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INTRODUCTION
Yura:Hi everyone, I’m Yura.
Natsuko:And I’m Natsuko!
Yura:In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to Food &Drink. These are five popular homecooked dishes in Japan. Hand picked.
FIVE KEY VOCABULARY ITEMS
Yura:A, what’s our first word?
Natsuko:みそ汁
Yura:miso soup
Natsuko:(slow) みそ汁 (regular) みそ汁
Yura:Listeners, please repeat:
Natsuko:みそ汁
[pause - 5 sec.]
Yura:
Miso soup is a Japanese soup made from miso paste, which is made from fermented rice and soybeans. Miso soup can have seaweed, tofu, and/or vegetables in it. -
Yura:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Natsuko:(normal) 手作りのみそ汁は、家庭によって味がちがいます。
Yura:The taste of homemade miso soup differs from family to family.
Natsuko:(slow) 手作りのみそ汁は、家庭によって味がちがいます。
Yura:Okay, what’s the next word?
Natsuko:カレーライス
Yura:Japanese curry
Natsuko:(slow) カレーライス (regular) カレーライス
Yura:Listeners, please repeat:
Natsuko:カレーライス
[pause - 5 sec.]
Yura:Karēraisu is Japanese curry and rice, which was brought to Japan by the British. The Japanese adapted its taste and style and it became a very popular dish enjoyed by all generations. -
Yura:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Natsuko:(normal) カレーライスは、ひとつのお皿にごはん、カレー、福神漬をもりつけます。
Yura:Curry and rice is usually served on one plate, and consists of curry, white rice and special pickles called "fukujinzuke".
Natsuko:(slow) カレーライスは、ひとつのお皿にごはん、カレー、福神漬をもりつけます。
Yura:Okay, what’s the next word?
Natsuko:鍋
Yura:nabe, Japanese hot pot dishes
Natsuko:(slow) 鍋 (regular) 鍋
Yura:Listeners, please repeat:
Natsuko:鍋
[pause - 5 sec.]
Yura:
Nabe is a collective term for Japanese hot pot dishes which use a big pot to cook a variety of ingredients. The ingredients are usually either meat, seafood, or fish, as well as a lot of vegetables. -
Yura:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Natsuko:(normal) 冬は、家族みんなで鍋を囲んで食事を楽しみます。
Yura:In winter, Japanese people enjoy hotpot dishes by sharing food in one big pot with family members.
Natsuko:(slow) 冬は、家族みんなで鍋を囲んで食事を楽しみます。
Yura:Okay, what’s the next word?
Natsuko:天ぷら
Yura:tempura, deep-fried food
Natsuko:(slow) 天ぷら (regular) 天ぷら
Yura:Listeners, please repeat:
Natsuko:天ぷら
[pause - 5 sec.]
Yura:
Tempura is Japanese deep-fried seafood and/or vegetables. The batter is made of cold water, eggs and wheat flour. -
Yura:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Natsuko:(normal) 西日本では天ぷらを塩で食べますが、東日本では天つゆにつけて食べます。
Yura:Traditionally people in West Japan enjoy tempura with salt, whereas people in East Japan dip it in a special sauce.
Natsuko:(slow) 西日本では天ぷらを塩で食べますが、東日本では天つゆにつけて食べます。
Yura:Okay, what’s the last word?
Natsuko:ハンバーグ
Yura:Japanese hamburger steak
Natsuko:(slow) ハンバーグ (regular) ハンバーグ
Yura:Listeners, please repeat:
Natsuko:ハンバーグ
[pause - 5 sec.]
Yura:
Hanbāgu, or hamburger steak, is made from minced meat, chopped onion, egg and breadcrumbs. It's similar to Salisbury steak, but the ingredients and sauce are different, making hanbāgu a Japanese original. -
Yura:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Natsuko:(normal) ハンバーグは、日本の子供が好きな食べ物のひとつです。
Yura:Hamburger steak is one of the most popular dishes chosen by children in Japan.
Natsuko:(slow) ハンバーグは、日本の子供が好きな食べ物のひとつです。
QUIZ
Yura:Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? A will give you the Japanese – please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready?
Natsuko:みそ汁
[pause]Yura:miso soup
Natsuko:カレーライス
[pause]Yura:Japanese curry
Natsuko:鍋
[pause]Yura:nabe, Japanese hot pot dishes
Natsuko:天ぷら
[pause]Yura:tempura, deep-fried food
Natsuko:ハンバーグ
[pause]Yura:Japanese hamburger steak

Outro

Yura:There you have it – five popular homecooked dishes in Japan! Thanks everyone, see you next time!
Natsuko:またね!

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