こんなときのにほんご。Season 2

Today's quiz.

Please think about  a Japanese word that fill in the blank. Used in the sense of "vague, but possibly".

Five hiragana characters.

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Hi their! I’m Megumi. Thanks for coming to listen my podcast. This Podcast tells you “simple Japanese conversation ". The theme of "A word on the spur of the moment!" Please listen to this Podcast! 

みなさんこんにちは、めぐみです。このポッドキャストを聴きに来てくれてありがとうございます。

このポッドキャストでは、咄嗟の一言を日本語で言おう！をテーマにお送りしています。ぜひ聞いていってくださいね。

Now for today's quiz.

Please think about  a Japanese word that fill in the blank. Used in the sense of "vague, but possibly". Five hiragana characters.

それでは今日のクイズです。

空欄に当てはまる日本語を考えてください。曖昧だけど、もしかすると…の意味で使います。

A：あーっ！言葉で伝えるのが難しい！

B：そんなことないよ、あなたの言いたいこと、 ［ ］わかったかも。つまりこういうことじゃない？

The answer is "なんとなく".

なんとなく怖くない？

体調がなんとなくおかしい気がする。

These are examples of usage.

 Please try to use it.

ぜひ使ってみてください。

それでは今日はここまでです。

また来週お会いしましょう！ 

That's all for today. Thank you for listening and see you next week. Bye! 

Today's quiz!

How do you say 'something you are immersed in, something you are addicted to in Japanese these days?

 In hiragana, it's two characters.

Hi their! I’m Megumi. Thanks for coming to listen my podcast. This Podcast tells you “simple Japanese conversation ". The theme of "A word on the spur of the moment!" Please listen to this Podcast! 

みなさんこんにちは、めぐみです。このポッドキャストを聴きに来てくれてありがとうございます。このポッドキャストでは、咄嗟の一言を日本語で言おう！をテーマにお送りしています。ぜひ聞いていってくださいね。

Sorry for the late update. Now for today's quiz.

How do you say 'something you are immersed in, something you are addicted to in Japanese these days?

 In hiragana, it's two characters.

更新が遅れましたが、今日のクイズです。

没頭してること、ハマっていること

を、最近の日本語でなんというでしょうか。

ひらがなだと2文字です。

The answer is "ぬま".

This is "swamp" in English.

For example,"推しが尊すぎて沼" or "ぬまる" or else "ぬまにハマる" is also used.

英語では"swamp"といいますね。

例えば、「推しが尊すぎて沼」とか、ほかにも「沼にハマる」、「沼る」も使います。

それでは今日はここまでです。

また来週お会いしましょう！ 

That's all for today. Thank you for listening and see you next week. Bye! 

Quiz!

You are a telephone receptionist in your company. If the person on the other end of the phone asks you to take over because they need to speak to a manager.

How do you respond? Please fill in the blank.

しょうち いたしました。じょうし に ［ ____ ］いたします。しょうしょう おまちください。

--- Today's review! ---

Hi their! I’m Megumi. Thanks for coming to listen my podcast. This Podcast tells you “simple Japanese conversation ". The theme of "A word on the spur of the moment!" Please listen to this Podcast! 

みなさんこんにちは、めぐみです。このポッドキャストを聴きに来てくれてありがとうございます。このポッドキャストでは、咄嗟の一言を日本語で言おう！をテーマにお送りしています。ぜひ聞いていってくださいね。

Now let's today's quiz.

You are a telephone receptionist in your company. If the person on the other end of the phone asks you to take over because they need to speak to a manager, how do you respond? Please fill in the blank.

それでは今日のクイズです。

あなたは会社で電話の受付をしています。電話の相手から「マネージャーと話がしたいので代わってください」と言われたら、どう返事をしますか？空欄を埋めてください。

承知いたしました。上司に［ ____ ］いたします。少々お待ちください。

The answer is "お繋ぎ”.

If you are talking to a close friend, 'かわります' is fine, but if you are dealing with a customer, it is good to be able to respond in a formal way.

親しい人との会話であれば、「代わります」でよいのですが、お客さんが相手の場合はフォーマルな言い方で対応できるとよいですね。

それでは今日はここまでです。

また来週お会いしましょう！ 

That's all for today. Thank you for listening and see you next week. Bye! 

What do you say in Japanese when you want to give someone a turn at the door?

ーToday's review!ー

Hi their! I’m Megumi. Thanks for coming to listen my podcast. This Podcast tells you “simple Japanese conversation ". The theme of "A word on the spur of the moment!" Please listen to this Podcast! 

みなさんこんにちは、めぐみです。このポッドキャストを聴きに来てくれてありがとうございます。

このポッドキャストでは、咄嗟の一言を日本語で言おう！をテーマにお送りしています。ぜひ聞いていってくださいね。

Now let's today's quiz.

For example, what do you say in Japanese when you want to give someone a turn at the door?

それでは今日のクイズです。例えば扉の前で誰かに順番を譲るとき、日本語でなんと声を掛けるでしょうか。

The answer is "どうぞ".

Normally, you would say "おさきにどうぞ", but Japanese people often only say "どうぞ". It is easy to understand because of the gesture, but it is good to be able to understand either phrase!

本来なら、"お先にどうぞ"と言うところですが、日本人は、"どうぞ"しか言わないパターンがよくあります。ジェスチャーがつくのでわかりやすいですが、どちらのフレーズでも理解できるようにしておくとよいですよ！

それでは今日はここまでです。

また来週お会いしましょう！ 

That's all for today. Thank you for listening and see you next week. Bye! 

hink of words to fill in the blanks.

The phrase is often heared in restaurant. The waiter saw that your plate was empty and approached you.

そちら、おすみでしたら[ ________ ]。

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Hi their! It's been one week. I’m Megumi. Thanks for coming to listen my podcast. This Podcast tells you “simple Japanese conversation ". The theme of "A word on the spur of the moment!" Please listen to this Podcast! 

みなさんこんにちは、一週間ぶりですね。めぐみです。このポッドキャストを聴きに来てくれてありがとうございます。

このポッドキャストでは、咄嗟の一言を日本語で言おう！をテーマにお送りしています。ぜひ聞いていってくださいね。

Now let's today's quiz. Think of words to fill in the blanks.

The phrase is often heared in restaurant. The waiter saw that your plate was empty and approached you.

それでは今日のクイズです。空欄を埋める言葉を考えてください。このフレーズはレストランでよく聞きます。

あなたのお皿が空になっているのをみたウエイターが声をかけてきました。

そちら、お済みでしたら[__________]。

The answer is "お下げいたします".

'おさげいたします' means 'I will put it away'.

If you have finished your meal, "would you like me to take your empty plate away as it is out of the way?" includes the consideration that.

「お下げいたします」は「片付けます」の意味です。食事が終わっていたら、空のお皿は邪魔なので持っていきましょうか？という気遣いを含みます。

If you ask the waiter to take your plate, respond with ‘おねがいします’, or if you are still in the middle of eating, 'まだ食事中です'etc.

お皿を持っていってもらうなら「お願いします」、まだ食べている途中だったら、「まだ食べていますので」などと回答しましょう。

それでは今日はここまでです。

また来週お会いしましょう！ 

That's all for today. Thank you for listening and see you next week. Bye! 

An exercise in expression than a quiz.

Try to write as many words as you can to say "thank you."

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Hi their!  I’m Megumi. Thanks for coming to listen my podcast. This Podcast tells you “simple Japanese conversation ". The theme of "A word on the spur of the moment!" Please listen to this Podcast! 

みなさんこんにちは、めぐみです。このポッドキャストを聴きに来てくれてありがとうございます。

このポッドキャストでは、咄嗟の一言を日本語で言おう！をテーマにお送りしています。ぜひ聞いていってくださいね。

Today's quiz is more an exercise in expression than a quiz.

Try to write as many words as you can to say "thank you."

今日はクイズというよりは、表現の練習です。

「ありがとう」を表す言葉をできるだけたくさん書いてみてください。

How many did you write down?

あなたはいくつかけましたか?

For exsample……

感謝いたします。（かんしゃいたします）

お礼申し上げます。（おれいもうしあげます）

恐れ入ります。（おそれいります）

ありがとうございます。

助かります。（たすかります）

さんきゅー！

ありがたい！

圧倒的感謝・・・！（あっとうてきかんしゃ）

The last one is an added bonus. I use it a lot because I am a geek, but the general public may not use it as often.

I encourage you to learn a variety of expressions.

最後のはおまけです。私はオタクなのでよく使いますが、一般の方はあまり使わないかもしれません。

ぜひ色々な表現を身につけてくださいね。

それでは今日はここまでです。

来週はおやすみしますので、また再来週に！

There will be no podcast next week! I would be happy if you could listen again the week after. Bye! 

How would you say in this situation in four hiragana characters ? It is an expression that encourages action, saying that it may be impossible but let's try, or that it is better to try than to do nothing.

ーー ↓ Today's review is here! ↓ ーー

Hi their!  I’m Megumi. Thanks for coming to listen my podcast. This Podcast tells you “simple Japanese conversation ". The theme of "A word on the spur of the moment!" Please listen to this Podcast! 

みなさんこんにちは、めぐみです。このポッドキャストを聴きに来てくれてありがとうございます。

このポッドキャストでは、咄嗟の一言を日本語で言おう！をテーマにお送りしています。ぜひ聞いていってくださいね。

Now let's today's quiz!

How would you say in this situation in four hiragana characters ?

It is an expression that encourages action, saying that it may be impossible but let's try, or that it is better to try than to do nothing.

無理かもしれないけどやってみようよ、何もしないくらいならやってみたほうがいいよ、と、行動を促す表現です。

ひらがな４文字でなんというでしょうか？

The answer is "だめもと".

The abbreviation for this is "だめでもともと". 

"だめもとでいいから、ちゃれんじしてみようよ！" Used in phrases such as.

略さないでいうと、"だめでもともと"です。

「だめもとでいいからチャレンジしてみようよ！」のようなフレーズで使います。

それでは今日はここまでです。また来週お会いしましょう！ 

That's all for today. Thank you for listening and see you next week. Bye! 

Today's quiz!

How would you say "as soon as possible" in four hiragana characters?

-- The review is here! --

Hi their!  I’m Megumi. Thanks for coming to listen my podcast. This Podcast tells you “simple Japanese conversation ". The theme of "A word on the spur of the moment!" Please listen to this Podcast! 

みなさんこんにちは、めぐみです。このポッドキャストを聴きに来てくれてありがとうございます。

このポッドキャストでは、咄嗟の一言を日本語で言おう！をテーマにお送りしています。ぜひ聞いていってくださいね。

Now let's today's quiz!

How would you say "as soon as possible" in four hiragana characters?

"できるだけ早く"を、ひらがな四文字でなんと言うでしょうか？

The answer is "なるはや".

The abbreviation for this is "なるべくはやく". This has a similar meaning to the phrase "as soon as possible".

略さないでいうと、"なるべく早く"です。これは、"できるだけ早く"というフレーズと似た意味を持っています。

この仕事、なるはやでお願いできますか？

If you are told this, you should recognise that this is something you need to do in a hurry.

こう言われたら、急いでやってほしいことなんだな、と認識してくださいね。

それでは今日はここまでです。また来週お会いしましょう！ 

That's all for today. Thank you for listening and see you next week. Bye! 

Please think of the correct Japanese words to fit the following blanks. This is an expression for when you do not want to give details or want to give a vague answer. 

A：きのう やすんでたけど、たいちょう わるかったとか？だいじょうぶ？

B：あぁ、うーん、まぁ[ ______ ]かな。 

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Hi their! I’m Megumi. Thanks for coming to listen my podcast. This Podcast tells you “simple Japanese conversation ". The theme of "A word on the spur of the moment!" Please listen to this Podcast! 

みなさんこんにちは、めぐみです。このポッドキャストを聴きに来てくれてありがとうございます。 このポッドキャストでは、咄嗟の一言を日本語で言おう！をテーマにお送りしています。ぜひ聞いていってくださいね。 

Now let's today's quiz! 

Please think of the correct Japanese words to fit the following blanks. This is an expression for when you do not want to give details or want to give a vague answer. 

次の空欄に当てはめるのに正しい日本語を考えてください。詳細は言いたくない、曖昧な回答をするときの表現です。 

 昨日休んでたけど、体調悪かったとか？大丈夫？

 あぁ、うーん、まぁ[ ______ ]かな。 

The answer is "そんなかんじ". 

In English, it is "something like that." It is often used when you don't want to go into detail, or when it is troublesome to explain. It is used during small talk, but is not appropriate in formal discussions, so be careful when you use it! 

英語でいうと"something like that."ですね。 詳しく言いたくないとき、説明するのが面倒なときなどによく使う表現です。 雑談中には使いますが、正式な議論の場ではふさわしくない言葉なので、使うタイミングには注意しましょう！ 

それでは今日はここまでです。また来週お会いしましょう！ 

 That's all for today. Thank you for listening and see you next week. Bye!  

Please think of the correct Japanese words to fit the following blanks. It is four hiragana characters.

 あれ！もう こんな じかん！

[ ____ ]しゅっぱつ しないと！ 

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Today's keyword is 'consent'. 

 Now here's a quiz! 

Imagine a scene, for example, at a party, such as a reunion. You are thinking 'I think it's time to go home' but difficult to talk about. Then your friend calls out to you. 

A：わたし、きょうは ここで おいとま するね。 

B：あっ、じゃあ わたしも [ _______ ]。 いっしょに かえろ。 

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Today's review is here!→https://megmig.themedia.jp/posts/51766883

When your shoulder hurts, if you say in Japanese 'かたがいたいです', it sounds like you have an injury. But there are times when your shoulder hurts instead of being injured. Do you know of other ways to say it? 

デスクワークを つづけていたから、かた が [ ____ ]。 

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Your boss tells you "You must do this job on time." ,but you are not motivated to do it. Fill in the blanks to be correct as a monologue in such a situation. 

あーあ、[______ ]なぁ。やりたくない。 

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Today's review is here!→https://megmig.themedia.jp/posts/51602470

Today I will introduce you to one simple but commonly used Japanese word when travelling!

Now here's a quiz! 

You are travelling to Japan and staying in Tokyo.
Tomorrow you plan to go to Yokohama and come back the same day, what should you say when buying a train ticket? 

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Think about this situation.

Talk to someone who wants a discount but is unsure if they will probably do that. Fill in the blanks. 

 ［ _______ ］で いってみない？ やすくなる かもよ？

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Then,here is todays quiz. Imagine that you are a new joiner in a company and think of a few words to conclude your introduction. What would be the right words to fill in the blanks? 

 みなさん、［ _______ ］よろしくおねがいします。 

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An earthquake has recently struck in Ishikawa, Japan, causing extensive damage. We sincerely hope that everyone is safe and that the days of peace and security will return soon.

Then, what language is appropriate to use in a case like this? Think of a word to fill in the blanks. 

心より［ _______ ］申し上げます。 

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Think of a word to fill in the blanks. 

きょうは [ ____ ] だから すごい ひが みじかいね〜！ 

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What is this (*Please look at an Image.) that Japanese people often eat at this time of year when it is getting much colder? 

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Consider the following Japanese words that are suitable for use in the following situations. 

One of the words used to call someone. The image is of a beckoning gesture. 

The nuance is similar to the English "we need to talk". 

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Consider the following Japanese words that are suitable for use in the following situations. 

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A.みて！このまえ いった カフェの アフターヌーンティなんだけど、ごうかで、りょうも おおくて さいこうだった！ 

B.あんた わたしが ダイエットしてるの しってるくせに そういうこと いう！ 

A.だって おいしいものは シェアしないと🎵

B.それを【_____】って いうんだよ！ 

（A.Look! It's afternoon tea at the café I went to the other day, it was gorgeous, the portions were huge and it was great! 

B.You know I'm on a diet and you say things like that! 

A.Because good food has to be shared.  ）

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Today's quiz is on words commonly used on social networking sites. But it's not a word you want to hear very often. 

A.あのポスト、えんじょう してたよね。 

B.まえから めちゃくちゃ【_____】てたからなぁ。

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Please think the appropriate words that apply to the following blanks.  

You speak to your friend to ask for a favour, but as you speak, you realised that you didn't have to ask. 

あー、ごめん！やっぱり【_________】。 

じぶんで やるから きかなかったことに して！

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Please select the appropriate words that apply to the following blanks. 

おてにもつを ごかくにん【          】、おおりください。

1. して 

2. のうえ 

3. する 

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After such a hot summer, Japan has now become much colder. These days, temperatures rise and fall, and people tend to feel unwell.For example between summer and autumn, or winter and summer, how would you describe this period in Japanese?

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In Japan, a post that attracts attention on social networking sites is described as "バズる". So what is the term for taking this "バズ"photo? 

For exsample : インスタ○○しそうな しゃしん だね！

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Dates written on food packaging, “しょうみきげん” and ”しょうひきげん”. In some cases, only one of them may be written, in others both may be written. 

Which of these two means 'do not eat after this date'? 

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Here is quiz for today! 

How would you say 'it's on me!' in Japanese?

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Now, here is quiz for today! 

How would you say 'A great deal!' in Japanese? 

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The review is here!→https://megmig.themedia.jp/posts/48299828

What does 'ひよる' mean, which we hear a lot about these days? 

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What do you say in these situations? 

When you are waiting in line for a roller coaster at an amusement park, what do you say if you want to call the next person in line? 

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Please select the words that apply to the following blanks.

あなたの【 】商談がまとまりました！ありがとう！

1.せいで

2.おかげで

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These days, due to global warming and other factors, there is a conspicuous increase in abnormal weather in many countries. One of  extreme weather events is 'localised torrential rainfall'. It is a sudden, brief, intense downpour in an area of small size. Do you know what this is called in Japan?

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In Japan, it is time to get back to normal life after the Obon holidays. If we are at work, many people give out souvenirs. Complete the following sentences as a line from the recipient of the souvenirs.

お土産を【 】ました。

1.もらい

2.あげ

3.やり

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There are various ways of describing 'stomachache' in Japanese. What is the appropriate word to fill in the blanks in the following example

お腹を【 】。

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Now, here is quiz for today! It's a phrase unique to Japan but often heard in summer! 

Fill in the blanks in the following sentence. 

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A：昨日の夜は暑かったねー！ （It was so hot last night! ）

B：本当に！クーラーいれても全然眠れなかったよ

（Yes. I couldn't sleep even with the air-conditioner on. ）

A：今日からずっと【 】が続くらしいよ 

B：うわーマジかー！（Oh no. OMG……） 

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Here is quiz for today! Fill in the blanks in the following sentence. 

You return home and talk to a close friend you haven't seen for a while. 

お久しぶりです！ 最近はどうですか？【 】ありませんか？ 

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The biggest event for otaku in Japan is coming. Yes, Comic Market! In honour of this, today I picked up a few words that we often see at such events! 

How would a otaku describe the failure to produce a new DOUJINSHI? 

 ごめんなさい！新刊を【 】。 

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It is summer in Japan, and it is very hot and humid every day. Summer holidays and Obon holidays are such summer events, and many people take consecutive holidays around them. Do you know the common phrase when working people take holidays? 

Think of a word to fill in the blanks. 

来週月曜日と火曜日に【 】おやすみをいただきます。よろしくお願いします。 

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きょうも かんたんな にほんごを べんきょうしよう！

You are waiting in queue at the reception desk when suddenly a person enters in front of you. What do you say to that person? Think of a word to fill in the blanks. 

 すみません。【 】しないでください。 この列の最後尾はあっちですよ。 

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Well today's quiz is about how dates are represented. 

What would you describe the day before today as? 

 1.昨日

 2.明日

 3.一昨日

 4.当日 

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Here is today's quiz! Please select the appropriate words to fill in the blanks. 

You have been in hospital and will be discharged today. Thank your doctor for your care.  

先生、［ ］退院することができました。今までありがとうございました。 

1.あたりまえのように 

2.先生のせいで 

3.おかげさまで 

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Here's today's quiz. Please think of a word that fits the blank. 

You are going to be late for your meeting. You contact the other person and say. 

ごめん、遅れそうだから、ちょっとだけ時間を［     ］いてくれない？ 

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From the following four options, please select the one that applies to "バイト". 

[バイト]を表す言葉は次のうちどれでしょう？ 

①temporary employee 

②non-regular worker

③full-time worker 

④part-time worker 

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Please select the correct Japanese word that fits the following blanks. 

次の空欄に当てはまる正しい日本語を選んでください。 

The person in the seat in front of you has slid the backrest down a lot. So you want to say that be a bit more considerate. 

あなたの前の席の人が背もたれを大きく倒してきたので、もう少し配慮して、と言いたいです。 

すみません。私の席がとても狭いので、シートを少し［ ］でいいので上げてもらえませんか。 

①たくさん 

②だけ 

③ちょっと 

④くらい 

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Today we will learn a word that was recently discussed among the Japanese. 

You were taking photos at a tourist attraction when you were approached by this 「写真撮影はご遠慮願えますか？」 Now, what action should you take? 

 １．You say「もう一枚だけ撮らせてください」

 ２．You apologise「すみません。撮影してはいけないと知りませんでした」and put the camera away. 

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Let's consider one expression of emphasis today. 

 “とても好きだ!” paraphrase in a form that fits the following sentences please. 

 好き◯◯◯ 

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Today's quiz is about a combination called '呼応の副詞'. This is a slightly grammatical part. 

What is an adverb of response? for example, 決して〜ない まさか〜ない どうか〜ください 

It is of the form that if the word A comes before, it is always followed by B. 

Now, then, 'まるで...' What is the word connected to? 

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Today we will consider the subject. 

The following words are all in the second person. Choose the most polite of these words.

1.おまえ 2.あなた 3.あんた 4.きみ 5.きさま 6.おたく 

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Today I'm going to quiz you on some kanji readings.

If anything, I've collected a few that I think that better to be able to read. These characters if you were to live in Japan . 

Read the Chinese characters in the image.

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Today Let's consider this situation. 

You are shopping and the shop assistant recommend these clothes to you. you are not sure whether to buy it or not, but it's still too expensive!

What do you say no to? 

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Continuing from the last issue, we will now take a look at the language of social networking.

Connect the following Japanese and English words with their correct meanings.(Image reference.)

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Today, let's consider some of the words we hear most often on Twitter.

When replying to someone on a social networking site, what is the Japanese word for engaging people who are not directly involved in the conversation ?

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Well,let's try today's quiz.

You have boarded the Shinkansen. You bought a ticket that allows you to freely choose your seat. The train is crowded, but you find one seat where no one is sitting. What do you say to the person sitting next to you?

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Suppose you are a big fan of an idol. At a live concert for the first time in a long time, you saw your "推し" and your heart was filled with emotion. How would you describe this feeling in four hiragana characters?

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When talking with a good friend, you might say to your friend's opinion, "Yes, yes! I thought so too!" and you want to give affirmation to your friend's opinion.

Express this feeling using three hiragana letters.

Let's try today's quiz.

You are about to leave home when someone says to you, 'いってらっしゃい'. 

What do you reply?

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Please fill in the blanks in the following sentence, which is the correct answer?

次の文章の空欄を埋めてください。

母に怒られるかと思ったけれど、母の【 】がよかったので怒られなかった！

１．機嫌（きげん）

２．気分（きぶん）

What is the difference between the two?

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Well,let's try today's quiz.

What do many Japanese people say in response to 'ありがとうございます'?

「ありがとうございます」にたいして、多くの日本人は何とこたえるでしょうか。

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Which of these is the most polite expression of apology?

１．すみません

２．申し訳ございません

３．ごめんなさい

４．失礼いたしました

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Well,let's try today's quiz.

You have gone out to the supermarket. However, the shop in front of the supermarket is full of people. It seems that a celebrity is coming and you can't get through. What do you say to get them to let you through?

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Well,let's try today's quiz.

You receive a phone call addressed to your company. The person on the other end greeted you by saying, "This is XXX from A Corporation," after which what do you say in Japanese?

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A Happy New Year! The start of the year 2023! Thank you for everything last year. Best wishes for this year!

In Japan, what phrase is often heard following "あけましておめでとうございます"?

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Today's topic! What would the Japanese say in such a situation?

You have travelled and bought a souvenir for a friend. 

However, later the person gave you very expensive food as a thank you. 

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Imagine you want to give a message to that person you love at a meet&greet or autograph session or on a SNS etc....

What would you say to close the message?

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From this time onwards, I'm going to make the most of this reflection and make the quiz a quiz, but with the theme of "A word on the spur of the moment!" 

Please listen to it!

What do you say in such a situation?

【You are on a train. You have arrived at your destination. But there are too many people and you cannot move forward. 】

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In this issue, let's check out how to read numbers that may or may not be understood.

Try reading the following numbers.

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What do you think 'かどがたつ' means? Let’s Imagine.

I think it is a well-known fact that Japanese people do not speak straightforwardly, and this may be reflected in these words.

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Well, here's the quiz!

Which of the following sentences fits the blank?

【 鳥が５___飛んでいる 】

1.匹

2.羽

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Which of the following Japanese words is said before a meal?

次のうち、食事の前にいう日本語はどれでしょう。

①ただいま

②またね

③どういたしまして

④ごちそうさま

⑤いただきます

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Now, following on from last week's quiz, here's another quiz on “こそあどことば”.

What is the correct way to say when you want someone to choose one of many things?

①どれがいい？

②どっちがいい？

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Which is the correct line to say when pointing to a keyring on a friend's bag?

①あれかわいいね！

②それかわいいね！

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Today’s topic is ‘オノマトペ’.

Now, let’s today’s quiz! Which of the following was a large stone rolled?

①石がコロコロ転がっていった。

②石がゴロゴロ転がっていった。

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In the previous session, we learnt about the subject of 'あげる'. 

Today's quiz is also related to this. Which is correct?

①（友達に雑談する）私は先生にお土産を差し上げました

②（先生に向かって）「先生こんにちは。このお土産をさしあげます」

※Grammatically, both are correct. The situation is the key point.

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Which wording is more appropriate?

①彼女は私にプレゼントをあげた。

②私は彼女にプレゼントをあげた。

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OK! Let’s today’s Quiz!

Which way of saying this is more natural?

①彼はおもしろいです。

②彼はたのしいです。

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Today’s Quiz!

Which is the correct is ‘です’ or ‘ます’?

①これを書きです。

②これを書きます。

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Today I have a grammatical quiz.

Which is more Japanese?

①明日はもっと良い日になるよね！(ASHITA HA MOTTO IIHI NI NARUYONE)

②明日がもっと良い日になるよね！(ASHITA GA MOTTO IIHI NI NARUYONE)

※The word is also used in a famous hamster ANIME :)

*attention!*

My quiz I give on the podcast is definitely not for people who answer incorrectly! That's not to say that they are not! It is only to the extent that native Japanese people feel uncomfortable when they hear it, so don't think too much about it.

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Here's today's quiz!

Which is the correct English translation of ”絵師” ?

①fan artist

②official artist

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Today I tell “同担”（D0UTAN）

Do you know these words?

How do you say such a “同担” in English?

①oldie

②same bias

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Today's quiz is about ‘なんか, which is often used in conversation.

However, as ‘なんか’ has three main meanings, I have quizzed only one of them.

Let's get on with it! Which English translation fits the Japanese of the following example sentences?

「なんかおかしいんだよね。」

1)That’s definitely weird.

2)That’s kinda weird.

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Today I’ll introduce you to some of these words used on sns.

Today’s QUIZ! On Twitter, “マ?" wrote. What does it mean?

1)Seriously?

2)Wait no!

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In Japan, it is customary to say "お先に失礼します。お疲れ様でした。" when work is finished. Which meaning does "お疲れ様でした" have in this situation?

1)See you tomorrow.

2)You did well today.

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Today's QUIZ!

Which is “ダルい” in Japanese?

日本語の「ダルいなぁ」を表すのはどっち？

①I ’m lazy.

②I feel lazy.

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What nuance would the following English have in Japanese?

"That's typical."

1)あるあるだね！

2)ぴったり！

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Which of the following is the correct Japanese translation?

[Let's hydrate ourselves well.]

①水分補給をしっかりしてください

②こまめに水を飲みましょう

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Today's QUIZ! Which is faster?

①後で

②ちょっと待って

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Today's quiz. “I have a crush on you!”, Which translation is correct?

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Today's quiz!

Which is more positive?

①それがいいです

②それでいいです

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“I’m sure you’ll be fine.”, which translation is correct?

①大丈夫です。袋はいりません。

②手伝いは今のところ大丈夫です。

③明日はきっと大丈夫だよ。

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“Let’s keeep in touch.”, which translation is correct?

①これからもよろしくお願いします

②これからよろしくお願いします

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記念すべき第１００回目は「ありがとう」の気持ちを伝えよう！という内容でお送りします。

ありがとうございます。ありがとう。感謝しています。そういった言葉は、それだけで使うことはあまりありません。

どんなシチュエーションで使うのかも合わせてみてみます。

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※Here's a notice. From the 101st episode, for the second season, I’m hoping to tell stories about the Japanese language from a slightly different perspective than before!In preparation for this, there will be a holiday period from next week until about the beginning of May.

Thank you for listening so far.See you again in May.

この時期は季節や環境の変化に身体がついていかなくて、休みがちなもの。

そんなときって どう伝えたらいいんでしょうか。

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この時期よく聞かれる「改めておめでとうございます」「改めまして、よろしくお願いいたします」のようなフレーズ。

 この「改めて」「改めまして」はどんな意味があると思いますか？

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ビジネスや日常会話の中で、「お気軽にお立ち寄りください！」なんていう言葉を聞いたことがありませんか？ 

今日はこの「お気軽に」の意味をみてみました！

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もう随分前からある言葉ですが「じわる」という言葉。

でも、初めて見たり、聞いたりするとちょっと戸惑ってしまうかも？！

一緒に確認してみましょう。

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「もったいないよ！」と、こんな言葉を聴いたことがありますか？

今や世界でもこのまま通じるらしい『MOTTAINAI』とは一体どんな意味を持っているか見てみましょう！

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私はとあるアイドルが好きだったり、漫画もよく読むしゲームもやるのですが、そういった友人同士で会話するときに、たまに使われる「リアコ」という言葉、知っていますか？

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SNSをしていると、たまにみかける「炎上」という言葉。

どんな意味を持つかわかりますか？

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