Tam has come to Asakusa in Tokyo with Chinese photographer Mi Ya. They're looking around the souvenir shops on “Nakamise Street.”
#12
Expressing impressions and explaining things -- Part 1
かわいいお守りですね This is a cute amulet, isn't it?
Tam and Chinese photographer Mi Ya are at Sensoji Temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area. They’re at a counter where amulets are sold.
#13
Saying what you want to do
雪が見たいです I want to see the snow.
Tam is in the living room of “Haru-san House,” talking with the robot landlady Haru-san and Chinese photographer Mi Ya.
#14
Saying what you want to try
日本へ行ってみたいです I want to go to Japan someday.
Tam worked as a volunteer at a school in Vietnam. One day, Yuuki came from Japan to play the piano for the children.
#15
Telling the taxi driver your destination
猿の温泉までお願いします To the monkey hot spring, please.
Photographer Mi Ya from China is on a photo shoot in Nagano. She’s trying to get to Jigokudani Yaen Koen by taxi.
#16
Expressing impressions and explaining things -- Part 2
有名な温泉です This is a famous hot spring.
Mi Ya is at a hot spring in Nagano famed for the wild monkeys that bathe there. A Japanese couple strikes up a conversation with her.
#17
Telling people what you’re doing now
日本を旅行しています I've been traveling around Japan.
Mi Ya is on a photo shoot in Nagano. She meets a Japanese couple, and they go to a soba restaurant.
#18
Expressing impressions of what you've experienced
すごく楽しかったです It was really fun.
Mi Ya is in the living room of “Haru-san House,” telling Tam and Haru-san, the robot landlady, about her trip to Nagano.
#19
Saying what you want to buy
手袋が欲しいんですが I'd like a pair of gloves.
Tam is planning to travel to Hokkaido with Mi Ya and Kaito. She's come to buy some gloves to prepare for the trip.
#20
Asking someone not to put something in your food
わさびは入れないでください Please don't put wasabi in.
Tam and Mi Ya are in Hokkaido, in the city of Sapporo. They enter a restaurant to enjoy fresh seafood.
#21
Describing where you are
時計台の中にいます I'm in the clock tower.
Tam and Mi Ya are in Hokkaido. They’re meeting up with Kaito at the Sapporo Clock Tower.
#22
Inviting someone to do something together -- Part 1
写真を撮りましょう Let's take a photo.
Tam, Mi Ya, and Kaito are in front of a huge snow sculpture at the snow festival in Sapporo.
#23
Saying what you like
私はこの猫が好きです I like this cat.
Tam, Ayaka, and Mike have come to a café where customers can play with cats.
#24
Explaining what you can't eat
生卵は食べられません I can't eat raw eggs.
At Haru-san House, Kaito has made a typical Japanese breakfast for everyone.
#25
Saying you're not feeling well
のどが痛いんです My throat hurts.
Tam doesn't seem to feel well. Haru-san's electronic sensor detects a problem.
#26
Expressing multiple impressions -- Part 1
この卵焼き、甘くておいしいです This Japanese omelet is sweet and delicious.
Tam and her housemates have come to a park for cherry blossom viewing.
#27
Asking which one to choose
どれが一番おいしいですか Which one is the most tasty?
Kaito takes Tam to a ramen shop. She suddenly remembers Yuuki, a music student she met in Vietnam.
#28
Asking for permission
写真を撮ってもいいですか May I take photos here?
Mi Ya has come to Kamakura. A piano recital is being held at a temple.
#29
Saying what you've done
ピアノの演奏を聴きに行きました I went to listen to a piano recital.
Mi Ya shows Tam the photos she took at a piano recital in Kamakura. Tam takes a look and is surprised.
#30
Expressing a variety of past and future actions
一緒に歌ったり、踊ったりしました We sang songs and danced together.
Tam has come to a café with Mi Ya. Tam talks about her memories of a music student, Yuuki.
#31
Inviting someone to do something together -- Part 2
一緒に行きませんか Why don't we all go together?
Mike, an American who loves Japanese culture, has come to "Haru-san House" to discuss a travel plan.
#32
Asking how to get to your destination
忍者博物館まで、どう行ったらいいですか How can I get to the Ninja Museum?
Mike and Kaito head to the Ninja Museum in Mie Prefecture. Mike is wearing a ninja outfit.
#33
Asking how long something will take
どのくらい待ちますか How long does it take to get in?
Kaito and Mike have arrived safely at the Ninja Museum. They decide to give ninja stars a try.
#34
Saying what you’ve experienced
読んだことあります I've read it.
Tam and Mike have come to a manga café to enjoy its huge collection of manga and magazines.
#35
Expressing past or future actions in sequence
大涌谷に行って、黒たまごが食べたいです I want to go to Owakudani and then eat a black egg.
Tam and Ayaka are on a train to Hakone, a popular tourist spot near Tokyo.
#36
Asking about the time
お風呂は何時から何時までですか From what time to what time can we use the bath?
Tam and Ayaka arrive at a hot spring inn in Hakone. An attendant leads them to their room.
#37
Saying something is wrong
テレビがつかないんですが・・・ The TV won't turn on…
Tam and Ayaka seem to be having a problem in their room at a hot spring inn in Hakone.
#38
Comparing two things
外のほうがいいです I prefer outside.
Tam and Ayaka are taking a sightseeing cruise on Lake Ashinoko in Hakone.
#39
Describing a mistake you’ve made
財布を落としてしまいました I lost my wallet.
Tam has a problem. As soon as she returns to Haru-san House, she asks the robot landlady for help.
#40
Explaining the reason
初めてだったから、びっくりしました Since it was my first earthquake, I was startled.
Tam, Mi Ya, and Haru-san were relaxing at "Haru-san House" when something unusual happened.
#41
Asking whether something you want to do is possible
チケットを買うことができますか Can we buy tickets?
Mi Ya calls out to Tam. She seems to have found some news.
#42
Expressing your intent or plans
悠輝さんに渡すつもりです I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san.
Tam and Mi Ya have come to a recital by Yuuki, a pianist Tam admires.
#43
Expressing impressions of what you see
元気そうですね You look well.
Tam and Mi Ya go visit Yuuki at his dressing room after his recital.
#44
Telling someone what you've heard
またコンサートがあるそうです I've heard he's giving another recital.
Tam was finally able to meet Yuuki again. She tells Haru-san and Kaito how it went.
#45
Making a request politely
日本語をチェックしてもらえませんか Would you check the Japanese?
Tam seems to want to ask a favor of the robot landlady, Haru-san.
#46
Expressing multiple impressions -- Part 2
小さいけどきれいですね It's small but beautiful.
The residents of "Haru-san House" are on a trip to Kyoto. They're about to check in at an inn that uses a "machiya."
#47
Asking how to do something
どうやってするんですか How do you do it?
The residents of "Haru-san House" are visiting Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto.
#48
Saying what you want to do in the future
卒業したら、日本で働きたいです When I graduate, I want to work in Japan.
The residents of "Haru-san House" have arrived at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto. Tam reveals her dreams.
#49
Information application
お名前を教えていただけますか。Can I have your name please?
Tam wants to wear a kimono and walk the streets of Kyoto.
#50
Reported speech
広島へ行くかどうかはまだ決まっていませんか？Have you decided to go to Hiroshima yet?
Everyone from Haru-san's house returned to Tokyo after their trip to Kyoto and shared interesting experiences.
#51
Describe contrast
予算を計画したのに、出費が予想以上に多かったです。Despite planning, spending still exceeded expectations.
Tam decided to adjust her spending plan after the trip
#52
Talk about intentions or plans
ボランティア活動に参加する予定です。Tam plans to participate in volunteer activities.
Tam participated in a volunteer activity in Japan and was supported by friends.
#53
In case
参加する場合はどうすればいいですか？I want to participate, what do I need to do?
Tam went to a local volunteer activity center and learned about support activities for the elderly
#54
A purpose
ボランティア活動に参加するために、中古の自転車を買おうと考えています。I'm thinking about buying a used bicycle to participate in volunteer activities.
Tam can refer to second-hand stores or online second-hand markets
#55
Follow instructions
信号や標識のとおりに進んでください。Please follow signs and directions.
Tam wants to know what to note when cycling in Japan
#56
Shows level
「フォー」と「バインセオ」とても食べやすいです。Pho and banh xeo are very easy to eat.
Tam wants to serve dishes like pho and banh xeo at the food festival.
#57
Shows level
辛すぎ料理が食べられません。I can't eat too spicy food.
Tam wants to ask Kaito for instructions on how to cook Japanese dishes for the upcoming food festival.
#58
Give your opinion
鍋や包丁は欠かせないはずだ。A pot and knife are an absolute must.
There's a cooking festival coming up, Tam wants to invite Kaito to buy cooking utensils.
#59
Describe an action that just happened
食べ物を出したばかりなのに、みんながたくさん食べに来ました。I just sold food and people came to eat a lot.
Today is the day of the cooking festival, Tam and his friends are supported by many people
#60
Feel
もし焦げ臭いがしたら、電源を切ってください。If you feel a burning smell, turn off the circuit breaker.
Tam was popularized by the neighborhood group on fire prevention and fighting knowledge
#61
Talk about plans
電力を節約できる炬燵を使うと思っています。I plan to buy an energy-saving heating table.
Tam wants to buy a heating table for next winter
#62
List more than two actions
これでお茶会を開くのも楽しみですね。Tam can open a tea party and enjoy it.
At the nursing home, Tam was instructed by her grandmother how to make tea
#63
Doing something is difficult
普通の靴だと歩きづらいから、登山靴や防寒着も持っていった方が良さそうです。If you wear normal shoes, it will be difficult to walk, so it seems like you should bring hiking shoes and warm clothes.
Tam wants to invite Yuuki to go climbing in the neighboring city on the weekend
#64
Express your wishes
お互いの夢がかないますように。Hope each other's wishes will come true.
Tam and Yuuki saw a shooting star and made a wish together.
#65
Describe the level of emotions
スタジオジブリの新作『君たちはどう生きるか』が気になって仕方ないんだ。I can't stop being curious about Studio Ghibli's new movie.
Tam, Ayaka, and Yuuki just watched a Ghibli movie concert.
#66
Heard
化粧品についてたくさん知識があるらしいです。I heard you have a lot of knowledge about cosmetics.
Tam wants to send gifts to his family. Tam asked Ayaka for advice.
#67
Ask someone to do something
EMSの料金や手続きについて教えてくださいませんか？Can you help me with EMS rates and procedures?
Tam wants to send gifts to his family. Tam is at the post office and is guided by postal staff on shipping procedures.
#68
Explanation and definition
お墓参りとは？What is Ohakamairi?
Next week is Obon, Tam and Yuuki want to prepare for Obon together.
#69
What to do
炎症を抑える薬を飲むべきです。You should take medication to reduce inflammation.
Tam has a toothache, the doctor is examining Tam.
#70
Describe change
音楽も聞けば聞くほど好きになりますね。The movie's music is also great, the more I listen, the more I like it.
Tam, Ayaka just saw the movie at the theater, it was very good.
#71
Describe the results
日本へ行ってみたところ、想像以上に素晴らしかったです。When I came to Japan, everything was better than I thought.
Tam, Ayaka, and Yuuki go to a cosplay festival.
#72
Prepare something in advance
避難準備を整えておくよ。I will pay attention and prepare shelter for the storm.
Tam received advice from Ayaka before the storm came.
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