In this episode, we'll learn the phrase "ja arimasen". This is added to the end of a word to make it a negative. For example, the word for "to like" is "suki". But if we say "suki ja arimasen", it means "I don't like (something)". Let's watch the video clip to get a better understanding. And for today's kanji, we'll learn the character for "like".
In this episode, we'll learn the phrase "teimasu". It's used to express an ongoing action. For example, "ima ryōri o shiteimasu". "Ima" means "now", and "teimasu" is likes the I-N-G verb-ending. First, we start with "shiteimasu", meaning "doing". Let's check out the video, and try to use the phrase. And for today's kanji, we'll learn the character for "make".
In this episode, we'll learn the phrase "hō ga īdesu". You can use this phrase to choose between 2 items in front of you. For example, you can use it when shopping. You can also use it to make a request. Let's check out the video for details. And for today's kanji, we'll learn the character for "big".
In this episode, we'll learn the phrase "Kore wa takai desu ne". "Kore wa takai desu" means "This is expensive". And when you put "ne" at the end, it becomes an expression used to seek consent or sympathy from the other person. Let's watch the video and pay attention to the change at the end of the sentences. And for today's kanji, we'll learn about the character for "high".
In this episode, we'll learn the phrase "Kawaii to omoimasu". This is a convenient expression that you can use to express your impressions. Just add "to omoimasu" to an adjective like "Kawaii". In the video, pay attention to the conversation of a couple as they go shopping. And for today's kanji, we'll learn about the character for "think".
In this episode, we'll learn the phrase "Kokode ryogae dekimasu ka?" "...dekimasu ka?" is a useful expression to use when you want to ask if someone can do something. You can use it when you want to have a large serving in a restaurant or when you want to ask for something's that not on the menu. And for today's kanji, we'll learn about the character for "shop" that we often see on signs in the city.
In this episode, we'll learn the phrase "Shashin o totte moraemasu ka?" This is a useful phrase when requesting someone to do something for you. You can use it, for example, when you ask someone to take your picture at a tourist spot, or when want to borrow an umbrella from a hotel. And for today's kanji, we'll learn about the kanji that means "don't" or "banned".
In this episode, we'll learn the phrase "Suwattemo iidesu ka?" It's useful when you want to ask someone for permissions. You can use it, for example, when you want to sit in an empty seat or when you want to turn on the air conditioner. And for today's kanji, we'll learn about the kanji that means "sit".