Introductions. They can be formal or informal. They can go smoothly, and they can certainly be awkward! Did you know that introductions in Japanese are different based on who you are and who you are speaking to? As the old saying goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression. This beginner Japanese lesson teaches you everything you need to know to make a great first impression. Learn to introduce your peers (kore wa) and people in positions of authority (kochira). In addition, this Japanese lesson shows you how to discuss present continuing actions. And, you’ll pick up some great vocabulary words, too. The Japanese you will learn in this JapanesePod101.com lesson is not to be missed!

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Mina-san, what would you do if your parents tried to set you up with someone?
David -san
Do you want to say that you are quite happy with your marriage life? If so,
「どうして。私たち夫婦は問題がありませんが。」
Dooshite? Watashitachi fufu wa mondai ga arimasenga…
私たち夫婦も問題がありませんが。けれど、人を操るが大嫌い。
watashitachi fuufu mo mondai ga arimasenga. keredo, hito wo ayatsuru dai kirai.
We are also happily married. However, I really dislike people who manipulate.
バロンさん、
私たち夫婦は問題がありませんが。
Watashitachi fufu wa mondai ga arimasen ga…
操り人形のピーターより ![]()
Ayatsurri ningyou no Piitaa yori
I would be furious if my parents tried to set me up, particularly if it is a complete surprise like this will be for みうちゃん。
みうちゃん is engaged! Her father especially is way out of line だと思う。。。
Hello.
Naomi-先生 was talking about the difference in pronunciation for ‘ima (now) and i’ma (living room).
I would just like to remember the difference in pronunciation in those other two pairs of words:
1) ‘kaeru and ka’eru
I guess the first is to change, to return and the latter is frog. Am I right?
I remember 夏子さん talking about it (and her abomination for frogs), but I am not quite sure about the pitch accent.
2) ’satou and sa’tou
I believe the first one is sugar and the second one is a male name, right?
Now, I know I said “2 other pairs”, but while writing I remembered two other ones:
3) ’suika and su’ika
The first is the train ticket and the latter watermelon???
4) 買う (かう - to buy) and 飼う (かう - to raise “an animal”)… any difference??
Thank you very much for helping out!!!
My really best wishes!!!
What happened to the video vocabulary??? Is it gone? Will it be coming back?
Phil-san,
The video vocab is still a premium content feature. It is now live, sorry for the delay.
Category: Beginner Lessons (S4) |
Grammar: te iru | Topic: Introducing someone | Politeness Level: Polite
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