like to try one of these? Leo: What is it? or What are they? Mario: This is canned cactus (Its a food from Mexico.) Leo: Cactus As you are kindly offering it to me Ill try one. Hmm, its delicious!

SABOTEN - NO KANZUME - DESU.

SABOTEN... SEKKAKU - DESU - KARA.

ITADAKI - MASU. N, OISH!

TODAYS EXPRESSION #60 SEKKAKU - DESU - KARA. It is used as a reply when you are offered something usual. SEKKAKU literally means with special kindness or with much trouble and SEKKAKU - DESU - KARA implies the feeling that you would not want to miss this unusual chance.

Lesson 61

Is it alright to take a photo? Visiting Kamakura (4)

S, TSUKI - MASHITA - YO.

Aki: Well, here we are. This is Buddha. Kamakuras Great

KORE - GA KAMAKURA - NO DAIBUTSU - DESU.

SHASHIN - WO - DESU - KA? TOTTEMO

Leo: Is it alright to take a photo?

MOCHIRON.

Aki: Of course.

ARE, DAIBUTSU - NO SHASHIN JA NAI - NO?

What? Arent you taking a photo of the Great Buddha?

TODAYS EXPRESSION #61 SHASHIN - WO TOTTEMO - DESU - KA?

The infinitive form of SHASHIN - WO TOTTE is SHASHIN - WO TORU, which means to take a photo. The phrase ~TTEMO -DESU-KA? is the equivalent of Is it alright to ~ ?

Lesson 62

The Great Buddha is too big. Visiting Kamakura (5)

ARE, DAIBUTSU - NO

SHASHIN -

Aki: What? Arent you taking a photo of the Great Buddha? Leo: But the Great Buddha is too big.

JANAI - NO?

DATTE, DAIBUTSU - WA,

KI - SUGI - MASU.

FAIND - NI - YO. HAIRA - NAI - N - DESU

It wont fit in the camera viewfinder. Aki: Dont be silly!

USO - BAKKARI.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #62 DAIBUTSU - WA, KI - SUGI - MASU. ~SUGI - MASU means too ~ or to excess.This expression is made by removing the letter I at the end of adjectives and adding SUGI - MASU.

Lesson 63
Visiting Kamakura (6)

Thats a good idea.

AKI - SAN,

Min: Aki, thank you for today. Aki: Youre welcome. I enjoyed it, too.

KY - WA ARIGAT.

E, WATASHI - MO - WA.

TANOSHI - KATTA

MATA, ISSHO - NI - NE. DEKAKE - MASH

Lets go out together again, shall we? Leo: Thats a good idea.

SORE - WA - DESU - NE.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #63 SORE - WA - DESU - NE. SORE - WA DESU - NE is an expression to agree with a suggestion. It means Thats a good idea.

Lesson 64

Somehow or other, I feel Im running a temperature.

Running a fever (1)

OHAY - GOZAIMASU.

Leo: Good morning. Masaki: Good Morning.

OHAY.

D - SHITA?

GENKI - GA NAI - NA. MITAI -

DMO, DESU. NETSU - GA ARU

Whats the matter with you? You dont look very well. Leo: Somehow or other, I feel Im running a temperature.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #64 DMO, NETSU - GA ARU - MITAI - DESU. DMO can be translated such as for some reason or somehow or other. NETSU - GA ARU means running a fever or running a temperature and MITAI - DESU means It seems ~ or I seem to ~. When you think something is true but you are not sure, you can use DMO ~ MITAI.

Lesson 65
Running a fever (2)

Oh, no! Thats terrible!

DMO, DESU.

Leo: Somehow or other, I feel Im running

a temperature.

NETSU - GA ARU - MITAI -

SORE - WA TAIHEN - DA!

Masaki: Oh, no! Thats terrible!

Take your temperature right away.
HAKARI - NASAI.

SUGU

NETSU - WO

SANJ - HACHI - DO ARU - ZO. ROKU - BU MO

Masaki: Its 38.6 degrees centigrade. or

Youre running a temperature of 38.6 degrees centigrade.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #65 SORE - WA TAIHEN - DA! TAIHEN means serious or dreadful. So SORE - WA TAIHEN - DA! means Oh, no! Thats terrible. Its an expression to utter when there is an emergency situation.

Lesson 66
Running a fever (3)

What shall I do?

SANJ - HACHI - DO ARU - ZO.

ROKU - BU

MO

ITTA - H - GA .

Masaki: Youre running a temperature of 38.6 degrees centigrade. Youd better go to a hospital. Leo: Yes, I think so. Masaki: What shall I do? Oh, dear. If only I could go with you.

BYIN - NI

S - DESU - NE.

D - SHIY.

KOMATTA - N.

WATASHI- GA IKEREBA N - DAKEDO.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #66 D - SHIY. D - SHIY means What shall I do? or What shall we do? It is used when you are perplexed in a difficult situation, and you cant decide what you should do.

Lesson 67
Running a fever (4)

Ill leave it up to you.

LEO, - KA? AKI - NI TANON - DEMO

Masaki: Leo, is it alright if I ask Aki?

O - MAKASE - SHIMASU.

Leo: Ill leave it up to you.

MOSHI - MOSHI, A,

Masaki: Hello, is this Aki? Its me.

AKI - KA?

WATASHI - DA - GA.

LEO - GA NETSU - WO DASHITE - NA.

Leo is running a temperature.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #67 O - MAKASE - SHI - MASU. O - MAKASE - SHIMASU means Ill leave it up to you. So its used as a reply when you want to entrust something to someone else.

Lesson 68
Running a fever (5)

If possible,

OMAE,

BYIN - NI IKERU - KA? GOMEN.

O - TSAN,

Masaki: Aki, can you go to the hospital? Aki: Dad or Father, Im sorry. I cant make it today. Ill try asking Mika.

KY - WA, MURI - NANO.

MIKA - NI

TANONDE

MIRU - WA.

WAKATTA.

Masaki: Alright. Well, thank you. Leo: If possible, I want to lie down.

J, YOROSHIKU. YOKO - NI

DEKITARA, NARITAI - N - DESU - GA.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #68 DEKITARA DEKITARA means if possible. Its an expression used when you want to ask for a favour in a rather reserved way.

Lesson 69
At the hospital (1)

Well, Im not sure.

KEKK

Leo: Its pretty crowded, isnt it? Mika: Because today is Monday. Leo: How long do you think well have to wait? Mika: Well, Im not sure. But Im alright. Because I have enough time.

KONDE - MASU - NE. GETSUY - DAKARA.

KY - WA

DONO KURAI

MATSU - N - DESU - KA?

S. YO.

DEMO WATASHI - WA DAIJBU -

JIKAN - WA ARU - KARA.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #69 S. S means Well, Im not sure. You use this expression when you dont know the answer to a question even after thinking about it.

Lesson 70
At the hospital (2)

My throat is sore.

D SHIMA - SHITA?

Doctor: Whats wrong?

KESA, DO

NETSU - GA SANJ - HACHI ARI - MASHITA.

ROKU - BU

DOKOKA ITAMI - MASU - KA?.

NODO - GA ITAI - DESU.

Leo: This morning I had a temperature of 38.6 degrees centigrade. Doctor: Do you have a pain anywhere? Leo: My throat is sore.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #70 NODO - GA ITAI - DESU. NODO - GA ITAI - DESU means My throat is sore. NODO means throat and ITAI - DESU literally means to be painful. You can explain where you have a pain simply by replacing NODO with another part of the body.

Lesson 71

I should be alright if I get some sleep. At the hospital (3)

LEO, TADA - NO

KAZE - DE

Mika: Leo, its good that you only have a cold. Leo: Yes, it is Mika: So now you should take a good rest. Leo: Yes. I should be alright if I get some sleep.

YOKATTA - WA - NE.

, HONT - NI...

ATO - WA,

YUKKURI

YASUN - DE - NE.

HAI. NERE - BA DAIJBU - DESU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #71 NERE - BA DAIJBU - DESU. It means I should be alright if I get some sleep. The first part NERE - BA literally means If I sleep and the second part DAIJBU - DESU means I should be alright. or It will be alright.

Lesson 72
At the hospital (4)

No problem.

MIKA - SAN, KY - WA ARIGAT GOZAI - MASHITA.

Leo: Mika, thank you very much for today. Mika: No problem.

KI - NI A, , SHI - NAI - DE.

LEO, NANI - KA OCHI - TA - YO.

KORE - WA!

Oh, youve dropped something, Leo. Oh, this is!

TODAYS EXPRESSION #72 KI - NI SHI - NAI - DE. It means Dont worry. or No problem. KI - NI SHINAIDE tells someone that there is no need for them to worry.

Lesson 73

Im a little weak at that kind of thing. At the hospital (5)

A, KORE - WA AKI - NO SHASHIN - NE.

Mika: Oh, this is a photo of Aki.

...BOKU, JITSU - WA, AKI - SAN - NI AKOGARETE - IRU - N - DESU.

Leo: To tell the truth, I fancy Aki.

S... SONO - KIMOCHI, AKI - NI TSUTAETA?

Mika: I see Have you told Aki how you feel?

E. SO YNO, CHOTTO NIGATE NAN - DESU.

Leo: No. Im a little weak at that kind of thing.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #73 S - YNO, CHOTTO NIGATE NAN - DESU. The word CHOTTO means a little and NIGATE means to be weak at . The expression, meaning Im a little weak at..., is an expression to use when you mention things that you are not good at doing.

Lesson 74
At the hospital (6)

Give my regards to Mika.

MOSHI - MOSHI?

Leo: Hello? Is that Aki? Im alright now. Aki: Oh, Im glad to hear that. Im sorry about today. Leo: No problem. Please dont worry.

AKI - SAN?

BOKU - WA, M DAIJBU - DESU.

, YOKATTA.

KY - WA GOMEN - NE.

DAIJBU. KUDASAI. KI - NI SHI - NAI - DE

J, MIKA - NI YOROSHIKU.

Aki: Give my regards to Mika, then.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #74 MIKA - NI YOROSHIKU. The expression MIKA - NI YOROSHIKU is a combination of someones name with ~NI YOROSHIKU, and it means Give my regards to Mika.

Lesson 75

Aki sends you her regards. At the hospital (7)

J, MIKA - NI YOROSHIKU.

Aki: Give my regards to Mika, then. Leo: Aki sends you her regards.

AKI - SAN - GA YOROSHIKU TTE ITTE - IMASHITA.

WAKATTA. J, KAER - KA.

S - DESU - NE.

Mika: Thanks. Well, shall we go home? Leo: Yes, lets go.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #75 YOROSHIKU - TTE ITTE - IMASHITA. It means Someone sends his/her regards. TTE ITTE - IMASHITA means Someone was saying that . It is used to pass someones message on to another person.

Lesson 76
At the hospital (8)

Are you sure?

LEO,

TONIKAKU,

HAYAKU

Mika: Leo, anyway, youd better take a rest as quickly as possible.

YASUNDA - H - GA - YO.

WATASHI - MO IE - MADE OKURU - KARA.

Ill take you home. Leo: Are you sure? Mika: Of course.

- N - DESU - KA?

MOCHIRON - YO.

LEO - TO - WA, NAN - KA EN - GA ARU - MON - NE.

It seems that somehow theres a bond between us.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #76 - N - DESU - KA? - N - DESU - KA? means Are you sure? Its an expression to confirm someones offer to you. It shows an attitude of polite reserve towards the offer.

Lesson 77

Its very hot today, isnt it? Promotion Test Day (1)

KY - WA TOTEMO NE. ATSUI - DESU -

Leo: Its very hot today, isnt it?

S - DA - N.

Masaki: Yes, it is. By the way, how is your condition? Leo: Im a little nervous.

TOKORO - DE,

CHSHI - WA D - DA?

CHOTTO KINCH - SHITE - IMASU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #77 TOTEMO ATSUI - DESU - NE. It means Its hot today, isnt it? TOTEMO means very, ATSUI DESU means its hot and NE at the end is a kind of tag question, in this case meaning isnt it?.

Lesson 78
Promotion Test Day (2)

Im happy.

D - DATTA?

Masaki: How was it? Leo: I was very relaxed during the test. Masaki: If you are promoted to a Dan grade, well have a celebration at home. Leo: Im happy to hear that. Please dont forget.

TOTEMO RIRAKKUSU - SHITE DEKI - MASHITA.

SHDAN - SHITARA, O - IWAI - WO IE - DE SHIY.

URESH - DESU. ZETTAI - DESU - YO.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #78 URESH - DESU. URESH - DESU means Im happy. Its an expression to convey the feeling of the speaker.

Lesson 79

Its about time for me to go. Buying souvenirs (1)

LEO, ARE, O - MATASE!

Mika: Leo, sorry to keep you waiting! Leo: Oh, Aki, have you come, too?

AKI - SAN - MO ISSHO - NAN DESU - KA?

S - NANO.

YOROSHIKU.

LEO, JITSU - WA WATASHI,

Aki: Thats right. I hope you dont mind me being here. Mika: Leo, as a matter of fact, an urgent job has come in. Its about time for me to go.

SHIGOTO - GA HAICCHATTE.

SORO - SORO IKANAI - TO.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #79 SORO - SORO, IKANAI - TO. It means Its about time for me to go. Its an expression when you take your leave. SORO SORO means about time or soon and IKANAI - TO means I have to go.

Lesson 80
Buying souvenirs (2)

Long time, no see.

?
? MIKA - SAN, ICCHAU - N DESU KA?

Leo: What?

Mika, are you going?

J, AKI, LEO - WO

Mika: Well, Ill leave Leo to you, Aki. Aki: Alright. Long time, no see, Leo. Have you been well? Leo: Im getting along somehow or other.

YOROSHIKU - NE.

WAKATTA.

LEO,

HISASHIBURI.

GENKI - NI SHITETA?.

NANTOKA.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #80 HISASHIBURI. HISASHIBURI means Long time, no see. or I havent seen you for a long time. Its used when you havent met someone for a long time.

Lesson 81
Buying souvenirs (3)

That hat suits you!

AKI - SAN, SONO BSHI, NIAI - MASU - NE.

Leo: Aki, that hat suits you!

ARIGAT.

Aki: Thank you. By the way, where shall we go?

TOKORO - DE DOKO - NI IKI - MASH - KA?

O - MAKASE - SHIMASU.

Leo: Ill leave it up to you. Aki: In that case, is Ginza alright?

J, GINZA - DE ?

TODAYS EXPRESSION #81 SONO BSHI, NIAI - MASU - NE.

SONO BSHI, NIAI - MASU - NE means That hat suits you!. NIAI - MASU - NE is an expression when you make a compliment regarding what someone is wearing or carrying.

Lesson 82
Buying souvenirs (4)

Dont worry.

GINZA?

Leo: Ginza? Isnt that an expensive area for everything?

TAKAI

MONO SHIKA

UTTE - NAINJA - NAI - DESU - KA?

SHINPAI - SHINAI - DE.

Aki: Dont worry. I know a shop (or shops) with reasonable price(s). Leo: I wonder what would be good as souvenirs? Aki: I wonder.

TEGORO - NA MISE - WO SHITTE - RU - KARA.

O - MIYAGE - WA NANI - GA - KANA?

S - N.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #82 SHINPAI - SHINAI - DE. SHINPAI - SHINAI - DE means Dont worry. Its an expression to convey to someone who is worried that they dont have to worry.

Lesson 83
Buying souvenirs (5)

How about this?

IRASSHAI - MASE.

Shop assitant: Welcome! Leo: Aki, how about this? Aki: I think that doll is good. Leo: Excuse me. How much is this? Shop assitant: Its one thousand yen.

AKI - SAN,

KORE,

D - DESU - KA?

SONO - ONINGY, N - JANAI.

SUMIMASEN.

KORE,

O- IKURA - DESU - KA?

SEN - EN - DESU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #83 KORE, D - DESU - KA? KORE, D - DESU - KA? means How about this? Its an expression used to ask someones opinion regarding whether something is good or not.

Lesson 84
Buying souvenirs (6)

Can I have five of these?

J, KORE, ITSUTSU,

Leo: Well, can I have five of these? Aki: Leo, how about this T-shirt with a map of Japan on it? Leo: Thats good. What sizes do you have?

KUDASAI.

LEO, KONO NIHON - CHIZU - NO D? T - SHATSU,

- DESU - N.

DONNA SAIZU - GA ARI MASU KA?

ESU - TO EMU - TO ERU, SOREKARA ERU-ERU - GA ARI - MASU.

Shop assitant: We have Small, Medium, Large and Extra-Large.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #84

ITSUTSU, KUDASAI.

ITSUTSU, KUDASAI is an example of how to order something. ITSUTSU means five. (In this lesson, you count from 1 to 10 in Japanese.) And KUDASAI means please give me.

Lesson 85
Buying souvenirs (7)

That is not quite...

KONO KIMONO - WA IKAGA - DESU - KA?

Shop assitant: How about this kimono? Leo: Well... that is not quite... Shop assitant: How about this one? Leo: That color is also not quite...

N,

SORE - WA CHOTTO.

KOCHIRA - WA?

SORE - MO IRO - GA CHOTTO.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #85 SORE - WA CHOTTO. CHOTTO literally means a little. SORE - WA CHOTTO is an expression you use when you turn down someones recommendation or suggestion.

Lesson 86
Buying souvenirs (8)

It cant be helped.

CHDO ICHI - MAN - EN - NI NARI - MASU.

Shop assitant: Thats exactly ten thousand yen, please. Leo: Can you accept a credit card? (or Can I pay by credit card?) Shop assitant: Im sorry, but we dont accept credit cards. Leo: I see. It cant be helped. Then, Ill pay with this.

MSHIWAKE - ARI - MASEN - GA, KDO - WA ATSUKATTE - ORI - MASEN.

KDO

DEMO

- DESU - KA?

S - DESU - KA.

SHIKATA - GA - NAI - DESU - NE. J, KORE - DE.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #86 SHIKATA - GA NAI - DESU - NE. It means Too bad. or It cant be helped. SHIKATA - GA NAI suggests There is no way. in other words, it cannot be avoided. You use this expression when you give up on something.

Lesson 87

Your companion is making a phone call. Buying souvenirs (9)

DMO, ARIGAT - GOZAI - MASHITA.

DMO. ARE?

AKI - SAN,

OKAGE - DE

Shop assitant: Thank you very much. Leo: Thank you. Aki, thanks to you, I did some good shopping. Oh?

- KAIMONO - GA DEKI - MASHITA.

O - TSURE - SAMA - WA, DENWA - CH - DESU - YO.

Shop assitant: Your companion is making a phone call.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #87 DENWA - CH - DESU - YO. DENWA-CH-DESU-YO means ~ is in the middle of making a call or ~ is on the telephone The word ~CHU indicates being in the middle of doing something.

Lesson 88

It looks like it will take some time, doesnt it?

Buying souvenirs (10)

JIKAN - GA KAKARI - S DESU- NE.

NANI - KA,

Leo: It looks like it will take some time, doesnt it? I would like to give her a present.

KANOJO - NI

PUREZENTO - SHITAI - N - DAKEDO. TONARI - NI

HANAYA - GA ARIMASU - YO.

Shop assistant: There is a florist next door. How about some flowers? Leo: Thank you.

O-HANA NANKA IKAGA-DESU- KA?

ARIGAT - GOZAIMASU.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #88 JIKAN - GA KAKARI - S DESU- NE. It means It looks like it will take some time, doesnt it? JIKAN - GA KAKARU means It takes time. or It will take time. S DESU means it looks like... or it seems...

Lesson 89

Ive had a very good time. Buying souvenirs (11)

LEO, DOKO - NI ITTETA - NO?

Aki: Leo, where have you been? Leo: Aki, I went out because I found some beautiful flowers. Aki: Are they for me? Thank you.

AKI - SAN,

KIR - NA O - HANA - GA

ATTA - NODE.

KORE,

WATASHI - NI?

DMO - ARIGAT. KY - NO

O - R - DESU. TANOSHIKATTA - DESU.

TOTEMO

Leo: Theyre a token of my thanks for today. Ive had a very good time.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #89 TOTEMO TANOSHIKATTA - DESU. TOTEMO TANOSHIKATTA-DESU means I had (or Ive had) a very good time. or It was fun.

Lesson 90

Ive had a very good time, too. Buying souvenirs (11)

KY - NO

O-R -

DESU.

TOTEMO E, TANOSHIKATTA - DESU.

Leo: Theyre a token of my thanks for today. Ive had a very good time. Aki: Its my pleasure. Ive had a good time too. Leo: Im hungry. Arent you? How about having something to eat somewhere? Aki: Im sorry. I have a date with my boyfriend.

O-NAKA - GA SUKIMASHITA - NE.

KOCHIRA - KOSO.

DOKOKA - DE SHOKUJI - DEMO?

GOMENNASAI.

KORE - KARA, DTO - NANO. KARE - TO

TODAYS EXPRESSION #90 E, KOCHIRA - KOSO. E basically means no, but in this context it means Its my pleasure. The expression KOCHIRA - KOSO is used to convey I feel the same in response to a remark.

Lesson 91
Sayonara, Nippon (1)

Youve done a good job.

LEO, OMEDET.

All: Leo, congratulations! Leo: Thank you very much. Its thanks to everyones help. Mr.Masaki: Im really happy for you, really pleased! Mrs.Masaki: Leo, youve done a good job. Now, please eat.

ARIGAT - GOZAIMASU.

MINA- SAN - NO

OKAGE - DESU. YOKATTA.

HONT - NI

YOKATTA,

LEO - SAN, DESHITA. O - TSUKARE - SAMA

S, DZO MESHIAGATTE - KUDASAI.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #91 O - TSUKARE - SAMA - DESHITA. It is an expression used to compliment someone on their efforts. O - TSUKARE - SAMA DESHITA means Youve done a good job. or Well done!

Lesson 92
Sayonara, Nippon (2)

When are you leaving?

OISH - DESU - NE, KONO- TEMPURA.

Leo: This tempura is delicious, isnt it? Mrs.Masaki: Im glad to hear that. By the way, when are you leaving? Leo: Next Tuesday. Mrs.Masaki Thats very soon, isnt it? Well miss you.

YOKATTA - WA...

TOKORO - DE, SHUPPATSU - WA ITSU - DESU - KA?

RAISH - NO

KAYBI - DESU.

M - SUGU - NE. SABISHIKU - NARU - WA.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #92 SHUPPATSU - WA ITSU - DESU - KA? It means When are you leaving? SHUPPATSU means departure. ~ WA ITSU DESU KA? is an expression to ask the date and time.

Lesson 93
Sayonara, Nippon (3)

I wish you all the best!

AKI - SAN, GO - KEKKON - WA ITSU - DESU - KA?.

Leo: Aki, when are you getting married? Aki: In April next year is what were planning. Leo: I wish you all the best! Aki: Thank you very much.

RAINEN - NO YOT - NANO. SHIGATSU - NO

D - KA O - SHIAWASE - NI!

D - MO - ARIGAT.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #93

D - KA O SHIAWASE - NI!

It means I wish you all the best ! or I wish you lots of happiness! and its a special phrase to say to someone who is getting married.

Lesson 94

I really thank you for everything. Sayonara, Nippon (4)

LEO,

KAETTARA

Mika: Leo, what do you intend to do when you get back home? Leo: Im going to help at the dj.

D - SURU - TSUMORI?

DJ - NO TETSUDAI - WO NATTE - IMASU. SURU - KOTO - NI S - NANDA. MIKA - SAN, O - SEWA - NI

HONT - NI NARI - MASHITA.

Mika: I see.

Im glad to hear that.

YOKATTA - NE.

Leo: Mika, I really thank you for everything.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #94 HONT - NI O - SEWA - NI NARI - MASHITA. O - SEWA - NI NARI - MASHITA means thank you for everything, implying the sense of appreciation. Adding HONT - NI, meaning really, emphasizes the sense of gratitude.

Lesson 95

Please be sure to e-mail me. Sayonara, Nippon (5)

MIKA - SAN, O - SEWA - NI E,

HONT - NI NARI - MASHITA.

Leo: Mika, I really thank you for everything. Mika: Its my pleasure. Ive had a great time, too. Leo: Please be sure to e-mail me, OK? I will write to you as well. Mika: Yes, I will, of course.

KOCHIRA - KOSO, TANOSHIKATTA - WA. KANARAZU

MRU SHITE - KUDASAI - NE.

BOKU - MO WAKATTA, KAKI - MASU - KARA. WAKATTA.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #95 KANARAZU MRU SHITE - KUDASAI - NE. It means Please be sure to e-mail me, OK? KANARAZU means surely and MRU SHITE KUDASAI means please e-mail me.

Shichigatsu Hachigatsu Kugatsu Jygatsu Jyichigatsu Jynigatsu

July August September October November December

Lesson 96

This is just a small token of my feelings. Sayonara, Nippon (6)

BOKU, ITSUMO KI - GA TSUITA - N - DESU.

Leo: I have realized something. You have always been so helpful to me. Mika: I wonder if I have.

MIKA - SAN - GA TASUKETE - KURETA KOTO...

S - DATTA - KASHIRA.

MIKA - SAN, KORE - WA HONNO KIMOCHI - DESU.

Leo: Mika, this is just a small token of my feelings. Mika: Its a very nice necklace. Thank you.

SUTEKI - NA NEKKURESU - NE.

ARIGAT.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #96 KORE - WA HONNO KIMOCHI - DESU. It is a fixed expression to use when giving a present to someone. It literally means This is only my feelings. So it translates This is just a small token of my feelings.

Lesson 97
Sayonara, Nippon (7)

How is your schedule?

MIKA - SAN, KORE - WA HONNO KIMOCHI - DESU.

Leo: Mika, this is just a small token of my feelings. Mika: Its a very nice necklace. Thank you.

SUTEKI - NA NEKKURESU - NE.

ARIGAT.

RAISH - NO KAYBI, GO- TSUG - WA IKAGA - DESU - KA?

Leo: How is your schedule next Tuesday? Mika: Its open.

DAIJBU - YO.

KK - NI - WA KANARAZU MIOKURI - NI IKU - KARA.

I will certainly come and see you off at the airport.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #97 polite fashion.

GO - TSUG - WA IKAGA DESU - KA?

It means How is your schedule? Its an expression used to ask someones availability in a

Lesson 98
Leaving Narita (1)

Ill never forget you, Mika.

MIKA - SAN, KOKO - DE BOKU - NO PASUPTO - WO - DESU - YONE? HIROTTE - KURETAN

Leo: Mika, it was here that you picked up my passport, wasnt it?

S - DATTA- NE.

Mika: Yes, thats right.

MIKA - SAN - NO KOTO, WASURE - MASEN.

Leo: Ill never forget you, Mika.

WATASHI - MO.

Mika: Ill never forget you, either.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #98 used when parting from someone.

MIKA - SAN - NO KOTO, WASURE - MASEN.

It means Ill never forget you, Mika. ~NO KOTO, WASURE-MASEN is an expression often

Lesson 99
Leaving Narita (2)

Im looking forward to it.

KANARAZU UCHI - NI ASOBI - NI KITE - KUDASAI NE.

Leo: Please be sure to come and visit me. Mika: Yes, I will. Leo: Im looking forward to it. Mika: Thank you.

UN,

S - SURU.

TANOSHIMI - NI SHITE - I - MASU.

ARIGAT.

TODAYS EXPRESSION #99 TANOSHIMI - NI SHITE - I - MASU. It means Im looking forward to it. It is often used at a farewell scene or at the end of a conversation.

Lesson 100
Leaving Narita (3)

Goodbye and take care!

SORO - SORO,

Leo: Its about time for me to go. Mika: Please give my regards to everyone in your family. Leo: I will.

IKANAI - TO.

GO - KAZOKU - NO YOROSHIKU! MINA - SAN - NI

WAKARIMASHITA.

J, MIKA - SAN,

Well, Mika, goodbye and take care! Mika: You, too! Goodbye!

O - GENKI - DE!

LEO - MO GENKI - DE. SAYNARA!

TODAYS EXPRESSION #100 O - GENKI - DE! O-GENKI-DE is an expression used when parting from someone. It means Goodbye and take care!

Fun with Japanese

Japanese culture places great importance on the changing of the four seasons. This has lead to an abundance of words that depict a particular season. Were planning on having four programs to introduce the four seasons of Japan spring, summer, autumn and winter through the poetic images of Japanese haiku, a fixed form of Japanese verse. Another characteristic of Japanese, is that there are many idiomatic phrases. A large number of them have to do with parts of the body. There is also an abundance of onomatopoeia, words that are used to describe a certain sound or state. In this series, well be introducing both idiomatic phrases and onomatopoeia.

head

ATAMA-NI IRERU

ATAMA-GA KIRERU

ATAMA-NI KURU

ATAMA-WO HINERU

ATAMA-GA ITAI

ATAMA-GA KATAI

ear

MIMI-GA ITAI

MIMI-GA HAYAI

MIMI-NI
TAKO-GA DEKIRU


eye
10 11 12

ME-GA TAKAI
13

ME-GA NAI
14

ME-GA
TOBIDERU 15

ME-WO TSUBURU
16

ME-WO MARUKU S
17

ME-NI IRETE-MO
ITAKU-NAI 18

ME-GA MAWARU

ME-WO KAKERU

ME-WO
SHIROKURO SASERU

Face
19 20 21

KAO-WO TSUBUSU

KAO-GA HIROI

KAO-WO TATERU

nose
22 23 24

HANA-GA TAKAI

HANA-NI KAKERU

HANA-WO AKASU

teeth
25 26 27

HA-GA TATANAI

HA-WO KUI-SHIBARU

HA-GA UKU

mouth
28 29 30

KUCHI-GA UMAI
31

KUCHI-GAKATAI
32

KUCHI-GA KARUI
33

KUCHI-GA WARUI
34

KUCHI-NI AU
35

KUCHI-WO DASU
36

KUCHI-WO
TOGARASERU

KUCHI-WO WARU

KUCHI-GA SUBERU

neck
37 38 39

KUBI-NI NARU

KUBI-GA MAWARANAI

KUBI-WO NAGAKU-SURU

shoulder
40 41 42

KATA-NO NI GA ORIRU

KATA-WO NARABERU KATA-WO MOTSU

chest
43 44 45

MUNE-GA ITAMU
46

MUNE-GA ODORU
47

MUNE-GA IPPAI-NI NARU

48

MUNE-WO HARU

MUNE-WO NADE-OROSU

MUNE-GA SUKU

Heart
49 50 51

SHINZ-NI
KE-GAHAETE-IRU

SHINZ-GA
TOMARU

SHINZ-NI WARUI

hips
52 53 54

KOSHI-GA HIKUI

KOSHI-GA NUKERU

KOSHI-WO SUERU

stomach
55 56 57

HARA-GA KUROI

HARA-GA TATSU

HARA-WO KIMERU

buttocks
58 59 60

SHIRI-GA OMOI

SHIRI-NI HI-GA TSUKU

SHIRI-NI SHIKARERU

hand
61 62 63

TE-WO TSUKUSU
64

TE-WO NUKU
65

TE-WO HIROGERU
66

TE-NI AMARU

TE-WO YAKU

TE-WO UTSU

arm
67 68 69

UDE-GA NARU

UDE-GA TATSU

UDE-WO MIGAKU

leg
70 73 71 74 72 75

ASHI-WO HAKOBU ASHI-GA B-NI NARU ASHI-WO NOBASU ASHI-GA DERU ASHI-WO ARAU

ASHI-WO HIPPARU

Ki
76

spirit/spiritural enagy...
78

77

KI-GA TSUKU
79

KI-GA ARU
80

KI-GA I
81

KI-GA CHIRU
82

KI-GA MIJIKAI
83

KI-GA NAGAI
84

KI-GA KIKU

KI-GA OMOI

KI-WO MOMU

others
85 86 87

SUNE-WO KAJIRU
88

HESO-WO MAGERU
89

SHITA-WO MAKU
90

NODO-KARA TE-GA
DERU

HONE-WO ORU

MI-NI TSUKERU

Correct Answers of the Idiomatic Phrases

HEAD 1. To memorize 2.To be clever 3. To become angry or annoyed 4. To puzzle over 5. To be troubled over something 6. To be stubborn EAR 7. It pains you to have to listen to someone pointing out your flaws 8. Someone who always seems to be the first to know about something 9. You hear the same thing so many times that youre sick and tired of it EYE 10. To have a discerning eye 12. To be amazed 13. To pretend not to see 16. To be very busy have high hopes FACE 19. To injure someones honor 20. To have a wide circle of acquaintances 21. To show deference to someone NOSE 22. To be proud 23. To boast 24. To take someone by surprise TEETH 25. Youre up against someone so strong, you dont stand a chance 26. To endure hardship 27. Listening to so much flattery has made you feel sick MOUTH 28. To be good at saying things that people enjoy hearing 29. To be able to keep a secret 30. To be unable to keep a secret 14. To be amazed 15. To love someone dearly 11. You like something very much

17. To take a kindly interest in someone for whom you

18. To be surprised and bewildered

31. To have a sharp tongue 34. To look sullen NECK

32. To have a pleasant taste 36. To blurt out

33.To butt in

35. To confess

37. To be fired 38. To be up to ones ears in debt 39. To wait in expectation SHOULDER 40. To feel relieved 41. To be equal in terms of ability 42. To side with someone CHEST 43. To be anguished 44. To be excited 45. To be overwhelmed with emotion 46. To be confident 47. To feel relieved 48. To feel elated HEART 49. To be audacious 50. To be shocked 51. To cause concern HIPS 52. To be modest 53. To be shocked 54. To concentrate STOMACH 55. To be plotting something evil 56. To become angry 57. To make up ones mind BUTTOCKS 58. To be lazy 59. To run out of time 60. The wife has more power than the husband HAND 61. To do everything in ones power 63. To expand ones business 64. Something that is above and beyond ones control 65. To have a hard time with something 66. To come up with measures 62. To do a sloppy job

ARM 67. To have an urge to display ones talent as soon as possible 68. To be highly skilled LEG 70. To go somewhere go further beyond 73. To go over ones budget 74. To stop doing bad things 71. To have tired legs 72. To reach a certain point and 69. To improve ones skill

75. To hinder someone from doing something Ki (spirit/spiritual energy) 76. To understand 77. To like someone 78. To have many interests 79. To be distracted 80. To be impatient and short-tempered 81. To be very patient 82. To be considerate OTHERS 85. To live off ones parents 87. To be very impressed 88. To want something dearly 89. To work hard at doing something 90. To master something 86. To become annoyed 83. To lack motivation 84. To worry about something


Fun with Japanese Four seasons in Japan

through the poetic images of Japanese haiku

spring

(Hibari yori sora ni yasurau tge kana) Resting up in the sky, higher than a lark, on a mountain pass.

(Haru no umi hinemosu notari notari kana) The sea in spring, waves lapping leisurely to and fro all day long.

(Nanohanaya tsuki wa higashi ni hi wa nishi ni) How beautiful the rape blossoms! The moon is in the eastern sky. The Sun sets in the west.

summer

(Shizukasa ya iwa ni shimi-iru semi no koe) Tranquility, permeating the rocksthe cry of cicadas.

(Natsu kusa ya tsuwamonodomo ga yume no ato) Summer grasses, all that remains of brave soldiers dreams.

(Atsuki hi wo umi ni iretari Mogami-gawa) A scorching hot day carried into the sea by the Mogami river.

autumn

(Kaki kueba kane ga narunari Hryji) I bite into a persimmon, and a bell resoundsHryji.

(Meigetsu wo tottekurero to naku ko kana) Catch it for me, cries the child for the harvest moon.

(Kururu hi wo s ureshka mushi no koe) The setting sun. What is it that makes the insects so happy? Listen to them singing.

winter

(Umasona yukiga fwari fuwari kana) Looking delicious, the snowflakes fall softly.

(Tabi ni yande yume wa kareno wo kakemeguru) Falling sick on a journey, my dreams roam the withered moor.

(Hatsuhi sasu suzuri no umi ni nami mo nashi) The first sunrise lights the ocean of the ink slab. No trace of a wave.

Copyright 2008 by Nippon Hs Kykai Edited by English Section, International Planning & Broadcasting Department, NHK 2-2-1, Jin-nan, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan 150-8001 http://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld

Supervised by Fusako Beuckmann (Japan, My Love) Teruko Ueda (Fun with Japanese) Momoko Kuroda (haiku) Illustrations by Mameko

Date of Publication: April 1 of 2008 Nippon Hs Kykai (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)