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Archive for March, 2008  

Level: Extra Fun

Learn Japanese On The Go with JapanesePod101.com! Today Chigusa makes a special guest appearance to talk about one of her favorite hobbies: stuffing her face with as much food as she can for 90 minutes and only pay a fixed price. Today’s conversation takes place in front of an all-you-can-eat pasta and pancake shop in Harajuku. We’ll cover some interesting Japanese vocabulary and grammar that’s sure to come in handy the next time your o-naka (stomach) is suita (empty). After listening, stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave us a post!

tabehodai in Harajuku

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! You walk with her into the Japanese shop at the hot springs, and the person behind the counter asks, in Japanese, “Can I help you find a yukata.” It’s a good thing you have your friend with you to advise you about the yukata. You ask in Japanese, “How do I pick the right one? Can I get anything I like?” She smiles and begins choosing different styles and fabrics from the racks for you to try. You appreciate her helpfulness as you tell her in Japanese, “You are very intelligent and patient with me. Thank you.” As she begins to explain how to pick out an appropriate Japanese yukata, you realize just how popular the Japanese hot spring must be. You are both distracted from your shopping as a famous Japanese singer come in. Suddenly, you have no fear. You know you must approach her and try to make her acquaintance…but, how do you do that? She’s really quite something…you and your friend take turns admiring her many attributes in Japanese, “She’s very tall.” Your friend remarks in Japanese, “She’s so beautiful, and her eyes…they’re so big!” You agree in awe in Japanese…well what woman wouldn’t be impressed by an Italian fashion coordinator? Flattery in Japanese should get you everywhere! Now’s the time you’re glad you practiced you introduction in Japanese. “How do you do…”

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