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Romaji Natsuko: Hajimemashite. Watashi wa Natsuko desu. Yoroshiku onegai shimasu. Pt: Hajimemashite. Watashi wa Pt desu. Yoroshiku onegai shimasu.

English Natsuko: Nice to meet you. I am Natsuko. Please be kind to me. Peter: Nice to meet you. I am Peter. Please be kind to me.

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Romaji Kazunori: Hajimemashite. Watashi wa Sakai Kazunori desu. Yoroshiku onegai shimasu. Natsuko: Kochira koso, hajimemashite. Watashi wa Kawamoto Natsuko desu. Dzo yoroshiku onegai shimasu.

English Kazunori:Nice to meet you. I am Kazunori Sakai. Please be kind to me. Natsuko: Same here. Nice to meet you. I am Natsuko Kawamoto. Please be very kind to me.

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Romaji Watashi wa Natsuko desu. Anata wa Pt desu. Kare wa Kazunori desu.

English I am Natsuko. You are Peter. He is Kazunori.

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Romaji Natsuko: Watashi wa Natsuko desu. Anata wa Amerika-jin desu ka? Pt: Hai. Watashi wa Amerika-jin desu. Pt: Watashi wa Pt desu. Anata wa Nihon-jin desu ka? Kazunori: Hai. Watashi wa Nihon-jin desu.

English Natsuko: I am Natsuko. Are you American? Peter:Yes. I am American. Peter: I am Peter. Are you Japanese? Kazunori: Yes. I am Japanese.

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Romaji Pt:Kawamoto Natsuko-san wa doko desu ka? Sakura:Kawamoto Natsuko-san wa isogashii desu. Pt:Sakai Kazunori-san wa doko desu ka? Sakura:Sakai Kazunori-san mo isogashii desu. Pt:Anata wa dare desu ka? Sakura:Watashi wa Suzuki Sakura desu. Pt:Yoroshiku onegai shimasu. Sakura:Yoroshiku onegai shimasu.

English Peter:Where is Ms. Natsuko Kawamoto? Sakura:Ms. Natsuko Kawamoto is busy. Peter:Where is Mr. Kazunori Sakai? Sakura:Mr. Kazunori Sakai is also busy. Peter:Who are you? Sakura:I am Sakura Suzuki. Peter:Please be kind to me. Sakura:Please be kind to me.

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Romaji Josei Hai. Jyapanzu Poddo ichimaruichi de gozaimasu. Ohay, Tky. Konbanwa, Nyyku. Konnichiwa, Rondon. Dansei Hai. Jyapanzu Poddo ichimaruichi de gozaimasu. Ohay, Tky. Konbanwa, Nyyku. Konnichiwa, Rondon.

English Female We are JapanesePod101. Good morning, Tokyo. Good evening, New York. Good afternoon, London. Male We are JapanesePod101. Good morning, Tokyo. Good evening, New York. Good afternoon, London.

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Romaji KazunoriSumimasen. Anata wa suteki desu ne. NatsukoArigat. PtAnata wa totemo suteki desu ne. NatsukoArigat. KazunoriAnata wa kirei desu ne. NatsukoArigat. PtAnata wa totemo kirei desu ne. NatsukoArigat. KazunoriAnata wa utsukushii desu. NatsukoArigat. PtAnata wa totemo utsukushii desu. NatsukoAnatatachi wa urusai!

English KazunoriExcuse me, You look nice. NatsukoThank you. PeterYou look very nice. NatsukoThank you. KazunoriYou look pretty. NatsukoThank you. PeterYou look very pretty. NatsukoThank you. KazunoriYou are beautiful. NatsukoThank you. PeterYou are very beautiful. NatsukoYou guys are annoying!

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Romaji (Josei) Akemashite omedet. Kotoshi mo yoroshiku onegai shimasu. Ake ome. Koto yoro. (Dansei) Akemashite omedet. Kotoshi mo yoroshiku onegai shimasu. Ake ome. Koto yoro.

English (Female) Happy New Year. Please regard me kindly this year, also. Slang/short for Akemashite omedet. Slang/short for Kotoshi mo yoroshiku onegai shimasu. (Male) Happy New Year. Please regard me kindly this year, also. Slang/short for Akemashite omedet. Slang/short for Kotoshi mo yoroshiku onegai shimasu.

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Romaji Sakura: Nihon ga suki desu ka? Pt: Hai, totemo suki desu. Sakura: Nihon ryri ga suki desu ka? Pt: Hai, totemo suki desu. Sakura: Nani ga suki desu ka? Pt: Mosu baagaa ga suki desu.

English Sakura: Do you like Japan? Peter: Yes, I like it very much. Sakura: Do you like Japanese food? Peter: Yes, I like it very much. Sakura: What do you like? Peter: I like Mos Burger.

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Romaji Sakura: Tofu wa suki desu ka? Pt: Hai, totemo suki desu. Sakura: Sushi wa suki desu ka? Pt: Iie, suki dewa arimasen. Sakura: Sashimi wa suki desu ka? Pt: Iie, kirai desu. Sakura: Natto wa suki desu ka? Pt: Iie, daikirai desu.

English Sakura: Do you like tofu? Peter: Yes, I like it very much. Sakura: Do you like sushi? Peter: No, I dont like it. Sakura: Do you like sashimi? Peter: No, I hate it. Sakura: Do you like natto? Peter: No, I cant stand it!

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Romaji PtKore wa nan desu ka? SakuraKore wa sushi desu. PtSushi wa oishii desu ka?

SakuraHai, totemo oishii desu yo. PtSushi wa suki desu ka? SakuraHai, suki desu. PtSore wa nan desu ka? SakuraSore wa sashimi desu. PtSashimi wa oishii desu ka? SakuraHai, sugoku oishii desu yo. PtSashimi wa suki desu ka? SakuraHai, totemo suki desu. PtAre wa nan desu ka? SakuraAre wa tenpura desu. PtTenpura wa oishii desu ka? SakuraHai, monosugoku oishii desu yo. PtTenpura wa suki desu ka? SakuraHai, daisuki desu.

English Peter: Whats this? Sakura: Its sushi. Peter: Is it good? Sakura: Yes, very good. Peter: Do you like Sushi? Sakura: Yes, I really like it. Peter: Whats that? Sakura: Its sashimi. Peter: Is it good? Sakura: Yes, really good. Peter: Do you like Sashimi? Sakura: Yes, I really like it. Peter: Whats that over there? Sakura: Its tempura. Peter: Is it good? Sakura: Yes, its dynamite (the bomb, terrific)! Peter: Do you like Tempura? Sakura: Yes, I love it!

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Romaji Natsuko: Goshusshin wa doko desu ka? Piitaa: Amerika no Nyyku desu. Goshusshin wa doko desu ka? Natsuko: Nihon no Tky desu.

English Natsuko: Where is your hometown? Peter: New York, USA. Where is your hometown? Natusko: Tokyo, Japan.

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Romaji Eim: Watashi wa Eim desu. Watashi wa San Furanshisuko shusshin desu. Watashi wa hanbg ga daisuki desu. Watashi wa yaky mo suki desu. Pt: Doko kara kimashita ka? Eim: Watashi wa Amerika kara kimashita. Rauru: Watashi wa Rauru desu. Watashi wa Bonbei shusshin desu. Watashi wa kar ga daisuki desu. Watashi wa kuriketto mo suki desu. Pt: Doko kara kimashita ka? Rauru: Watashi wa Indo kara kimashita. Satako: Watashi wa Satako desu. Shusshin wa Yokohama desu. Sashimi ga suki desu. Sum mo daisuki desu. Pt: Doko kara kimashita ka? Satako: Watashi wa Nihon kara kimashita. Edward: Watashi wa Edowdo desu. London shusshin desu. Fisshu ando chippusu ga suki desu. Sakk ga daisuki desu. Pt: Doko kara kimashita ka? Edward: Watashi wa Igirisu kara kimashita. Ker: Watashi wa Ker desu. Bankb shusshin desu. Smon ga daisuki desu. Aisu sukto mo suki desu. Pt: Doko kara kimashita ka? Ker: Watashi wa Kanada kara kimashita.

English Amy: I am Amy. I am from San Francisco. I love hamburgers. I also like baseball. Peter: Where are you from? Amy: I am from the US (America). Raul: I am Raul. I am from Bombay. I love curry. I also like cricket. Peter: Where are you from? Raul: I am from India. Satoko: I am Satoko. I am from Yokohama. I like sashimi. I also love Sumo wrestling. Peter: Where are you from? Satoko: I am from Japan. Edward: I am Edward. I am from London. I like fish and chips. I also love football. Peter: Where are you from? Edward: I am from England. Kelly: I am Kelly. I am from Vancouver. I love Salmon. I also like ice skating.

Peter: Where are you from? Kelly: I am from Canada.

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Romaji Pt: Ohay. Sakura: Ohay. Pt: Ky wa samui desu ne. Sakura: S desu ne. Pt: Ky wa nan do desu ka? Sakura: Ky wa san do desh. Pt: Nante samui!

English Peter: Good morning. Sakura: Good morning. Peter: Its cold today. Sakura: Thats right. Peter: How many degrees is it today? Sakura: Probably around three degrees. Peter: How cold!

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Romaji Natsuko: Ogenki desu ka? Piitaa: Genki desu yo. Ogenki desu ka? Natsuko: Genki desu yo. Piitaa: Genki? Natsuko: Genki jya nai.

English Natsuko: How are you? Peter: I am fine/good/okay. How are you? Natsuko: I am fine/good/okay. Peter: How are you? Natsuko: I`m not good.

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Romaji Pt: Sakura! Sakura! Sakura: Pt! Pt: Genki desu ka? Sakura: Genki! Genki desu ka? Pt: Genki desu yo. E, sore wa nan desu ka? Sakura: Kore wa watashi no kaban desu. Pt: Anata no kaban desu ka? Sakura: Hai. S desu. Pt: Suteki desu ne. Atarashii desu ka? Sakura: S desu.

English Peter: Sakura, Sakura! Sakura: Peter! Peter: How are you? Sakura: Fine! (Good, OK) How are you? Peter: Fine. (Good) Hey, whats that?

Sakura: This is my handbag. Peter: Its your handbag? Sakura: Yes, thats right. Peter: It is beautiful. Is it new? Sakura: Yes. Thats right.

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Romaji Sakura: Hai. Pt: Moshi moshi. Sakura desu ka? Sakura: Hai. Sakura desu. Pt: Akemashite omedet gozaimasu. Sakura: Akemashite omedet gozaimasu. Pt: Kotoshi mo yoroshiku onegaishimasu. Sakura: Yoroshiku onegai shimasu. Pt: Genki desu ka? Sakura: Hai, genki desu yo. Genki desu ka? Pt: Zekkch desu. Ima doko desu ka? Sakura: Tky desu. Ima doko desu ka? Pt: Nyyku desu. Sakura: Tky wa samui desu yo. Nyyku wa samui desu ka? Pt: Hai. Nyyku mo totemo samui desu. Jya, sore dake desu. Sakura: Jy ne. Pt: Jy ne.

English Sakura: Yes. Peter: Hello. Is this Sakura? Sakura: Yes, its Sakura. Peter: Happy New Year. Sakura: Happy New Year. Peter: Please be kind to me this year, as I will to you. Sakura: Same here. Peter: How are you? Sakura: Im good. How are you? Peter: Incredible! Where are you now? Sakura: Tokyo. Where are you now? Peter: New York. Sakura: Tokyo is cold! Is New York cold? Peter: Yes. New York is also very cold. Thats it. Sakura: See you. Peter: See you.

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Romaji Natsuko: Ogenki desu ka? Kazunori: Genki desu. Ogenki desu ka? Natsuko:: Okage sama de, genki desu yo. Kazunori: Chshi wa d desu ka? Natsuko: Chshi wa ii desu.

English Natsuko: How are you? Kazunori: I am fine. How are you? Natsuko: Thanks to you, I am good. Kazunori: How are you doing? (lit.: How is your condition?) Natsuko: I am doing good. (lit.: My condition is good.)

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Romaji Pt: Sakura, Gokazoku wa nannin desu ka? Sakura: yonin desu. Chichi to haha to imto to Watashi desu. Pt, gokazoku wa nannin desu ka? Pt:Watashi no kazoku wa rokunin desu. Chichi to haha to ani to ane to otto to watashi desu. Sakura: i desu ne.

English Peter: Sakura, how many people are there in your family? Sakura: 4 people. (My) Father, mother, younger sister and myself. Peter, how many people are there in your family? Peter: There are 6 people in my family. (My) Father, mother, older brother, older sister, younger brother and myself. Sakura: (That's) a lot, isn't it?

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Romaji Pt: Sakura, gokazoku wa yonin desu ne. Sakura: S desu. Watashi no chichi wa tanoshii desu. Haha wa yasashii desu. Imto wa kawaii desu. Pt no go-kazoku wa rokunin desu ne. Pt: S desu. Watashi no chichi mo tanoshii desu. Watashin no haha mo yasashii desu. Ani wa isogashii desu. Ane wa utsukushii desu. Otto wa omoshirokute kakkoii desu.

English Peter: Sakura, there are 4 people in your family, right? Sakura: Thats right. (My) father is fun. (My) mother is kind. (My) younger sister is cute. Peter, there are 6 people in your family, right? Peter: Thats right. (My) father is fun too. (My) mother is kind too. (My) older brother is busy. (My) older sister is beautiful. (My) younger brother is interesting and good-looking.

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Romaji Sakura: Kore wa nan desu ka? Natsuko: Kore? Kore wa watashi no kazoku no shashin desu. Sakura: Gokazoku wa nannin desu ka? Natsuko: Gonin desu. Chichi to haha to ani to imto to watashi desu. Sakura: i desu ne. Kare wa dare desu ka? Natsuko: Kare wa watashi no ani desu. Kare wa sakk ga suki desu. Sakura: Kanojo wa dare desu ka? Natsuko: Kanojo wa watashi no imto desu. Kanojo wa isogashii desu. Sakura: Kare wa dare desu ka? Natsuko: Kare wa watashi no chichi desu. Kare wa osake ga suki desu. Sakura: Kanojo wa dare desu ka? Natsuko: Kanojo wa watashi no haha desu. Kanojo wa tanoshii desu.

English Sakura: What's this? Natsuko: This? This is a picture of my family. Sakura: How many people are there in your family? Natsuko: Five people. (My) Dad, mom, older brother, older sister, and myself. Sakura: Thats a lot. Who is he? Natsuko: He is my older brother. He likes soccer. Sakura: Who is she? Natsuko: She is my younger sister. She is busy. Sakura: Who is he? Natsuko: He is my father. He likes sake. Sakura: Who is she? Natsuko: She is my mother. She is fun.

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Romaji Natsuko: Sakura, nansai desu ka? Sakura: Watashi wa nijkysai desu. Natsuko, nansai desu ka? Natsuko: Watashi mo nijkysai desu. Pt, nansai desu ka? Pt: Watashi mo nijkysai desu. Minna: Hont desu ka?

English Natsuko: Sakura, how old are you? Sakura: I'm 29. Natsuko, how old are you? Natsuko: I'm also 29. Peter, how old are you? Sakura: I'm also 29! Everyone: Really?

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Romaji K&P: Ohay gozaimasu. Pt: Sakura, watashi no tomodachi Kazunori desu. Sakura: Hajimemashite. Suzuki Sakura desu. Yoroshiku onegai shimasu. Kazunori: Kochira koso. Hajimemashite. Yoroshiku onegai shimasu. Koko wa doko desu ka? Sakura: Koko wa watashi no uchi desu yo. Kazunori: Pt, anata no uchi wa doko desu ka? Pt: Watashi no uchi wa soko desu yo. Totemo chikai desh? Sakura: Kazunori, anata no uchi wa doko desu ka? Kazunori: Watashi no uchi wa asoko desu. Sp no tonari desu. Kanari ti desu.

English K&PGood morning. PeterSakura, my friend Kazunori. SakuraNice to meet you. I am Sakura Suzuki. Please be kind to me, as I will to you. KazunoriSame here. Nice to meet you. Please be kind to me, as I will to you. Where is here? SakuraHere is my home. KazunoriPeter where is your home? PeterMy home is there. It's very close, right? SakuraKazunori, where is your home? KazunoriMy home is over there. Next to the supermarket. It's pretty far.

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Romaji Tenin: Irasshaimase! Sakura: Sumimasen, kono beruto wa dono burando desu ka? Tenin: Kono beruto desu ka? Kono beruto wa Gucchi desu ne. Sakura: Sono kaban wa dono burando desu ka? Tenin: Sono kaban wa Purada desu ne. Sakura: Ano bshi wa dono burando desu ka? Tenin: Ano bshi wa Doruche ando Gabbna desu. Sakura: Aa, dmo. English Shop staff: Welcome! Sakura: Excuse me, which brand is this belt? Shop staff: This belt? This belt is Gucci. Sakura: Which brand is that bag? Shop staff: That bag is PRADA. Sakura: What brand is that hat (over there)? Shop staff: That hat (way over there) is Dolce & Gabbana. Sakura: Thank you.

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Romaji Kazunori: Ohiru no jikan desu ne. Sakura: Kono mise wa oishii desu. Sushi wa suki desu ka? Kazunori: Daisuki desu yo. Pt: Watashi wa amari suki jya nai desu. Sakura: Jya, sono mise mo kekk oishii desu. Tonkatsu wa suki desu ka? Pt: Watashi wa daisuki desu. Totemo, totemo, totemo suki desu. Kazunori: Watashi wa amari. Sakura: Jya, ano mise mo kanari oishii desu. Sashimi wa suki desu ka? Kazunori: Mondai nai desu. Pt: Watashi mo okk desu. Sakura: Sashimi de ii desu ne.

English Kazunori: It is lunch time. Sakura: This place is good. Do you like sushi? Kazunori: I love it. Peter: I don't really like it. Sakura: Well, that place is pretty good. Do you like tonkatsu? Peter: I love it. I really, really, really love it. Kazunori: I don't.... Sakura; Ok, that place over there is quite good. Do you like sashimi? Kazunori: No problem. Peter: I'm ok too. Sakura: Sashimi is okay then.

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600 Romaji Pt: Koko wa doko desu ka? Sakura: Depachika desu. Tenin: Yakitori, yakitori, ikaga desu ka? Sakura: Sumimasen. Kore wa ikura desu ka? Tenin: Sore wa ippon 100 en desu. Sakura: Kore wa ikura desu ka? Tenin: Sore wa ippon 200 en desu. Sakura: Sore wa ikura desu ka? Tenin: Kore wa ippon 300 en desu. Ichiban oishii desu yo. Sakura: Jya, ippon zutsu onegai shimasu. Tenin: Hai. 600 en de gozaimasu. Sakura: Arigat. Tenin: Arigat gozaimasu.

English Peter: Where is this place? Sakura: It's the basement of the department store. Worker: Skewered grilled chicken! How about skewered grilled chicken? Sakura: Excuse me. How much is this? Worker: That is 100 for one. Sakura: How much is this? Worker: That is 200 for one. Sakura: How much is that? Worker: This is 300 for one. It is the most delicious! Sakura: Hmm. One of each please. Worker. OK. 600. Sakura: Thank you. Worker: Thank you. (Polite form)

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? Romaji Sakura: Irasshaimase! Natsuko: Sumimasen. Kazegusuri wa arimasu ka? Sakura: Hai, arimasu yo. Iroiro arimasu yo. Kono kazegusuri wa nakanaka tsuyoi desu. Sono kazegusuri wa yasui desu. Are mo kekk ii desu. Natsuko: Kono kazegusuri wa ichiban tsuyoi desu ka? Sakura: Hai, s desu. Natsuko: Ja, kore onegai shimasu. Sakura: 550 yen de gozaimasu.

English Sakura: Welcome! Natsuko: Excuse me. Do you have cold medicine? Sakura: Yes, we have it. We have different kinds. This cold medicine is quite strong. That cold medicine is cheap. That (over there) is pretty good. Natsuko: Is this cold medicine the strongest? Sakura: Yes, it is. Natsuko: OK. This one please. Sakura: OK. 550.

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Romaji Natsuko: Moshi moshi, Kawamoto Natsuko desu. Suzuki Sakura-san o-negai shimasu? Sakura no otsan: Ima, imasen. Natsuko: Hai, dmo arigato gozaimasu. Ja, keitai no h desu ne. Natsuko: Moshi moshi, Sakura desu ka? Sakura: Hai, Sakura desu. Natsuko: Ima doko ni imasu ka? Sakura: Ima Shinjuku ni imasu! Natsuko: Ima isogashii desu ka? Sakura: Hai, chotto ishogashii desu. Natsuko: Ja, mata atode! Sakura: O-negai shimasu. English Natsuko: Hello, this is Natsuko Kawamoto. May I speak to Ms. Sakura Suzuki? Natsuko's Dad: She is out now. Natsuko: I see. Thank you.... Okay, the cellphone then...

Natsuko: Hello, is this Sakura? Sakura: Yes, this is Sakura. Natsuko: Where are you now? Sakura: Im in Shinjuku! Natsuko: Are you busy? Sakura: Yes. Im a little busy. Natsuko: OK. Call you later/talk to you later. Sakura: Yes. Please (do so).

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A B A B A B Romaji A: Basu wa osoi desu ne. B: S desu ne. A: Sumimasen. Ima nanji desu ka? B: Ima wa san-ji desu. A: Arigat gozaimashita. B: Iie, d itashimashite.

English A: The bus is late. B: Thats right. A: Excuse me. What time is it now? B: Now, its three oclock. A: Thank you. B: Youre welcome.

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Romaji Peter: Ima nan-ji desu ka? Natsuko: 12-ji-han desu. Peter: O-hiru o nan-ji ni tabemasu ka? Natsuko: 1-ji wa d desu ka? Peter: Ii desu yo. Natsuko: Nani o tabemasu ka?

Peter: Watashi wa Nihon ryri ga suki desu. Nihon ryri o tabemasen ka? Natsuko: S desu ne. Watashi wa Itaria ryri ga suki desu. Itaria ryri o tabemasen ka? Peter: Nihon ryri wa monosugoku oishii desu yo. Natsuko: Itaria ryri mo monosugoku oishii desu yo. Peter: Ja, Indo ryri wa? Natsuko: Ii desu ne. English Peter: What time is it now? Natsuko: Its 12:30. Peter: At what time will we eat lunch? Natsuko: How about 1 oclock? Peter: That sounds good. Natsuko: What will we eat? Peter: I like Japanese food. Shall we eat Japanese food? Natsuko: Well, I like Italian food. Why dont we eat Italian? Peter: Japanese food is unbelievably delicious! Natsuko: Italian food is also out of this world! Peter: How about Indian food? Natsuko: That sounds good.

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1973 1973 1973 1973 1973 Romaji Natsuko: Ky nanji ni ie o demasu ka? 1973: Ky wa ie o demasen. Zutto ie ni imasu. Natsuko: Demasen!? Nande desu ka? 1973: Ky wa samui desu yo. Natsuko: Samui? Ky wa samukunai desu yo! Ky wa doybi desu yo! Tenki mo ii shi! 1973: Iya, ky wa samui desu! Natsuko: Sore wa iiwake desu! Ky wa samukunai desu! 1973: Ky wa hont ni samui desu! Natsuko: Samukunai desu! 1973: Samui desu! Natsuko: M ii! Watashi wa demasu. English Natsuko: Today, what time will we leave the house? 1973: Today, Im not leaving the house. Ill be here in the house the whole time. Natsuko: You are not going out? Why? 1973: Its cold today. Natsuko: Cold? Its not cold today. Today is Saturday! The weather is nice, too! 1973: Its cold today. Natsuko: Thats an excuse! Today its not cold! 1973: Today its really cold! Natsuko: Its not cold! 1973: Its cold! Natsuko: Enough! Im leaving.

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Romaji 1973: Ky, hima desu ka? Natsuko: Eeee, dshite desu ka? 1973: Ky issho ni mimasen ka? Natsuko: Ky desu ka? 1973: Hai, konya desu kedo. Natsuko: S desu ne. 1973: Kono eiga wa omoshirokute, tanoshikute, totemo yoi sakuhin desu yo! Natsuko: Hont desu ka? 1973: Mochiron desu! Natsuko: Eiga wa nanji desu ka?

1973: Hachi-ji yon juppun desu. Natsuko: Doko de mimasu ka? 1973: Ikebukuro de mimasu. Natsuko: Ja ii desu yo.

English 1973: Are you free to day? Natsuko: Uhhmmm, why? 1973: Shall we go and see a movie today? Natsuko: Today? 1973: Yes, tonight. Natsuko: Let me see 1973: This movie is interesting. Its fun and it is a really good work. Natsuko: Really? 1973: Of course! Natsuko: What time will it start? 1973: The movie starts at 8:40 Natsuko: Where will we watch it? 1973: In Ikebukuro. Natsuko: Mmmm, OK.

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Romaji Kaze1973: Konya issho ni eiga o mimasen ka? Natsuko: Ii desu yo. Dono eiga ga ii desu ka? Kaze: Ja, akushion eiga ga ii desu. Natsuko: Akushion eiga wa tsumaranai desu. Kaze: Tsumaranai? Tsumaranakunai desu! Anata wa dono eiga ga suki desu ka? Natsuko: Watashi wa romanchikku na eiga ga ii desu. Julia Robtsu no shinsaku wa d desu ka ? Kaze: Maji desu ka? Romanchikku na eiga wa kudaranai desu! Natsuko: Kudaranakunai desu! Happ endo ga suki desu. Kaze: Ja, komedi wa? Natsuko: Dame desu. Rabu sutr ga ii desu. Kaze: Watashi ni wa muri desu. Natsuko: Ja, betsu betsu ni mimasu ka? Kaze: Ii desu yo. English Kaze: Shall we see a movie together tonight? Natsuko: Yes, that sounds good. Which movie is good? Kaze: Umm Action movie is good. Natsuko: Action movies are boring. Kaze: Boring? They are not boring. What kind of movie do you like? Natsuko: Romantic movies are good for me. How about Julia Roberts new movie? Kaze: Are you serious? Romantic movies are useless! Natsuko: They are not useless! I like happy endings. Kaze: How about a comedy? Natsuko: No, a love story is good. Kaze: Impossible for me. Natsuko: UmmOK. Lets see something separately. Kaze: Yes.

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Romaji Kazunori: Shizuka na yoru desu ne. Sakura: S desu ne. Konya wa shizuka de atatakai desu. Haru no yoru wa daisuki desu! Kazunori: Suteki na yoru desu ne! Sakura: S desu ne! Konya wa saik desu! [Inu ga hoe hajimeru.] Sakura: Yappari! Mata! Ano urusai inu! Inu wa suki desu kedo, ano inu wa dai kiraidesu! English Kazunori: Its a quiet night, isnt it? Sakura: Yes, it is. Its quiet and warm. I love spring nights! Kazunori: Its a lovely night! Sakura: Yes, its great! [A dog starts barking.] Sakura: I knew it! Again! That annoying dog! I like dogs, but I HATE that one so much!

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Romaji Sakura: Kono akai kutsu wa suteki desu ne! Hatsumi: S desu ne. Sakura: Pt, kono akai kutsu wa suteki desu ka? Pt: Hai, suteki desu. Sakura: Yappari, suteki dewa arimasen.

Hatsumi: Kono doresu wa kirei desu ne! Sakura: S desu ne! Hatsumi: Pt, kono aoi doresu wa kirei desu ka? Pt: Hai, kirei desu. Hatsumi: Yappari, kirei dewa arimasen. Sakura: Kono shiroi jaketto wa d desu ka? Pt: Suteki de wa arimasen! Sakura and Hatsumi: Eeee! Hatsumi: Kore wa totemo kirei desu! Sakura: Yappari, Pt wa sensu ga arimasen! English Sakura: These red shoes are nice! Hatsumi: Yes, they are. Sakura: Peter, do you think they are nice? Peter: Yes I do. Sakura: No, I dont think so (after all). Hatsumi: This dress is beautiful. Sakura: Yes, it is. Hatsumi: Peter, do you think this blue dress is beautiful? Peter: Yes, I do. Hatsumi: No, I dont think so (after all). Sakura: How about this white jacket? Peter: Thats not nice! Sakura and Hatsumi: What!? Hatsumi: Its very nice! Sakura: I knew it. Peter doesnt have any (fashion)sense!

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English Peter: This is my first time at a Japanese art museum. Kazunori: Me, too! Im Japanese, but today is my first time. Sakura: Today is Claude Monets exhibition! There are many famous works. Receptionist: You may enter. Sakura: Here it is. This one. This painting is fantastic! The yellow and white and green. contrast is breathtaking. Kazunori: Thats right. Its beautiful, gorgeous, and I really like it. Sakura: This painting is my favorite work! Peter: Well, its not bad. Sakura: Just as we thought. Peter has no sense.

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12 11 59 Romaji Piitaa: Sumimasen, ima nan-ji desu ka? Ekiin: Ima 12-ji desu. Piitaa: Tsugi no densha wan nan-ji ni kimasu ka? Ekiin: Ehee, Tsugi no densha wa kimasen. Piitaa: Eheee Ekiin: Shden wa 11-ji 59-fun desu yo. Daijbu desu. Mondai arimasen. Tonari ni kapuseru hotel ga arimasu. English Peter: Excuse me, what time is it now? Station staff: Now, its 12:00. Peter: What time will the next train will come? Station staff: The next train wont come. Peter: What!? Station Staff: The last train is at 11:59. Its OK. There is no problem. Theres a capsule hotel next door.

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