Three Sentences （２１６）

Three example sentences of my own composition

　　　　　　　　～したほうがよい、賢明だ　：would be better off doing

① Why do you think I would be better off declining her offer to drive me home?

② I'm sure you would be better off not knowing the truth.

③ He would be better off buying a new car rather than a used car.

FREE CONVERSATION（１８６）

Your mother has said she wants to divorce your father.
You are now financially independent of your parents.
Talk to your mother.

Basically, it's up to you.
You have your own life and I think you may do your own thing.
Maybe, I will support you simply because I don't like my father.
if you are mentally and financially prepared for it,
I think it might be better for you to divorce him.

TODAY'S EXPRESSIONS （７１）

保健室で　：in an infirmary
鼻をかむ　：blow one's nose
（人）にはばかることなく　：without annoying 人
1位になる　：take first place
自己管理能力　：self-management abilities
最初で最後に　：for the first and last time

Today's Writing （３２２）

Happiness means reassurance, and therefore, right thoughts generate reassurance.
The negation of reassurance is suffering, and therefore, right actions get out sufferings.

Three Sentences （２１５）

Three example sentences of my own composition

　　　　　　　　今にして思えば　：in retrospect

① In retrospect, the year of 2013 was the best year in my life.

② In retrospect, I should have confessed my love to her at that point in time.

③ In retrospect, it all began when I met him 10 years ago.

FREE CONVERSATION（１８５）

You have a really bad toothache and took a painkiller.
Since it hasn't worked, call a dentist to make an appointment.

Hello, I'd like to make a dentist appointment.
I've got a severe toothache and I tried taking a painkiller but it hasn't worked.
I can not stand the pain.
Could I see a doctor today?