Learn Japanese at JapanesePod101.com! Today’s conversation is a little strange, Yuuji called his mother, but at first his mother didn’t recognize him. He was really hurt by this and is trying to figure out why. His wife, Satomi, isn’t much help. She says she’d never make the same mistake, but her reason is pretty funny. We’ll look at using -tari to discuss people’s habits and tendencies as well as demo to make polite discussions. After listening, stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave us a post!
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10 Responses to “Lower Intermediate Lesson #37 - U.G. Phone Home”
JapanesePod101.com says:
August 16th, 2007 at 9:21 pm
Mina-san, maybe this couple knows each other too well. Or maybe they’re a match made in heaven. You be the judge.
As for these grammar points, they’re both interesting twists on some basic 3 kyuu points. So this should be a good one for those of you boning up on you 3 kyuu grammar.
Devon says:
August 17th, 2007 at 7:35 am
my internet isn’t working at home so i can’t type in Japanese but I just wanted to add… I have a lot of Yasuppoi products too! 
haha. thanks for the great lesson.
Sindy says:
August 17th, 2007 at 9:01 am
JP101 crew/listeners! 
Devon-san!
My internet connection wasn’t working either until now! 
Do you live in NYC too 
Thank you JP101 for today’s great lesson! 
S_R_C
Francisco says:
August 17th, 2007 at 11:56 pm
My GF explains it like this:
POI = ISH
RASHII = LIKE
So
Kodomopoi = childish
but
Kodomorashii = child-like
…of course, there are a ton of exceptions (e.g., iropoi) but that seems like a good rule of thumb, no?
henjin says:
August 18th, 2007 at 1:28 am
Francisco
My friends at Rock Meisha use poi and rashii the same way too. But no one Japanese person agrees exactly with another. Quite funny really.
今日、レッソンは楽しっぽいですね。 I think I used ppoi wrong ah well:???:
Sindyさん’
私、NYC住んで、今朝はインターネット大丈夫がする。EARTHLINKを使う。
Jennifer says:
September 4th, 2007 at 8:18 am
Minasan,
When can I use toka, nanka, demo?
Please help me out with these:
Ja, ashita ni demo ukagaimasu.
Otousan toka ni wa mou soudan shita no?
London nanka dou dai?
shitsuren demo shitan ja nai ka.
Thanks!
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Category: Lower Intermediate Lessons |
Grammar: demo, ppoi, tari | Function: complaining about your mother, teasing your effeminate husband | Topic: mother complex, phone | Politeness Level: casual, Informal
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