How Can I Say It in Japanese?

This week's topic is " Experiencing a Smell, Sound, or Taste ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Danielle-san saw a long line of people and suggested going into the shop. True / False ＊New Words＊ ラーメン 　ramen におい 　smell 結構(けっこう) 　very, pretty カウンター席(せき) 　a seat at the bar/counter 麺(めん) 　noodle 茹(ゆ)でます 　to boil 音(おと) 　sound スープ 　soup 味(...

This week's topic is "Giving Reasons in an Uncomplicated Manner". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Danielle-san didn’t put the invitation away properly and lost it. True / False ＊New Words＊ 見(み)つかります 　to be found [Intransitive Verb] 招待状(しょうたいじょう)　invitation card 文化祭(ぶんかさい) 　school festival やつ 　the one (for casual conversation) しまいます 　to put away なくしま...

This week's topic is " Telling Someone that You Said to Do Something ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Danielle-san isn’t going back home to get his textbook during class. True / False ＊New Words＊ うそ 　lie, Are you kidding me?, No way! やばい 　Oh no!, This is serious! 取(と)りに帰(かえ)ります 　to go back to get 間(ま)に合(あ)います 　to make it in time 授業中(じゅぎょうちゅう) 　during...

This week's topic is " Talking about Unsatisfying Things for You ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Danielle-san was late to come to school because the bus was delayed. True / False ＊New Words＊ 家(いえ)を出(で)ます 　to leave my house 仕方(しかた)[が]ない 　can't be helped, unavoidable 早(はや)めに 　a bit earlier than usual, ahead of time 目覚(めざ)まし[時計(どけい)] 　alarm clock ーーーー...

This week's topic is " Listening to a Person’s Recent Work Situation and Giving Your Thoughts on It ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Tanaka-san keeps the room clean regardless of visitors. True / False ＊New Words＊ おしゃれ 　fashionable お客(きゃく)さん 　guest, customer, visitor(semi-formal) 真似(まね)します 　to imitate インテリア 　interior, interior design 色(いろ) 　color 主人(しゅじ...

This week's topic is " Talking about the Recent Situation ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False They are at Tanaka-san's house for about an hour after receiving tea. True / False ＊New Words＊ [時間(じかん)が]たちます 　[Time] passes. 形(かたち) 　shape お茶(ちゃ)を立(た)てます 　to make tea in the tea ceremony 茶道教室(さどうきょうしつ) 　tea ceremony classes 通(かよ)います 　to commute, to att...

This week's topic is " Visiting a Japanese Person’s House ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Danielle-san doesn’t remember Japanese house manners at all. True / False ＊New Words＊ おじゃまします 　May I come in?, Sorry to disturb you. お世話になっております 　Thank you for always helping one. ゆっくりします 　to take one’s time コート 　coat コートをかけます 　to hang a coat スリッパ 　slipp...

This week's topic is " Talking about Children’s Education ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Japanese parents make their children sad. True / False ＊New Words＊ 茶道(さどう) 　tea ceremony 学(まな)びます 　to learn 習(なら)います 　to take lessons in お茶(ちゃ)を入(い)れます 　to make tea, to prepare and serve tea マナー 　manners 礼儀(れいぎ) 　politeness and proper manners, showing respect...

This week's topic is " Commanding Children to Do Something ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Her son is going to do homework before dinner. True / False ＊New Words＊ 晩(ばん)ごはん　dinner カレー　curry 先(さき)に　ahead, first 決(き)めます　to decide something (Transitive Verb) ちゃんと　properly ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー 味見(あじみ)　tasting 文句(もんく)　complaints なで...

This week's topic is " Listen to Explanations about the Cultures ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Hanami is to see flowers. True / False ＊New Words＊ 満開(まんかい) 　full bloom お花見(はなみ) 　cherry-blossom viewing 季節(きせつ) 　season 集(あつ)まります 　to get together (Intransitive Verb) 楽(たの)しみます 　to have fun 過(す)ごします 　to spend time なるほど 　I see. 夜...

This week's topic is " Communicate the news or weather forecasts ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Danielle-san looked at the sky and thought it was going to rain. True / False ＊New Words＊ 大変(たいへん)！ 　Oh, no! ベランダ 　balcony, terrace 洗濯物(せんたくもの) 　laundry 干(ほ)します 　to hang out to dry 取(と)り込(こ)みます 　to take in, to get in ところで 　by the way 専...

This week's topic is " Speaking with Other People about Inaccurate Information ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Kim-san and Kimura-san are definitely dating. True / False ＊New Words＊ おそろい 　matching, a pair of 〜 付(つ)き合(あ)います 　to have a dating relationship, to date デートします 　to go on a date お似合(にあ)い 　being a good match, being just right ●もんだい　ス...

This week's topic is " Talking about Things You Heard from Others ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False The teacher went to Araha Park to see flowers. True / False ＊New Words＊ 花火(はなび)　fireworks 花火(はなび)が上(あ)がります　to start a firework, a firework goes off はじまります　to start, to begin [Intransitive Verb] 年末(ねんまつ)　year-end, end of the year 帰国(きこく)しま...

This week's topic is " Taking a Message and Relaying It to Others ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Serena-san told her teacher that she would miss school today. True / False ＊New Words＊ 伝(つた)えます　to tell, to inform 実(じつ)は　actually, in fact 熱(ねつ)　fever 〜度(〜ど)　degree 下(さ)がります　to go down, to decend 欠席(けっせき)します　to be absent 無理(むり)をする　...

This week's topic is " Talking about How the Preparations are Progressing ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False They are going to bring umbrellas. True / False ＊New Words＊ だいたい　almost 折り畳み傘(おりたたみがさ)　folding umbrella ガイドブック　guidebook ドライヤー　hairdryer そっか　I see. (in the Casual conversations) また明日(あした)　See you tomorrow. 集(あつ)めます　to gather, to colle...

This week's topic is " Researching Accommodations ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Serena-san is still searching for a hotel until Danielle-san asks her. True / False ＊New Words＊ しかも　moreover 朝食(ちょうしょく)　breakfast 夕食(ゆうしょく)　dinner 〜付(つ)き　with~ 食(た)べ放題(ほうだい)　all-you-can-eat 付(つ)きます　to come with, to get 空(あ)きます　to be available や...

This week's topic is " Preparing in Advance ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Danielle-san will book plane and bullet train tickets. True / False ＊New Words＊ そろそろ　in a few, any time now 急(いそ)ぎます　to hurry 予約(よやく)します　to reserve, to book 安心(あんしん)　relieved, at ease [なadjective] 相談(そうだん)します　to consult, to discuss なんだか　kind of, something...

This week's topic is " Expressing Your Thanks in Front of People ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Serena-san worked for a year this year. True / False ＊New Words＊ 大変(たいへん)　very much, a lot [Adverb] お世話(せわ)になりました　Thank you for all your help. 勉強(べんきょう)になります　I learn a lot from you. 助(たす)けます　to help サービスします　to give a discount 同僚(...

This week's topic is " Expressing your Gratitude ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Fukuyama-san helped Danielle-san for his presentation. True / False ＊New Words＊ うまくいきます　It goes well. ほめます　to praise 発音(はつおん)　pronunciation 文法(ぶんぽう)　grammar 直(なお)します　to correct 助(たす)かります　to help out, to be helpful お礼(れい)　something in return 渡(わた...

This week's topic is " Saying Thanks After Receiving a Souvenir ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False The teacher was taken to Osaka by her friend. True / False ＊New Words＊ いかがでしたか。　How was it? (Polite form of どうでしたか) 思(おも)ったより　more than I thought, more than I expected 湿気(しっけ)　humidity, damp, moisture あいさつ　greeting お礼(れい)を言(い)います　to sa...

This week's topic is " Explaining that You Are Late ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False He is going to get in a taxi. True / False ＊New Words＊ 現在(げんざい)　currently, presently, now 接近(せっきん)　approaching, coming 〜中(ちゅう)　during, in the middle of ~ 台風(たいふう)　typhoon 〜号(ごう)　Number ~ 東側(ひがしがわ)　east side 進(すす)みます　to move ahead, to proceed 風(...

This week's topic is " Explaining the Situation when Trouble Happens ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False He bought the drinks which were warm. True / False ＊New Words＊ フロント　front desk, reception 部屋(へや)　room 冷蔵庫(れいぞうこ)　refrigerator 冷(つめ)たい　cold (to touch) 壊(こわ)れます　to break (intransitive verb) 申(もう)し訳(わけ)ありません　I am very sorry. 少々(し...

This week's topic is " Explaining What Happened ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False The squirrel monkey returned his cell phone. True / False ＊New Words＊ 逃(に)げます　to escape, to run away リスザル　squirrel monkey 盗(と)ります　to steal 広場(ひろば)　plaza, square えさ　feed, food for animal 取(と)って行(い)きます　to go to take 遅刻(ちこく)します　to be late for a set date...

This week's topic is " Describing Work Progress ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False The preparation for the party is done. True / False ＊New Words＊ 準備(じゅんび)　preparation 終(お)わり　end コーヒーマシン　coffee machine 調子(ちょうし)　condition 悪(わる)い　bad 玄関(げんかん)　front door, entrance ●もんだい　ステップ２　Three-choice-quiz What happened to the coffee machine?...

This week's topic is " Describing the Situation and Giving your Impression ". ●もんだい　ステップ１　True or False Danielle san showed a picture in which everyone is walking in the beginning. True / False ＊New Words＊ 運動会(うんどうかい)　athletic meet えーと　Let me see. ちょうど　just 並(なら)びます　to get in line 大勢(おおぜい)　many people ゴールします　to cross the finish lin...