Three Sentences （２６２）

Three example sentences of my own composition

　　　　　　　　a 形容詞 imperative　：形容詞的に絶対必要なもの

① Financial reform is a political imperative in his government.

② Meeting the emissions reduction targets is a environmental imperative.

③ Free-trade principle is an economic imperative.

FREE CONVERSATION（２５７）

Are you good at making friends?

I don't think I am good at making friends.
I have much work to do now and actually I am pressed for time.
Besides, now I am 58 years old and honestly, as I get older,
I feel I'm getting more and more introvert and
I sometimes feel that it's kind of tiring to spend time with others.

TODAY'S EXPRESSIONS （１４２）

他の可能性を検討中だす　：I'm exploring other opportunities
それはまさに私がしたいと思っていたことだ　：It is exactly what I want to do.
私は自発的に始めて終えることができる　：I am a self-starter and finisher.
そしてそれ以降は　：and from then on
担当分野　：a functional area

Today's Writing （３６９）

"If you have any problem, please feel free to rely on me."
This attitude does not work for those who are really in trouble.
You have to be the first to take action.

FREE CONVERSATION（２５６）

Your friend is always in need of money and is asking to borrow some money from you.
This is the third time in this week.
What would you say to him/her?

Hey, this is the third time in this week.
Why are you always short of money?
Are you keeping track of your spending?
I think you should make a budget and overhaul your finances.
If you don't, you'll never overcome your financial problems.

TODAY'S EXPRESSIONS （１４１）

起きている時間　：waking hours
Ｓが生活の核になる　：S makes up the core of one's life
多くの点で　：in many ways
給料　：a paycheck
Ｓが人生に何らかの意義をもたらす　：S brings some meaning to one's life

Three Sentences （２６１）

Three example sentences of my own composition

　　　　　　　　ＡとＢの２対３の割合　：a two-to-three ratio between A and B


① Please remember to use a one-to-one ratio between white rice and water.

② Mix a two-to-three ratio between sugar and soy sauce.

③ Put a one-to-ten ratio between concentrated tomato and water into the pot.

FREE CONVERSATION（２５５）

Your boss has a romantic interest in you and he/she often asks you for a date.
Have a talk with your friend about this.

Hi, I've got to talk to you.
Actually, my boss seems to have feelings for me.
She often asks me out to dinner, for a drink and to see a movie.
I respect her as my boss, but I cannot see her as a potential girlfriend.
If you were me, what would you do?

TODAY'S EXPRESSIONS （１４０）

人に給与を支払う　：compensate 人
公の場で　：in an open forum
～に慣れる　：familiarize onesefl with ～
物事の行なわれ方、やり方　：the way things are done
離職率　：turnover
影響をもたらす　：make a difference

Today's Writing （３６８）

Be in a cheerful mood, no matter waht.
Such a person is the one who can transform hopelessness into hope and can be courageous.