Need to get a new apartment in Japan? Do you know where to start? In this series, we’re going to show you step by step how to rent an apartment in Japan. We’ll give you all the tools you need to make the whole process as painless as possible.
Our grammar points are the Japanese idiomatic phrase tari shite which is used to obscure statements and the humble form of suru, itadaku, used in polite Japanese conversation.
If you’re planning on moving to or in Japan, you don’t want to miss this practical Japanese lesson!
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14 Responses to “Upper Intermediate Lesson #27 - S2: Moving In Japan - The First Big Step 2”
JapanesePod101.com says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Mina-san, moving is always a hassle. What part of moving is the biggest hassle for you?
retropunk says:
July 19th, 2008 at 1:07 am
That’s a pretty swank apartment. Is it a premium in Japan like its in the US? As for moving hassles, the worst part is probably unboxing everything. Such a chore. 
Eric says:
July 19th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
another great lesson !
I bet there is something wrong with the apartment 
AndamanIslander says:
July 20th, 2008 at 5:51 am
Another great lesson - 15% more challenging than the norm.
My guess? This apartment is radioactive.
Glenn says:
July 20th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
I think that there might be something noisy that could cause a problem - like a dog from a celebrity!!
Spidey says:
July 20th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
近所の人たちはすべてのクレイジーです。
The neighbors are all crazy.
例えば、
For example
ファブリツィオ、次のアパートに住んでいる。
Fabrizio lives in the next apartment.
彼は朝まで歌う。
He sings until morning.
Kristina says:
July 22nd, 2008 at 9:23 pm
I need my own apartment near bunkyo-ku or somewhere not too far from bunkyo-ku…does anyone knows a good site? 
nice lesson～ 
maxiewawa says:
July 22nd, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Kristina, try putting something up in the forum, I’m sure someone can help you!
Naomi says:
July 23rd, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Hi Spidy-san
すべての should come before the noun
近所の人たちはすべてのクレイジーです。→ In this case, I think 皆/mina is more natural.
次のアパートに住んでいる。→Use となり/tonari in stead of 次. That way, this sentence sounds much better.
Bob1 says:
July 24th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Naomi先生,
It is really useful to see Japanese corrected in this way. I think that normally you do not want to discourage us by pointing out our mistakes, but many of us tend to make similar mistakes, and we can all profit from seeing such corrections. 努力を有り難うございました。
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Category: Upper Intermediate Lessons (S2) |
Grammar: tari shite, itadaku | Function: renting an apartment | Topic: moving, real estate | Politeness Level: casual, honorific, Humble, Polite
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