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A.E.A.D. (An Expression A Day)
2025.04.26 Fri #381: (君:きみ)の(番:ばん)だよ
君の番だよ
Kimi no ban da yo
(It's) your turn
A「君の番だよ」B「分かってるよ」
A: "It's your turn." B: "I know."
"Kimi no ban da yo" is a casual expression used to indicate that it is someone's turn to do something. It combines the word "kimi" (meaning "you") with "ban" (meaning "turn" or "order").
2025.04.25 Fri #380: You'll still have another chance
次がある
Tsugi ga aru
You'll still have another chance
A「失敗しちゃった」B「次があるよ」
A: "I failed." B: "You'll still have another chance."
"Tsugi ga aru" is a casual expression used to convey the idea that there will be another opportunity or chance in the future. It can be translated as "there's always next time" or "you can try again," and is often used in informal conversations to provide encouragement or comfort after a setback or disappointment.
2025.04.24 Thu #379: Show me ...
見せて、...
Misete, ...
Show me ...
A「これ、新しい本？ちょっと見せて？」
A: "Is this a new book? Let me see it?"
"Misete" is a casual expression used to request someone to show or display something. It can be translated as "show me" or "let me see," and is often used in informal conversations to express curiosity or interest in something.
2025.04.23 Wed #378: All right, even if we got some troubles
結果、オーライ
Kekka, o-rai
All right, even if we got some troubles
A「いろいろ大変だったね」B「結果、オーライですよ」
A: "It was tough, wasn't it?" B: "All right, even if we got some troubles."
"Kekka, o-rai" is a casual expression used to indicate that despite difficulties or challenges, everything turned out well in the end. It combines the word "kekka" (meaning "result" or "outcome") with "o-rai" (meaning "all right" or "okay"). This phrase is often used in informal conversations to express relief or satisfaction after overcoming obstacles. It can also imply a sense of acceptance or resignation to the situation. Sometimes, I saw people using this phrase even when they didn't face any difficulties, but those people are called optimists.
2025.04.22 Tue #377: But,...
でも、...
Demo, ...
But ...
A「おいしいね」B「でも、あまり、見た目がきれいじゃない」
A: "It's delicious." B: "But it doesn't look very good."
"Demo" is a casual expression used to introduce a contrasting idea or to express disagreement. It can be translated as "but" or "however," and it is often used in informal conversations to indicate a change in direction or to present an opposing viewpoint. The phrase is commonly used in everyday situations, such as when discussing opinions or making suggestions. In more formal situations, one might use "shikashi" instead, which is a more polite way to express the same idea. Additionally, "demo" is often used in a light-hearted or humorous context, making it a versatile expression in casual conversations. It is typically two syllables long, making it easier to say than the more formal alternatives.
Let's practice every day!
Let's learn Japanese through dictation practice!
PDF Workbook (volume 1 and 2) is available from
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It includes the notes of words, phrases and grammars.
This is the dictation practice site operated by Japanese Language Teaching Section, Tokyo Institute of Technology.
This practice involves a variety of natural expressions in daily conversation.
You can practice 10 sentences a day depending on your language ability.
It's a very simple exercise. You just follow the audio you hear and type in Roman letters.
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Zen and the Art of Dictation
Let's learn Japanese through drill and practice!
You will practice 10 sentences in an episode.
It's a very simple exercise.
You just follow the audio you hear and type in roman letters.
The first objective is to learn the basic Japanese sounds
and hiragana/katakana combinations.
You can practice as many times as possible.
The more you practice, the better you will get.
Please regularly contribute your time to this practice.
It is important to practice every day rather than to practice a lot at once.
The following is the psychological evidence of the importance of regular practice:
Figure 1: The forgetting curve described by Hermann Ebbinghaus.
Here, b represents 'Savings' expressed as a percentage, and t represents time in minutes, counting from one minute before end of learning. The constants c and k are 1.25 and 1.84 respectively. Savings is defined as the relative amount of time saved on the second learning trial as a result of having had the first. A savings of 100% would indicate that all items were still known from the first trial. A 75% savings would mean that relearning missed items required 25% as long as the original learning session (to learn all items). 'Savings' is thus, analogous to retention rate.
Drill for Every Day (D4E: V5)
