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this store is not small(pol)
that is a small store(pol)
that store is new(pol)
this store is not new(pol)
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here isn't narrow(pol)
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here wasn't narrow(pol)
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wasn't young (pol)
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was cold (pol)
not cold
wasn't cold
not cold (pol)
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that store is quiet(pol)
this store is not quiet(pol)
that is a quiet store(pol)
that store is pretty(pol)
this store is not pretty(pol)
that is a pretty store(pol)
here is quiet(pol)
here isn't quiet(pol)
here was quiet(pol)
here wasn't quiet(pol)
is well
was well
isn't well
wasn't well
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was well(pol)
isn't well(pol)
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I want to write
I wanted to write
I want to write(pol)
I wanted to write(pol)
I don't want to write
I didn't want to write
I don't want to write(pol)
I didn't want to write(pol)
I want to eat
I wanted to eat
I want to eat(pol)
I wanted to eat(pol)
I don't want to eat
I didn't want to eat
I don't want to eat(pol)
I didn't want to eat(pol)

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here isn't a hotel(pol)
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here wasn't a hotel(pol)
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My wife is Barbara.
As for that person, his eyes are big.
Where is the book store?
This is who's suitcase?
Which one is Michael's passport?
This one is Michael's passport.
Michael's passport is this one.
Which person is Barbara?
That person over there is Barbara.
Barbara is that person over there.
That person over there is not Barbara.
Next door to the bank is not a restaurant.
Sushi I like but sake I don't like.
Summer is hot but winter is cold.
Chapter 4
I can understand English, Spanish and Japanese as
well.
There is also a phone in front of the bank.

I also went to Kyoto.

She likes sushi as well.
There are also a lot of interesting things to do in Tokyo.
This book is also fun.
You had better go to the police box.
I think it would be better to rest a little.
Wouldn't it be better to open a window?
You had better drink some water.
I think it would be better to walk.
Wouldn't it be better to study?
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I have a headache, you see.
It's a test, you see.
I used a dictionary, you see.
I didn't finish work, you see.
It's small, you see.
It was a party, you see.
She's pretty, you see.
It was convenient, you see.
The office is big and well lighted.
The subway is clean and convenient.
Michael is an American and a company employee.
The wind is cold and strong.
The test is inconvenient and long.
I am and engineer and a student.
We have blue ones, but we don't have white ones.
Please take whichever ones you like.
Will Thursday be alright?(pol)
That will be fine.(pol)
Something a little cheaper would be good though, you
see.
That's a little expensive isn't it? How about this one?
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Until what time will you be at the office?
I'll be there until the work is finished.
Let's wait until it stops raining.
My parents in NY were worried until I telephoned them.
Have you ever eaten sushi?
Have you ever drank sake?
Have you ever read Japanese manga?
I intend to study French beginning next month.
Nothing in particular.
I have no plans in particular.
I don't know yet.
I plan to drink tea with a friend.
I plan to work tonight.
What do you intend to do?
I'll play after I study.
After doing homework, I'll sleep.

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After leaving the station, I'll walk for 10 minutes.
Mr. Tanaka will maybe come.
There's a chance Mr. Tsuchida doesn't like hamburgers.
Is it probable Mr. Tanaka is not coming?(please explain)
I'll bet Tokyo will be sunny.
In all likelyhood it will be cold.
Maybe that's a Japanese person.
Because she is sick, I bet she won't come.
There are a lot of clouds, so there is a chance of
percipitation.
Because it's Saturday, maybe it will be crowded.
He's a sportsman so I bet he also plays tennis.
Because there is a lot of work, I bet (he) won't go.
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newspaper (read) person
newspaper (did read) person
newspaper (doesn't read) person
newspaper (didn't read) person
paper (long) person
paper (was long) person
paper (not long) person
paper (wasnt long) person
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Sunday (rested) person
Sunday (doesn't rest) person
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Sushi (didn't like) person
a person who is reading a book in the train
a book which Mr. Tanaka bought yesterday
a place where they sell ice cream
a person whose Japanese is not so good
a person with big eyes and a high bridged nose
a person without a car
That picture taking person next to the fountain is Mr.
Hayashi.
In the pool that swimming person is Mr. Hamada.
The restaurant Mr. Nomura went to yesterday was
cheap and delicious.
The trains being so crowded, it's terrible.
There being so many cars, it's noisy, you see.
It's a big room, so it feels good, right?
I like sushi, so I often go to a sushi bar.
I was ill and missed school.
I don't understand kanji, so I'm troubled.

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get registered.
We ate dinner while listening to music.
Michael studies Chinese characters while looking at
advertisements.
Michael and Mr. Nomura walked while talking.
He's singing while playing guitar.
She's walking while eating ice cream.
He's searching for his friend's house while looking at
the map.
She's reading a book while using a dictionary.
We are going to move in 2 weeks.
I change (trains) all of 3 times!
It takes 2 whole hours!
It doesn't take you even 10 minutes.
As for new ones, we don't have even one!
There are people listening to music, people reading
comics, etc.
At the airport there is a bank, restaurant and other such
facilities.
I bought various items, including sheets, an iron, etc.
There are soap, toilet paper and cosmetics.
I bought a desk and a book shelf.
Yes, but not as big as Tokyo, Osaka, etc.
Yes, but regarding its magnitude, its not as big as
Tokyo.
As far as salary goes, the president of the company
gets far more than the division manager.
The roads are somewhat more crowded Sundays than
on Mondays.
It's a little bit quicker going by car than by bus.
For getting to Osaka, the plane is 2 hours quicker than
the bullet train.
My big brother gets 1000 yen more for his allowance
than I do.
America is much wider.
Japan is not as wide as America.
August is much hotter.
June is not as hot as August.
Friday is much more tiring, right?
Monday is not as tiring as Friday.
CDs are a little more expensive, right?
Records aren't as expensive as CDs.
Going (there) is somewhat more crowded.
The returning train is not as crowded as the going train.

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I don't like Japanese food as much as western food.
The airplane is much faster.
The bullet train is not as fast as the airplane.
There are a few more people who like Japanese food.
There are more people who went to the sea than went
to the mountains.
There are more non-smoking people, by 2.
What do you think of this book?
I think it's very good.
I think it's not very good.
No I don't think they're high./No, I think they're not high.
I think it's not good./I don't think it's good.
Barbara is thinking Japanese prices are high.
He said he'd go tomorrow.
I wrote in my letter that we were all quite healthy.
I heard Mr. Tanaka went to Hong Kong last week but
I think that restaurant is cheap but not very good.
I think it would better to do lots of sports, for sure.
I think it's very difficult.
Because the streets are crowded, I think it would be
better to go by train.
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My son will become a college student.
My room became clean.
The children will grow up.
It will become convenient, right?
(They) became clean.(col)
I have come to like them.
(He will) become a big brother, you see, right?
I became busy.
It became far.
I'm reading a book.
I was studying Japanese all morning.
Now I'm reading a very interesting book.
I'm studying German at school starting last April.
I'm married.
My younger brother (went to and) is in Germany now.
Michael (came to and) is in Japan.
My parents live in Shizuoka.
He is employed by the municipal office.
Who was (the one) that gave us strawberries?(col)

What was (the one) that Barbara bought yesterday?

(col)
The learning of Chinese characters is terribly difficult.
The cold is alright, but I hate the heat.
I'm happy that tomorrow is a holiday.
Do you know that Mr. Tanaka came to our house
yesterday?
Isn't it strange for this area to be so quiet?
Ms Yamamoto likes the watching of movies.
She also likes the listening of music.
Mr. Tanaka likes the television watching of sumo.
Mrs. Kuruda is skilled at the making of sweets.
Mr. Yamada is saying the collecting of stamps is fun.
The one who came in the car is Mr. Yamada.
The one who is employed by the bank is Mr. Tanaka.
The one who likes tennis is Michael.
The one who is riding the train is Mr. Tsuchida.
The one who is shopping is Barbara.
I enjoy running, swimming, and dancing as well.
I like running and I like swimming too.
I like running and swimming.
Michael plays tennis and golf as well.
Mr. Yamada doesn't play either tennis or golf.
Barbara plays tennis but doesn't play golf.
Well then, on the right side of the table, and on the left
side of the table, is wine.
I give (to superior/equal)
I give (to equal/inferior)
I give (to inferior)
(from a superior/equal) to give
(from an equal/inferior) to give
to receive (from superior/equal)
to receive (from equal/inferior)
I gave flowers to the teacher.
Yesterday I gave flowers to my friend.
I water the flowers every morning.
The teacher gave a book to Mr. Tanaka.
Who gave you that stamp, please explain?
My younger brother gave it to me.
I received a book from the teacher.
Who did you get that stamp from, please explain?
I got it from my younger brother.

Who received that chocolate, please explain?

Tanaka received it, you see.
Professor Yamada gave me a book.
I received a scarf from my mother.
I received flowers from Miss Kuruda.
Taro gave me chocolate.
This is the book given by professor Yamada.
This is the book received from professor Yamada.
This is the chocolate given by Taro.
This is the chocolate received from Taro.
This is the scarf given by my mother.
This is the scarf received from my mother.
Chapter 10
knock down a persimmon
an apple drops
the door opens
I open the door
the door closes
I clos the door
the dog comes out
I put the dog out
the candle goes out
I extinguish the candle
The light is on.
The man is turning off the light.
The light has been turned off.
The light is off.
The woman is turning on the light.
The light has been turned on.
The window is closed.
The man is opening the window.
The window has been opened.
The window is opened.
The woman is closing the window.
The window has been closed.
The stove is on, right?
The room was cold so I turned it on, you see.
The lights are also on.
Has it turned 4 o'clock already?(pol)
Has it turned 4 o'clock already?(col)
No, it isn't turned 4 o'clock yet.(pol)
No, it hasn't turned 4 o'clock yet.(col)
Not yet.(col)
Did you already eat lunch?(pol)
Did you already eat lunch?(col)
No, I haven't eaten yet.(pol)
No, I haven't eaten yet.(col)
Have you already completely eaten your cake?(pol)
Yes, I've already completely eaten it.(pol)
Have you already completely read your book?(col)
Yes, I've completely read it.(col)

Have you already completely drunk your beer?(pol)

Yes, I've completely drunk it.(pol)
Have you already completely written your letter?(col)
Yes, I've completely written it.(col)
Have you already completely finished your work?(pol)
Yes, I've completely finished it.(pol)
Have you already completely finished your homework?
(col)
Yes, I've already completely finished it.(col)
I'm going to the post office though, are ther letters to
send?(col)
Well then, please be waiting a little. Because right away
I will finish writing this letter.
I'm going to the library you see though; are there books
to return?(col)
Please be waiting a little, because I will finish reading
this book.
Shall we leave already?(col)
Please be waiting a little, because I will finish drinking
(my) tea.
Already were starting the meeting for sure.(col)
Please be waiting a little, because I will finish taking
these (photo)copies.
Won't you go on a walk?(col)
Please be waiting a little, because I'm completely
washing the dishes.
This fish is fresh so let's make sashimi out of it.
I will make the room warm.
Let's put in ice and make the juice cold.
I vacuumed and cleaned up the room.
Please make the radio's sound small.
Shall we make it a little shorter?
Can you not make it a little cheaper please?
Well then, let's make it a little warm.
Because guests are coming, make your room clean,
make it lovely, please.
Well then, do sports, your body will be made sturdy,
which is better right?
Turn on that there floor lamp, making it brighter, which
is better right?
Well then, let's make (them) into juice and drink.
Shall I hold that bag?
Shall I explain it in English?
Shall I bring a fork?
Shall I tie a ribbon around it?
Shall I help?
Shall I treat you to dinner?
Chapter 11
I have three daughters and three sons.
I practice new kanji by writing them 10 times each.

Give me five each of the 62 and 200 yen stamps.

Please add a little time.
Four beers and four juices please.
I'll straighten up the room inpreparation.
Mother is cooking in preparation
Put the beer in the refridgerator in preparation.
Sweep the entranceway in preparation.
Akiko wipes off the table in preparation.
Let's go in a hurry.
Let's ride and go by train.
We ran and went to the station.
I'll hurry and copy it.
I'll enjoy myself and visit you.
Because I overslept, I left home in a frenzy.
Will the copies be ready by 10 o'clock?
Can you work overtime until 10 o'clock?
Next week there's a test, and so I want to memorize
these characters before then.
Next week there's a test, so let's study together until
then.
We'll probably finish by the time the guests arrive.
Chapter 12
Mr. Tanaka was supposed to arrive by 6:00, but he
didn't
arrive until long after that.
The coffee at this shop ought to be good.
I cleaned, so the room should be tidy.
I expect this is Barbara's handbag.
I wouldn't expect Mr. Tanaka to come here
because he is still working.
There is no way Mr. Tanaka will come because
he's on a trip right now.
This is instant coffee, so I expect it won't be very good.
No. That's impossible.
What will you choose to drink?
It's hot, so shall I choose beer?
I decided to study French beginning next year.
My decision is to begin the meeting at 10:00.
The routine I follow is to call my parents in New York
every month.
When I ride the train, while looking at advertisements,
what I do is study Chinese characters.
It has been decided that I study French beginning next
year.
It has been arranged to begin the meeting from 10:00.

I am scheduled to leave for Europe next week.

In Japan, shoes are never worn inside the home.
I drank too much beer, and feel a little ill.
This sweater is too big for me.
This shop is too lively, isn't it?
This bath is too hot.
Diamond necklaces are too expensive for me.
This cake is too sweet for me.
This shirt is too big.
Mr. Yamada ate too much.
Tonight he drank too much sake.
Let's begin the meeting when Mr. Tanaka gets here.
If you are hot, please open the window.
If that's a clean room, I'll rent it.
If it's good sushi, I'll have some.
It would be nice if it's clear tomorrow, right?
It would be nice if Mr. Tanaka had come with us too,
wouldn't it?
The subway is fast and convenient, so I often ride it.
That restaurant is delicious and cheap, so it's always
crowded.
Tokyo apartments are cramped and expensive,
so I've become disgusted.
Nikko is close and famous, so how about if we go there
one time?
This bag is light and big, so it's convenient.
Tomorrow I'm going to get up early.
Please cut the sweets small.
We greet one another in a cheerful manner.
Let's clean the room spotlessly.
Chapter 13
Won't you go with me to see a movie?
What did you come to Japan to do?
I came to study Japanese.
I forgot my key at home, so I want to go back to get it.
to go shopping
to go golfing
I'm going to withdraw some money.
I'm going to return a book.
I'm going to see Tokyo's city sights.
I'm going to eat sushi.
I'm going to swim in the sea.
I'm going to buy a TV.

I'll buy some fish and come back.

I'll go mail a post card and come back.
I went and played a little tennis and returned.
Please go to the book store, buy a magazine,
and come back.
Please go to the the hospital, get some medicine,
and come back.
Please go to the bank, withdraw some money
and come back.
Please go to the library, return the book,
and come back.
Please go to the municipal office, register as an alien,
and come back.
Yesterday at the zoo we saw a baby Panda and came
back.
Previously, the paperboy came to take money.
Yesterday a friend came to see me.
Yesterday I went to see a friend and came back.
Tomorrow, at the library, I'll borrow a book
and come back.
The day after tomorrow at the station I'll reserve
bullet train seats and come back.
Next week, my parents from the country are coming to
see my new house.
I see. That means Tuesdays you are never at home,
right?
Out of X or Y or Z, which will I give you?
Yes, well they're all nice aren't they?
Anyone is alright with me.
Is someone coming to your house today?
No, no one is coming.
What's inside that box?
Is there something inside that box?
I didn't meet anyone.
I didn't go anywhere.
It can be seen from anywhere, for sure.
Please drink it and see.
Let's try asking that person the way.
When I tried speaking Japanese to a Japanese person,
he understood.
By all means, try to read it one time please.
By all means, try to go one time please.
By all means, try to wear it one time please.
By all means, try to use it one time please.
I don't know if the weather is going to become good
tomorrow or not.
Try a bit of this soup and see whether it's alright or not.

I don't know whether or not something is inside,

so I'll try to open it.
I don't know whether or not his condition is good,
so I'll try to ask.
I don't know whether or not he's in the room,
so I'll look and see.
I don't know whether or not he lives in Africa,
so I'll try to search for it in a book.
I don't know whether it is new or not,
so I'll ask the realtor and see.
Would you please not park your car in front
of the gate?(hon)
Please do not call late at night.
Don't forget your money when we go to play
tennis tomorrow.
Please dont say lies!(col)
Throwing out your rubbish here is wrong.
Running in the hall; bad for sure.(col)
No, a rest would put us in a quandry for sure.(col)
Entering into the grass is wrong!
Don't litter!
Don't get home very late!
Please don't feed the monkey.
Breaking the flowers; bad for sure.(col)
It's bad to enter the grass for sure!(col)
Playing inside the fountain; wrong for sure!(col)
Throwing away garbage in this place; bad for sure!(col)
Because there is a baby, please don't smoke.(hon)
Playing soccer here is bad for sure.(col)
Chapter 14
Michael, your Japanese is quite good isn't it?
We agreed to meet at 2:00, but my friend didn't arrive
until long past the scheduled time.
My Japanese just doesn't seem to be improving.
Next time we go to a sushi shop, I'll invite you along.
I bought a swimsuit when going to Hawaii.
I bought a swimsuit when I went to Hawaii.
I took piano lessons when I was little.
Let's talk when the room is quieter.
I studied French when I was a student.
When guests come, I make the room
beautiful in preparation.
When you don't understand, please ask the teacher.
You say "itadakimasu" before eating.
You use chopsticks when eating.
You say "gochisousama" when you have eaten.
Yesterday, it was raining the entire day.

There's a test, so I studied all night.

Many people come to Kyoto throughout the
entire year.
I worked at the sea all summer long this year.
I sent it express, so it will arrive sometime today
for sure.
Some time this year, by all means, I want to get
married right?
It's been decided that I go to America sometime
in October.
Is American sushi the same as Japanese sushi?
Yes, the flavor and price are allmost the same.
Are Japanese and American cars the same,
or different?
The shape is nearly the same, but the position of the
steering wheel is different.
Miss Hanada and Miss Kuroda have the same
handbags.
Akiko and Barbara are wearing the same shoes.
Akiko and Barbara are wearing different dresses.
Akiko and Keiko are wearing the same hat.
Akiko and Keiko are wearing different watches.
Barbara and Keiko are wearing the same glasses.
Barbara and Keiko are wearing different coats.
Won't you be using this anymore?
No, I'm still using it for sure. Don't throw it away
please.
Is it still cold?
No, it's no longer cold.
According to the weather report, this year's
winter will be cold.
I heard that we'll have a cold winter this year you see.
(He said that) Mr. Tanaka is on a rest.
(He said that) Mr. Tanaka won't be coming.
My elder brother said this dictionary is good.
On the weather report, they said tomorrow will be fine.
In the newspaper there was an earthquake yesterday,
it was written.
I heard from Mr. Tanaka, the wedding is on the
5th of next month.

Which do you like the most, green tea, coffee or tea?

I'm the tallest in my family.
No other person is as pretty as you.
Chapter 15
Taro is absent.
Only Taro is absent.
It's always Taro that's absent (it's unfair, etc).
Hanako is only eating salad.
Preparations for my trip to Brazil are complete; all
that remains is just to board the plane.
No, I'm just looking a little you see.
All Taro does is eat. He doesn't help Hanako.
All the children do is fool around; they don't study at
all you see, for sure.
He listens only to Jazz.
All he does is listen to Jazz.
All he writes with is hiragana.
It's wrong to write with hiragana only.
All he does is play.
All he does is sleep.
He drinks only sake.
All he does is drink sake.
It's wrong to drink only sake.
He hasn't made preparations yet in spite of the fact that
he's going on a trip next week.
They won't give me the merchandise,
even though I paid for it.
Even though it's been cold since morning, I didn't
bring a sweater.
Although he's young, that person knows many things.
Hanako doesn't draw much, even though she's very
good at drawing.
That person doesn't study at all, even though
he's a student.
He's going on a trip next week. In spite of that however,
he hasn't made any preparations yet.
Although it's raining, let's go play tennis.
Even though it's spring, it hasn't become warm.
Even though the price is high, it's not delicious.
In spite of the fact that he's sick, he will not rest from
the company.
Every day it rains: completely like rainy season.
Mariko speaks like a male even though she's a female.
Kumiko's hands are white like snow.

The person I met yesterday had a face like Santa

Claus.
Mr. Smith runs fast like Carl Lewis.
When I got up in the morning, it was snowing.
When I got home, a parcel had been delivered.
When it turns into autumn and it becomes cold I wear a
coat.
When you turn right on that corner, there is a gas
station.
When it turns into spring, it becomes warm.
When you push this white button, a ticket comes out.
When the rain stops, lets go for a hike.
When you smoke, it's no good for sure.
When you push this button, the light turns off.
When you stand here, the door opens.
When you insert a telephone card here, you can use
the phone.
When you press this key, the character becomes big.
Go about 50 meters, when you turn right, on the left
hand side you will be able to see the hospital.
If you go down this road about 100 meters, there is a
church.
Chapter 16
Excuse me but, in how many minutes will the next bus
come? (pol)
Sorry to disturb your work but please teach me the way
to the station.
Uh, excuse me. Please make money small.
Excuse me. What day is next Sunday?
How about if you try discussing it with the division
manager? (pol)
How about if you try discussing it with the division
manager?
It would be good for sure if you try discussing it with the
division manager.
Wouldn't it be good, please explain, if you tried
discussing it with the division manager?
I think it would be good for sure if you try discussing it
with the division manager.
Whatever should I do about these papers, I wonder?
That's a good question. Why don't you try discussing it
with the division manager? (plain)
That's a good question. How about if you try discussing
it with the division manager? (plain)

Because it's bad for your body, it would be better not to

smoke for sure.
It's better not to be staying up until late at night, I think
for sure. (plain)
How about if you return to work before?
It would be better if you don't request this work from Mr.
Yamada, for sure.
It would be better if you read that book, for sure.
It would be better if you don't cancel the reservations
for sure.
One time, how about if you try to eat it?
How about if you ask and see at that store?
At the library, if you researched it would be good for
sure.
I carried the company president's baggage for him.
The company president praised me.
I received praise from the company president.
Miss Hanada bought some sandwiches for Miss Kuroda
and came back.
My father bought me a sweater.
My younger sister is going to receive a sweater bought
by father.
Mother is going to make some cookies for her children.
(plain)
I'll take the dog for a walk. (plain)
Uh, will you give me that book please?
Hey, give me that book please!
My wife knitted an gave it to me, you see, for sure.
Miss Kuroda found and gave it to me.
I received permission from the division manager.
He vacuumed for me.
I also did the laundry for her for sure. (plain)
The chapter manager also signed it.
Chapter 17
Uh, excuse me, but I want you to pass me the salt
that's on the table.(said to a friend)
Excuse me. I'd like to get you to carry this luggage
though.(said to a bell boy)
Yamada, I want to have you come to the conference
room in a moment.
Section manager, I'd like you to sign these papers.(said
to a superior)
I want you not to be late.(said to an inferior)
I would like to get you not to use too much pencil.(said
to an inferior)
I want you to make the paper important.(said to an
inferior)
I'd like to get you to work more overtime.(said to an
inferior)
I'd like to get you to write characters beautifully.(said to
an inferior)

Excuse me, I'd like you to push the camera's shutter.

(said to a stranger)
I want a consultation so, tomorrow by half past 8, I want
you to come to the office.(said to an inferior)
Miss Kuroda, I'd like to get you to copy these papers.
(said to an inferior)
Tomorrow at 8 in the morning I'd like to get you to come
to the front of the station. (said to an equal)
I'd like you to show that sample. (said to a superior)
Uh, we'd like you to attend out wedding. (said to a
superior)
When you have time, I'd like you to look at this report.
(said to a superior)
Excuse me, I'd like to get you to change money in order
to use the phone though. (said to a sales clerk)
a car called "corolla"
an American by the name of Michael Webb
What is the name of the bird perched on the branch of
that tree over there?
Do you know of Nikon cameras?
Do you know of a store called Mikimoto?
Do you know of an old fairy tale called snow white?
Do you know of a flower called "carnation"?
How about some tea at least?
How about some cold juice at least?
Should we at least watch some TV?
Won't you at least play some tennis?
Won't you at least eat a hamburger?
Won't you at least go to Hakone?
Mommie, is it ok if I eat this cake?(col)
Bad for sure. Because I'm going to serve it to guests
you see.
Would it be alright if I go to your house today? (hon)
Would it be alright if I borrow this dictionary?
I don't mind if you are using it for as much as until
tomorrow, for sure.
Thanks. That will help.
Section manager, this schedule is last month's for sure.
Already, is it alright if I throw it away?
No, please dont throw it away. Because there's a little
something I want to check.
Is it alright if I add sugar?(hon)
Is it alright if I borrow this umbrella?
Teacher, may I say my opinion?
Can I make the TV's sound small?(col)
May I pay with a card?
Is it alright if I return before 5 o'clock?(hon)
Chapter 18
Sorry I'm late. Did you wait long?

Because it was a streets being crowded for an accident

thing.
I'm sorry I took so long in contacting you.
Oh, is that so? I don't care.
It puts me in a quandry if you don't give me a contact
like you are supposed to.
It's unforgiveable of me for asking you to do such a
troublesome thing.
I was late for the bus was delayed.
Mr. Tanaka, for a cold, will not be able to come to the
party I'm told.
It was because of an Osaka business trip decided upon
thing.
It was because of a meeting became long thing.
I completely spilt coffee on the papers.
Sorry about returning it late.
I was busy, so it was a no time to read thing.
My nights I spend watching TV, listening to radio, etc.
Sundays I do the laundry, clean house, and sometimes
go shopping.
In the park there are lots of people strolling, drawing
pictures, talking, and so forth.
It's wrong to play baseball and the likes here because
there are small children around.
No. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.
Yes, sometimes busy, sometimes there's free time.
Sometimes I read, sometimes I don't read.
Playing games, exchanging business cards, dancing
and so forth.
Walking, jogging and so forth is good for health, right?
Eating too much, drinking too much and so forth will
cause sickness for sure.
She prepares for a trip by making hotel reservations,
putting a dress in a bag, and so forth.
I'm studying Japanese by watching TV, listening to
tapes, and so forth.
No, sometimes I go, sometimes I don't go.
No, sometimes I watch, sometimes I don't watch.
No, sometimes I wear one, sometimes I don't wear one.
(a hat)
No, sometimes they're expensive, sometimes they're
cheap.
If it were possible for me to speak Spanish, one time I'd
like try to go to Mexico, right?
Because there wasn't a 10 yen coin, I couldn't phone
for sure.
When I was a child I couldn't swim at all.

The teacher was busy so I wasn't able to ask him

questions.
Michael can write letters in Japanese, you see, for sure.
it is possible to write a letter.
it is possible to telephone.
If I could speak Spanish, I'd like to try traveling around
Spain you see but...
Barbara is able to eat anything, so please don't worry.
Is this nut edible?
Mt Fuji is very visible from here for sure.
Can you hear the next room's radio's sound?
You can swim in the pool. (2 answers)
You can eat Japanese food. (2 answers)
You can watch TV and use the refridgerator.
You can use the bath & toilet.
At hotel A you can swim in the pool but at B hotel you
can't swim.
At the hotel's pond fishing, boating and so forth are
possible.
When it turns June in Japan, lots of rain comes to fall.
Since the store became beautiful, it became such that
many customers came.
I would like to get such that I'm able to read a Japanese
newspaper.
As I was practicing, I got so that I was able to skate.
Thanks to you, I got such that I'm able to use my word
processor.
Because every day I listened to the Japanese radio
broadcasts, I got so I could listen to the news.
Because all summer long I did laps in the pool, I got so
I could swim 500m.
I fell down many times; with difficulty, I got so that I
could ride a bicycle.
Because I practiced everyday, I got so that I was able to
write kanji skillfully.
Getting my Japanese friend to teach me, I came to be
able to sing a Japanese song.
I will make an effort to learn more Chinese characters.
I'll take care to consider nourishment and eat properly.
Your grade on today's chinese character test was bad,
wasn't it?
Sorry. I'll see to it that I study more.
This evening I'll see to it that I'll certainly listen.

I'll make an effort not to smoke.

I'll make an effort not to drink.
I'll make an effort to make a phone call for sure
Sorry. Tommorow I'll see to it that I won't be late.
Next time, I'll see to it that I won't forget.
While you are still a student, study a lot in preparation.
I plan to travel various places during the interval I am a
student.
Here. Eat it while it's still hot please.
Please eat your soup while it hasn't become cold.
I think it's best to return while it's not raining, so I'll be
leaving now.
Let's go do our shopping and come back while the rain
has stopped.
I slept as I listened to the teacher's talk.
While it's cheap, it would be good to buy it in
preparation for sure.
While listening to records, there came and turned into a
desire to dance.
While it hasn't turned dark, let's go for a walk and come
back.
While I haven't sent a reply, again, the next letter
completely came.
Chapter 19
You mean you'll give me these flowers? I'm happy!
Today I'm enjoying myself a darn lot! It's been such a
long time since the playing of tennis, you see for sure.
I'm happy that I'm able to have many good friends.
I'm sad that I receive understanding of my feelings from
nobody.
I'm lonely because no one comes and gives me a visit.
I hate riding on crowded trains.
How boring, not being able to go on a picnic because of
rain, what a thing!
What is it - 5th place? Although I ran my best; how
disappointing! (col)
We lost 1 to 0; what a thing; how regrettable!
Man! The banks until 3 o'clock? How darn troublesome!
Even though I want to withdraw some money.
Oh, what a fright! It's a "suddenly a dog came jumping
out you see" thing.
It has been decided you're getting married to Miss
Saito, you say? I envy you!
Ooh, I'm already so angry!
Because my girlfriend is always late for the time of
dates, it troubles me.

If Miss Tanaka sees this big snake, she will become

frightened I bet for sure.
Miss Tanaka saw a big snake and became frightened.
Miss Tanaka was frightened because she saw a big
snake.
Taro Jr. appeared to be regretful over losing the
baseball game.
It seems like it was awfully fun for sure.
I bet Miss Hanada would be really delighted if you gave
her an invite to a movie.
I think the children would be delighted if you took them
and went to Disneyland for sure.
Michael went to Kyoto though it rained and he was
saying it was boring.
Man, what a darn quandry!
It's going to get darn lonely.
Oh - you scared me!
Even though we were looking forward to it, it's too bad
darn it.
It's disappointing, darn it.
Mr Saito is happy. (2 answers)
The chapter head is in a quandry.
Mr. Hamada is disappointed.
Miss Hanada is envious.
Miss Kuroda is delighted.
Miss Hoshi is sad.
Miss Hanada is disgusted it appears.
Mr. Mizuno is smiling; he's so awfully happy isn't he?
I'm darn envious. I'm only able to receive 2 months
salary, you see for sure.
Only one week for sure, summer vacation.
It's not good for your health for sure, smoking
cigarettes!(col)
Did you give flowers to the teacher?
Oh, it was fun, my friend gave me a visit.
This store closes only on O-bon and New Years.
Yikes! There is 1000 yen inside my wallet, no more.
We can only take 5 days vacation and no more; what a
thing; how disappointing!
If you are to gather more time off, the only thing to do
no more, is quit having your job, right?
I'm frightfully sorry, now, the one we have put in the
store, is only this.
Its only this, only no more; please explain? Well, it
couldn't be helped, could it?
This was all they had in the store, no more, you see, for
sure.

I can only take one week, no more, you see, for sure.
It will only take 2hr 45min, no more, you see, for sure.
It will cost 20,000 yen, no more.
It will be only 2 or 3 people, no more, you see, for sure.
I only have 1000 yen, no more. (plain)
I'm only buying of the 3 cakes, no more, for sure.
What sort of place is the one called Hong Kong?(2 ans)
What kind of thing is the one called "haragatatsu"?
What is the one called tofu?
It's a soft, white food made from soybeans, for sure.
Entering into that building over there is bad for sure.
(col)
Why do you say it's bad?
The one called "Hinamatsuri" is a Japanese festival.
The one called "word processesor" is like a
computerized typewriter.
Where is the place called kagoshima, please explain?
It's in the southernmost part of kyushu for sure.
Who's the company president?
What is a the one called persimmon?
It's been said you can't go mountain climbing; why?
What sort of thing is the one called somen?
It's said you don't like it; why?
What is the one called ochugen?
What's the one called "bonus"?
Do you know what the one called "bonus" is?
Who would it be good if I asked?
Please show me who it would be good if I asked.
How many people are coming to the party next week.
I haven't heard how many people are coming.
Where are you going for summer vacation.
I haven't decided yet where I'm going.
I've already completely forgotten how long we lined up
at the station.
I'm trying to ask Miss Kuroda if the hotel reservations
are ready.
Please discuss with Michael in preparation when to
have the meeting.
Please show me on this map, where is Osaka?
Michael bought and came with a souvenier from Kyoto
for Miss Kuroda.
It's been decided that I business trip to Osaka next
week in order to attend a meeting.
Please take care so as not to catch cold.

Please write your letters clearly, such that anyone can

read them.
To search the word's meaning, we use a dictionary.
In order to ride the bullet train, I go to Tokyo station.
In order to put in gasoline, I stop the engine.
To go on a family trip, I take vacation.
Speak with a big voice so everyone can clearly hear
you.
So that I was not able to make a mistake with the
phone number, I turned the dial while looking at the
notebook.
So that the children could enjoy, I bought many sweets
in preparation.
To recover quickly from my sickness, I will drink
medicine and sleep.
Chapter 20
Well, it's the final event. All right then, I'll give it all I've
got!
It's 6 o'clock already. Well, shall I get up then?(plain)
Have you had enough sushi already?
Well then, I'll make sure to eat what's left.
I think I'll get up early tomorrow.
Thinking we'd at least see a movie together, I phoned
Barbara.
I'm thinking of going to Great Britian next summer.
I'm planning to go to Great Britian next summer.
Tomorrow, I'm thinking I'll go to school.
I think I will study more.
Sometime today I'll read this book, I'm thinking.
I think I'll sit on that bench.
I think we'll start the meeting at 10 o'clock.
I'm thinking I'll drink coffee in that store.
Every day I'll go walking to the office, I'm thinking, you
see, for sure.
I'm thinking to lose a little more weight.
I'm thinking of telephoning my parents.
I'm thinking of quitting tabacco, you see, for sure.
I'm thinking of travelling to Europe.
I'm thinking of writing a thank you letter.
Look! An injured bird is trying to fly!
My father tried to pull out the wine cork, but he couldn't.
When I tried to phone, there wasn't a 10 yen coin, you
see.
I tried to drink the juice and completely spilled it.
When I tried drinking this juice, it was good.
I'm seeing to it that I drink juice every day.
He's trying to jump into the pool.
He's trying to telephone.

She's trying to go out and shop.

He's trying to ride the train.
She's trying to play a record.
She's trying to type.
He's trying to cut a fish.
The car is trying to turn left.
Sorry. From tomorrow, I'll make sure to get up early.
Every morning I'm trying to get up early you see but, by
no means am I able to get up, you see.
Well then, I will also try to get up early in the morning
one time.
Uh oh, that's dangerous! A child is trying to swim across
the river.
From this, I won't swim across the river and so forth. I'll
make sure to cross the bridge.
This river, whether or not I can swim across it, next time
I'll swim and see.
From this, I'm just about to leave you see.
There's a test in Japanese tomorrow so, now this is in
the middle of studying for it.
Now I'm presently in the process of considering what I
should do over summer vacation.
My father has just now gone into the bath, you see.
Yes, he's just now risen from the bath.
Mr. Kinoshita came just as I was thinking of going
shopping.
My father just now returned and came home.
My father just returned and came home a while ago
and he hasn't eaten dinner yet.
I've just begun the studying of Japanese, not yet only 2
months no more have gone by.
It's the time hes putting on his shoes.
It's the time they're trying to board the train.
From here, it's the time they are about to climb the
mountain.
It's the time they are drinking river water.
It's the time that Michael is falling down.
Ah, he's coming, he's coming!
Oh no, Miss Kuroda fell down!
Hit, catch, throw!
Ah, I can see it, I can see it!
Ah, here they are, here they are!
Run, run!
Run, run! (pol)
If you go to the station by one o'clock, then you can
meet Mr. Yamada for sure.
If it's cheap, then I'll buy that desk.
If it's not cheap, then I'm not going to buy it.
If it's nice tomorrow, then we are going to go to
Disneyland.

When I arrived at Kyoto station, Mr. Tanaka had come

to welcome me.(2 ans)

Let's begin the meeting when Taro gets here.

The meeting will probably go well if Taro comes.
If you go to Kyoto, please buy a present and come
back.
Put in your money, if you press the white button, then
out comes a ticket.
If it's cheap, then it's ok to buy it though.
If the weather is well, then it's ok to go for sure.
Well then, let's phone and see to make sure.
If you walk it's far but, if you go by car it's about 10
minutes.
If you use a dictionary, then I think you will understand.
In your childhood, what were you thinking that you
wanted to become?
If I were a little taller, then I could have become a
basketball player you see though.
Yeah, if it snows a little more, then it will become such
that we will be able to ski.
When you arrive in Kyoto, please phone.
If I leave the house at 9 o'clock, then I'll be in time for
sure.
If you're hot then you may open the window for sure.
When you meet Mr. Tanaka, please hand over this
letter to him.
I hear you're going to do the relay, please explain.
Persevere, right?
This time's job is terribly difficult, isn't it? Please don't
give up!
By all means, win the baseball game please!
I hear you were injured in a traffic accident. Hurry up
and get well please.
Have you caught a cold, please explain? Please take
care of yourself.
Don't be concerned about it please.
Don't get downhearted please.
Don't be disappointed please.
Chin up please!
Don't mope please!
I'm sorry! I broke a plate, you see!
Did you get a bad score on the test, please explain?
Don't get downhearted, and please persevere, right?
I hear you passed the exam? Good, right?
Mr. Smith, your photo exhibit the other day was
wonderful, right?

Mr Smith, your last spurt was really terrific, wasn't it?

If I wash it, it will become clean, so it will be ok for sure!
Don't be so disappointed.
Chapter 21
About these papers, what should I do with them, please
explain?
Oh, those, just get the division manager's signature on
them, you see.
I wold like to buy a subway ticket. What do I do?
All you do is put your money in here and push this
button.
It that case, why not get someone to take your place?
(2 ans)
It would be good if'n you don't think about doing
everything alone, you see.
What if you delegate a bit to your subordinates?(plain)
It would be better if you don't think about doing
everything alone.
It would be good if you take a taxi from Tokyo station.
It would be good if you go by subway to Akasaka.
It would be good if'n you go to a Japanese language
school.
It would be good if you get someone to help you.
Working on a holiday, it would be better if you finish
work early.
It would be good if you listen to Mr. Yamamoto.
It would be good if you read the machine's instructions.
It would be good if you try to go to the Japanese
embassy.
It would be good if you try to research it in the library.
How would this plate be as a wedding gift?
If it is this plate, probably the person you give it to will
be pleased as well.(2 ans)
If it is hot, then you may open that window for sure.
Before returning to my country, Id like to do some
traveling but, where would be good if I go, right?
If it is going traveling, how about Hokkaido?
Monday is unreasonable, right?
If I have until Wednesday, I can do it but..
If it is my brother, he ought to be at the park though.
If it is to drink coffee, the ramen restaurant is good for
sure.

If it is coffee, the ramen restaurant is good for sure.

If it is to go to a hotspring, Hakone is good for sure.
If it is a hotspring, Hakone is good for sure.
If it is cold, what if'n you turn on the stove?(plain)
If it is going to the supermarket, buy fruit and come
back, right?
If it is your wife's birthday present, isn't an accessory
good, you see?
The president is impossible I think.
If it is the division manager, I think he'll give us a
meeting though.
If it is a bigger book store, I think it'll be there but...
If it is about 40,000 yen, I bet they'll be able to sell it.
If it is Friday, is it not good, please explain?
If it is Hiragana, I can write it you see but
I'd like this watch repaired you see but, when can you
have it ready?
If it's after the 3rd of the month, it will be ready for sure.
Earlier, I just ate you see for sure.
If it is coffee, I could drink some though.
Every day the division manager listens to the 2 o'clock
news.
This morning, what time did you leave home?
Excuse me, I ask you but, from here to Tokyo station,
how's good if'n I go?
I'd like to pay my phone bill but, is this the right place?
So tomorrow, I'll return it.
Wow, I'm worn out. I'd like to ride in a car, right?
What - are you returning already?
Division manager, there's a visitor waiting in the
reception room.
Recently have you met with Tanaka Jr.?
No. Teacher, have you met with him?
That's gotta be heavy. I'll hold it for you.
About what time will he come?
Well then, again, at that time I'll phone.
Did you already listen to the division manager's talk?
Shall I take custody of your coat?
Shall I add sugar?
Shall I show you a book about cars?
Is the word processor open?(plain)
The division manager is using it.
Dear, the guest is returning for sure.
Are forgetting your umbrella?
Won't you please inform us of your answer by letter?
I can't read that sign very well you see.

Excuse me but, won't you please read it?

After about 30 minutes, please wait in the lobby.
Won't you please change the day?
Wont you please stop the air conditioning?
During business hours, please use use this phone.
Chapter 22
Uh-oh, it's become a little tepid, hasn't it?
Ah, I'm sorry. I'll heat it up right away.
The hot summer is over and the cool autumn has
become.
Today there a cold wind blew and it was cold all day.
Guests are given a warm reception.
an unsympathetic, cold person
That tea is hot, so please let it cool a little and drink it.
Oh, it's good! Well chilled, isn't it?
Yeah, since morning I cooled it in the fridge in
preparation you see.
Let's go into the spa and get warm.
Because if'n you enter and come into the cold air, right
away you will become cool.
The heating is broken.
For Miss Hanada it looks as if it's small .
As I suspected, it was apparently small.
Uh-oh! It's also small for me it seems.
It looks like it's going to rain.
Miss Kuroda received a gift and looked happy.
Oh my, that's a good looking cake. It looks like I could
eat about 3 pieces.
That store has lots of people and looks very lively.
He has to hurry and go back to his home town.
It looks like his father is going to die, you see.
Oh, it's terrible! It looks like the child is going to drown!
That book does not look interesting.(2 ans)
There are not many people and it does not look lively.(2
ans)
It doesn't look like it's going to rain today.
The streets are wet.It seems to have rained.
It seems it will rain from afternoon.
This medicine seems to work well. My fever went down
completely.
That voice! It must be Michael, right?
You seem to like cake, don't you Michael? You've eaten
3 whole pieces!
It seems Micheal won't be going on the upcoming trip,
for sure.

I seems to be 3 o'clock already, right?

Yeah, apparently so, isn't it?
I've never been to that shop you see but, apparently the
food is good for sure.
There are traces of a fire so, someone was camping
here apparently.
I feel a chill. I seem to have caught a cold.
I feel a chill. Apparently I have caught a cold.
It seems to be a cold, right? (from a Doctor)
Today it's supposed to rain.
That medicine seems to have worked. I'm already
completely well.
I only saw him. It looks like it's a fever.
I felt and saw him. It seems like it's a fever.
I heard it from someone. Apparently it's a fever.
It looks like good food, right?
The room looks warm.
This time's fish looks big.
Difficult looking book, isn't it?
Oh no! I looks like the book will fall! (plain)
This is terrible! It looks like I'll be late for work! (plain)
A lot of people have gathered. It looks lively, right?
There's nothing to do; it looks boring.
The robber used dynamite and broke into the bank it
seems.
The robber broke the window pane, and entered inside
it seems.
The robber wore gloves it seems.
Mr. Kitamura is sick apparently.
Tomorrow rain apparently, for sure.
There was an accident apparently.
His stomach was empty apparently.
That cat ate the fish, apparently.
Those 2 had a fight apparently.
Mr. Hamano really likes singing it seems.
He held the microphone and stood up many times.
We went outside of the Ryokan, when we were looking
at the stars, I let loose a big sneeze.
Likely, I had a cold apparently.
The medicine that I got from Miss Kuroda was Chinese,
and was very effective apparently.

hapter 23
I have to write this report by tomorrow, no matter what,
you see.
You have to eat vegetables as well, not just meat for
sure.
Maybe because it's likely they're worried, you must
telephone your parents in New york more often for
sure.
You're late again? You have to get up earlier! (col)

We're busy preparing for the October meeting, so every

day I have to work overtime, you see. (col)
My son was in a traffic accident, and so I have to go to
the hospital immediately. (col)
You have to rest slowly when you have a cold. (short)
Tomorrow there's golf, so I have to get up early. (short)
I must write the report. (col)
I must take the Japanese lesson. (col)
I must teach my friends child English.
I need to learn to use the new computer.
I must be my wife's helper. (col)
I must go greet my friend until the airport.
I must meet the lawyer.
I must visit my friend who has been admitten in the
hospital. (col)
I must prepare by listening to the description of work.
She must prepare by making airplane and hotel
reservations.
He must prepare by getting traveling expenses.
He must prepare by preparing the meeting notes.
She must decide how many days.
He must prepare by reserving the conference room.
She must contact the people in charge.
She must prepare by making sure of the number of
people who will attend.
You must prepare by sending notification of absence
from work.
You must search for a house to live in.
I must notify my friend of the method to come from
Narita to the house.
Do I have to come by 8 o'clock tomorrow?
If it's impossible, you don't have to come by 8:00 for
sure.
Being impossible, coming by 8:00 is no thang for sure.
The room seems a bit dark but, wouldn't it be better
brighter?
No, I don't mind if it's not so bright.
I'm sorry, we don't have any blue sheets in at the
present.
Is that so? Well then, it will be fine even if they are not
blue ones for sure.
Being impossible, is it not alright if I don't attend?

Must I make this report by tomorrow?

If that's the case, I don't mind if it's not a chopseal for
sure.
Well then, it's ok if it's not during today.
Isn't it alright if we haven't started yet?
Please eat regularly, 3 meals a day.
We have a meeting once a week on Wednesday
mornings.
Because I'm a salary man, I can only golf once a
month, no more.
My younger brother is working at a department store,
so about 4 times per year he business trips to Europe.
I took the medicine I got from the doctor three times a
day like I was supposed to, but my cold isn't getting
better at all.
Please take this medicine every 6 hours.
My friend buys a new car every 2 years, you see for
sure.
How is you bodie's state of health?
Well as a matter of fact, not so good, you see for sure.
I have a headache and a fever it seems you see..
My stomach's condition is bad you see.
to be stupid
to have a splitting headache
to have a throbbing headache
to have a throbbing toothache
to have a stomach ache
to have dull pain in the stomach
to have a painful stomach ache
to have a pain in the chest
to have a pounding in the chest
to feel heavy, dull, no energy
to have pain in the lower back
to feel like throwing up
to feel dizzy
to have a buzzing in the ears
to go diarrhea
to have no appetite
to have a cough
to break a bone
to sprain
to bleed
to burn oneself
to skin (knee, etc)
to bruise
His stomach hurts and he's nauseous you see.
He has a fever and he's dizzy you see.
His tooth hurts and he has no appetite you see.

Actually, that's probably because last night you ate too

many shellfish for sure.
You're wearing a sweater that's so thick.
I have a fever and have no strength you see.
Rest and take it slowly for 2 or 3 days please.
In what manner does it hurt?
I touched the pan that was above the gas and burnt
myself you see.
I fell down from the stairs and sprained you see.
My hand got pinched in the door, and I broke my finger
bone you see.
I collided with the wall and got a bruise you see.
I fell down and skinned my hands and legs you see.
I cut myself with a knife and bled you see.
Up until this time, what major illnesses have you had?
2 years ago I did a stomach operation.
I became to have pneumonia.
Nothing in particular.

hapter 24
The dog chased the man.
The man was chased by the dog.
Taro read Hanako's letter.
Hanako's letter was read by Taro.
Hanako had her letter read by Taro.
They are calling this zoo's elephant "Hanako".
This zoo's elephant is being called "Hanako".
Photography was invented in 1839 in France.
Michael had his car stopped by the police.
I presented Midori some flowers and she appreciated
them.
He trampled on the flowers.
The flowers were trampled.
I had my flowers trampled on.
I get myself hit by a ball.
I get chased by a dog.
My hat is being taken.
I'm being laughed at.
The time that I'm picking flowers, I'm being watched.
In front of the department store, the Christmas tree is
being decorated.
Many people are reading this book.
I was invited to a movie.
Miss Saito's wedding is being held next week.
The olympics are held once every 4 years.
The child got saved.
Michael was invited to a movie.
The little bird was set free into the sky.
Taro was praised by the teacher.

He gave her flowers and she was pleased.

The cup was handed to Michael.
She was encouraged by her friend.
Michael was introduced to Mr Yamada.
I had the letter that came from my friend completely
read by my mother (which was bad).
I got my mother to read the letter from my friend (which
was helpful).
I had my friend come over late at night, and it was
troublesome.
I had my friend come when we moved and it was a
help.
On the way home, I had rain fall on me you see.
I had the baby crying, and I wasn't able to sleep.
I had the woman next to me step on my foot, you see.
In the tea shop, I had the waiter spill coffee on me you
see.
It seems someone wanted to try to listen to our
conversation.
I was scolded by a policeman, and it was embarassing.
I was stared at by everyone, and it was embarassing.
I had my cake eaten by my younger brother, and I got
mad.
My younger brother was woken up early in the morning
by mother, and he seems sleepy.
Mr Yamada had his secretary suddenly quit, and he's in
a quandry.
I had a tall person sit in front of me, and I couldn't see
the movie well.
He's getting his mother to read a book.
I had a car hit me.
I'm having a trafic jam involve me.
I got carried in a stretcher.
I had the wind make my hat fly off.
The child gave the piano a play.
The child is helping with the cooking.
She is getting taught computer usage.
The teacher told the students to read that book.
The students were told by the teacher to read that
book.
Michael was requested to buy and bring back a gift
from Kyoto.
I have a terrible cough, so I was advised to get the
doctor to look at me.
I was told by the doctor not to dring alcohol for a while,
and I was disappointed.

I was requested by Miss Kuroda to buy and come with

sweets from Kyoto.
We were cautioned by the teacher to write neater
characters, so I think I will practice.
Mom is always telling me to make my room beautiful,
though I'm not at all able to.
When I went to the ward office at 5 o'clock, I was told to
come again tomorrow,
Electric bill automatic withdraw was suggested to me by
Mr Yamada so at once I went to the bank.
When he returns I'll transmit to him to give you a phone
call.
I was requested to buy and come with 30 stamps you
see.
I will tell the neighbor's kid to make the noise small and
come back.
Well then, I'll tell father to quickly get out from the bath
and come back, right?
Well then, I'll tell Michael Jr. to quickly finish up in
preparation.
If only it were possible to drink such delicious water in
Tokyo too.
Too bad my girl isn't a little more of a babe!
If'n only you'd got the doctor to examine you sooner!
If'n only you hadn't been speeding!
Oh, if'n only I'd run it more slowly!
I shouldn't have been speeding that fast!
Taro fell from a tree and broke his arm.
(it's unfortunate because) Next week he was supposed
to go to Europe.
Uh-oh, it's raining! Up until a little a while ago, it looked
like it would clear up. (Too bad!)
I was planning to take the kids to Disneyland. (Too
bad!)
It would good though if we could drink such delicious
water as this in Tokyo you see.
If'n only you'd taken a good look at the stoplight.
If only you had come in a car.
If only he brought an umbrella.
If only she had taken her kid along too.
If only you'd been able to catch a bigger fish.
If only he'd ask a policeman.
If only he wouldn't eat that much.
I'm supposed to go golf with section manager Tsuchida.
(Too bad!)
I've taken vacation, and I'm supposed to go to Kyoto.
(Too bad!)
Miss Hanada was also supposed to come. (Too bad!)

hapter 25
Have you seen that movie already? (keigo)
A person named Mr. Tsukino is here.
Every evening, about what time do you go to rest?
I make an effort to rest as early as possible.
If you would like, won't you have another piece of this
cake?
Do you know Mr. Yamamoto of that company? (keigo)
Did Mr. Tanaka come? (pol)
Did Mr. Tanaka come? (passive/hon)
Did Mr. Tanaka come? (keigo)
When are you going to America? (keigo)
Tonight, where are you going to eat?
Have you seen this catalogue?
Did you know the division manager and President Clark
drank a lot of sake?
It looks like the division manager, at the time of the
business trip in America, met with President Clark,
right?
President Clark next week wants to meet with the
division manager he was saying for sure.
Regarding the matter of the catalogue, did you show it
to president Clark?
At the time he was shown it, there are terribly good
things, he said.
Michael, the president is saying to come to the
president's office for sure.
The division manager is at a meeting, so when it's over,
I'll come right away.
Does the president know about tomorrow's meeting
thing?
The president wanted to meet so, tomorrow I want to
visit there, I think.
The division manager is in the next room so, go there
please. (said to a customer)
I'm a New York Times newspaper reporter.
What work do you do?
I'm a TV station announcer you see for sure.
I have plans to go April of next year.
In Japan, even if it's Saturday, children got to school.
When learning a foreign language, even if you're no
good at it, it's better to speak a lot you see for sure.
Even if work is busy, at least once a month I go see a
movie.
That person probably won't understand you even if you
speak to him in German.

For example, even if it rains, we will hold the sports

tournament.
No matter how strong a man is, when his parents died,
he is bound to cry.
No matter how cold it is, I don't turn on the stove.
Even if I work late, I should finish work by 8pm.
It seems 2,000 people at the very least took part in the
demonstration the other day.
The winter bonus, at the very most, will be 3.5 months I
think.
Even though I offered Michael some tea, he didn't drink
it you see.
Even though I took the trouble to offer Michael some
tea, he didn't drink it you see!
It would be better to buy that dictionary, even though it's
expensive for sure.
Now, the streets are crowded so, even if you went by
taxi, you probably wouldn't be on time.
Even though it's close, I'm taking the car.
No, even though it's cheap, it's delicious for sure.
Even though it's hot, it's alright for sure.
Even if it rains, I'll go.
Even if you're late, I'll stay up and be waiting for sure.
Even if it's crowded, I'll go for sure.
No matter how bad my condition is, I can't take time off
you see.
There's an important meeting so, no matter how tired I
am, I can't return you see for sure.
No matter how bad the work is, I can't refuse it you see
for sure.
Even if I want to borrow money, I can't borrow it you see
for sure.
I like it so, no matter how bad my stomach's condition
is, I will not at all be able to quit you see for sure.
Even though I give it, he doesn't eat you see for sure.
(a dog)
Even though it's far, I'll go by foot.
Even though I listened to the policeman, I didn't
understand you see for sure.
In the case of sending Christmas cards outside of the
country, please send them as late as Dec. 10.
They probably won't put out a bonus bigger than 2
months worth no more.
In Japanese companies, new years holiday is as long
as about 10 days.
If it's those shoes, I can buy them if they are as
expensive as about 5000 yen for sure.

Although I learned this kanji yesterday, already I've

completely forgotten it.
No matter how many times I practice, I can't write this
kanji skillfully.
If I write this kanji about how many times will I become
skilled at being able to write it?
Even though I went through the trouble of going to
Michael's house, he was out, so we weren't able to
meet.
No matter if we take the train, it will take 1 hour I think
for sure.
No matter that that merchandise is cheap, it is better
not to buy it for sure.
No matter how many times I'm warned, I never listen to
said things.

pter 26 & 27
The chapter manager made Michael create a report.
It might be nice if we hade someone standing in front of
the station to give directions.
Let's have Michael stand there then!
Well then, let's let Michael stand there seeing as he
was saying he wanted to help in some way.
It would be nice if we had a quite room for the purpose
of getting students to study.
If the kids are so anxious to see that movie, why not let
them go?
There are too many side dishes, and there's no way I
can eat all of them.
Is it alright if I leave some of it?
If there's anything left over I'll feed it to the dog, so I
don't mind for sure.
Once a day, I make the dog go for a walk.
I had the child take some medicine, but his fever took a
long time to go down.
Let's have the company president write it.
Let's have Miss Kuroda write it.
Let's have my child write it.
I have him learn abacus, mathematics, moreover,
penmanship.
Monday I have her line up the dishes.
Tuesday I have her wash the dishes.
Wednesday I have her go do errands.
Fridays I have her cook food.
Saturdays I have her clean the garden.
Sundays I don't have her help me, all day long I have
her play outside.
The comic storyteller is making the guests laugh.
The mother is making the baby drink milk.
Barbara is making Michael wait.

He' throwing a stick, and having the dog take it and

come back.
Hes making the child take the apple.
He's making the horse run.
The teacher is making the kids listen to a story.
Division manager, please let me do that work!
Alright then, I'll have you do it.
Mother, let me have some ice cream!
I'll let you have some if you're good.
At that store apparently you are free to drink as much
coffee as you want.
Well then, I will have you permit me to call again
around 3:00.
Please don't make me work so much overtime!
By all means, please let me go.
Because my wife is sick, please let me return early.
Our telephone is out of order and I can't use it you see.
Will you not permit me to use the one at your house?
I beg you so, let me learn.
Please let me pay the price for today's meal.
I'm going to meet Hanako's father and, in order to
please let me marry with Hanako, I plan to beg.
Please let me say my opinion.
Please don't make me only take you coffee.
Please don't make me make tea.
Please don't make me refuse your phone calls.
The students were made to write a compostion by the
Japanese teacher.
Yoko is made to help out in various ways.
She's made to go on errands, set the table, and so
forth.
The mother is making her child eat vegetables.
The child is being made to eat vegetables by his
mother.
The salesman is making the misses buy makeup.
The misses is being made to buy makup by the
salesman.
The division manager is making Miss Hanada make
tea.
Miss Hanada is being made to make tea by the division
manager.
The mother is making her child go shopping.
The child is being made to go shopping by his mother.
I don't like being made to make coffee all the time.
I don't like being made to make tea.

I don't like being made to refuse your phone calls.

I don't like being made to work overtime until late.
I left home without taking my wallet so, I was unable to
buy anything.
I left home lacking taking my wallet so, I was unable to
buy anything.
Tomorrow I going to give you a stomach examination,
so please come without eating anything.
Tomorrow I going to give you a stomach examination,
so please come lacking eating anything.
In Japan you must not enter a room lacking taking off
your shoes.
In Japan you must not enter a room with your shoes on.
Lacking eating breakfast, I came to school.
Yesterday, lacking going to work, I was sleeping at the
house.
That train, without stopping at the station, passed
through.
Lacking returing home for 3 days, dad worked at the
office.
Tonight, at home, without watching TV, I'll write the
report for the meeting.
Michael, lacking greeting Mr. Kitamura, completely
returned home.
Lacking asking about Michael's condition, I visited
Michael's house.
I bought this dress without trying to wear it at the store,
and when I returned it was too small.
Yeah, today there's a test so, last night I studied without
sleeping you see for sure.
Yeah, lacking wearing a coat, I completely came.
I left and came lacking turning off the gas fire!
Yeah, without riding the bus I ran and came.
Yeah, although Barbara told me to go holding an
umbrella, I came and did it lacking holding you see.
Did you come lacking getting the division manager's
signature?
Is the company president in his office during lunch
break?
Generally he is, but occasionally he goes for a walk.
At times I might suddenly be called to a meeting, so I
always have materials on hand.
There are times I leave home mornings without eating.
There are cases where merchandise is not available.
There are times I leave home mornings without eating.

Is this shop always so noisy?

No, there are times when it is quiet as well.
Miss Hanada generally comes to parties wearing a
dress, but occasionally she comes in a kimono.
Sometimes, there are times I don't understand as well
but, I became to understand the main point for sure.
But, occasionally it's crowded as well for sure.
Yeah, Barbara at times does it as well but, generally I
do it myself.
My husband at times makes the cuisine as well you see
for sure.
Bread is the case as well and, food is the case as well.
He comes by car as well but, usually, he comes by train
for sure.
Occasionally, he returns and comes early as well you
see though, right?
In a year, there are 2 times as well but, generally, it's
one time.
Can I help you with something?
At first, I didn't understand Japanese, and everything
was bothersome.