Three Sentences （２６８）

Three example sentences of my own composition

　　　　　　　　(人が)～することは悪くない　：It doesn't hurt (人) to do

① I bet it won't hurt you to try this wine.

② It doesn't hurt to ask.

③ It won't hurt to go ahead and buy this.

FREE CONVERSATION（２６６）

Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?
And why?

I prefer to live in the city because people can secure their safety more easily.
For example, if you are in an emergency situation on a street in a city,
you can easily call for help from passers-by or quickly escape into restaurants,
convenience stores, banks and so on.

TODAY'S EXPRESSIONS （１５１）

最新式の　：up-to-date
恥ずべき　：shameful
不適切な　：unsuitable
不名誉な　：disgraceful
好ましくない　：unfavorable

Today's Writing （３７５）

If you fight to the extent that you can say,
"I have done what I can in my own way with all I have",
then, you are a winner.
Those who continue to challenge never receive a setback.

FREE CONVERSATION（２６５）

Your friend has come to your house.
She is crying while saying she fell down some stairs.
When you are sure that her husband has hit her, what would you say to her?


Listen, tell me anything.
I'm always on your side.
I'll search the Internet for information about support groups
for victims of domestic violence, OK?
I think you need professional assistance.

TODAY'S EXPRESSIONS （１５０）

面倒な　：troublesome
便利な　：convenient
恩恵のある　：beneficial
決定的に重要な　：crucial
時代遅れの　：outdated

Three Sentences （２６７）

Three example sentences of my own composition

　　　　　　　　抽象名詞したことには　：to one's 抽象名詞

① To my relief, my son passed a university entrance examination.

② To Mike's perplexity, he completely lost his way.

③ To everyone's regret, there were a lot of casualties in the car crach.

FREE CONVERSATION（２６４）

Do you talk to your neighbors?

Well, I only have a nodding acquaintance with my neighbors.
I live in my parents' home now but I had been in Tokyo for more than twenty years.
After that, since I got back to Aichi Prefecture, I have rarely seen my neighbors.
So, I have not been on speaking terms with them.

TODAY'S EXPRESSIONS （１４９）

私が適任です　：I am a good fit.
その状況に対処する　：handle the situation
これは私のスキルや経験を生かすことができるものです　：
　　　This can utilize my skills and experience.
費用効率が良い、割が良い　：cost-effective
浪費的な　：wasteful

Today's Writing （３７４）

The true strength is something like cotton.
Fluffily embrace your children with your heart,
and you will be one of the strongest parents.