Boost Your Japanese in 20 Minutes Practical Conversations for Daily Use

Akiko-san, how are you getting ready to move? Ah, I haven't packed all my stuff yet. I'd like to finish it by tomorrow, but... I see. If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know. Really? That would be a great help. Japanese Listen Practice Nakano-san, tonari no heya no tana ni atarashii kyoukasho ga oite aru kara, motte kite moraeru? Nakano, there are new textbooks on the shelf in the next room. Could you bring them over? Nakano-san, tonari no heya no tana ni atarashii kyoukasho ga oite aru kara, motte kite moraeru? Hai, dono tana desu ka? Sure, which shelf is it? Hai, dono tana desu ka? Iriguchi wo haitte sugu migi no tana, sono ichiban shita no dan ni oite aru kara. It's the shelf immediately to the right when you enter, and the textbooks are on the very bottom shelf. Iriguchi wo haitte sugu migi no tana, sono ichiban shita no dan ni oite aru kara. Wakarimashita, sugu ikimasu. Got it, I'll go right away. Wakarimashita, sugu ikimasu. Ah, gomen nasai, machigaemashita. Ichiban shita wa kopii youshi datta, shita kara nibanme ni arimasu yo. Oh, I'm sorry, I made a mistake. The very bottom shelf has copy paper. The textbooks are on the second shelf from the bottom. Gomen nasai, machigaemashita. Ichiban shita wa kopii youshi datta, shita kara nibanme ni arimasu yo. Wakarimashita, iriguchi wo haitte migi no tana desu ne. Understood. It's the shelf on the right when you enter. Wakarimashita, iriguchi wo haitte migi no tana desu ne. Yes, thank you. Could you please do that for me? Soredewa, onegai dekimasu ka? Mochiron desu, sugu ni motte kimasu ne. Of course, I'll bring them right away. Mochiron desu, sugu ni motte kimasu ne. Moshimoshi, Nakamura desu. Sumimasen ga, ashita no machiawase no jikan wo kaete moraitain desu ga, ii desu ka? Ah, sou nan desu ne. Nan ji ni henkou shitai desu ka? Oh, I see. What time would you like to change it to? Ah, sou nan desu ne. Nan ji ni henkou shitai desu ka? San ji no yotei datta kedo, yo ji ni onegai dekimasu ka? Byouin no yoyaku ga ni ji ni natte, maniawanai to omou kara. It was supposed to be 3 o'clock, but could we change it to 4 o'clock? My doctor's appointment is at 2 o'clock, and I don't think I can make it on time. San ji no yotei datta kedo, yo ji ni onegai dekimasu ka? Byouin no yoyaku ga ni ji ni natte, maniawanai to omou kara. Ah, wakarimashita. Sore nara, yo ji ni henkou shimashou. Engawa, yo ji han kara desu ne. Hai. Ah, wakarimashita. Sore nara, yo ji ni henkou shimashou. Engawa, yo ji han kara desu ne. Hai. Ah, wakarimashita. Sore nara, yo ji ni henkou shimashou. Engawa, yo ji han kara desu ne. Hai. Got it. In that case, let's change it to 4 o'clock. The movie starts at 4.30, right? Yes, the movie starts at 4.30. I've already reserved the seats, so it'll be fine. That's a relief. Let's have dinner after the movie. I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Yes, I'm looking forward to it, too. This Saturday, I'm going to the gym near the office. I'll run and take a yoga lesson. Sports sounds good. Yes, I'll go. So, what do I need to bring? You need sportswear and a towel. Do you have sports shoes? No, I don't have sports shoes. So, you can borrow shoes at the gym, so it'll be fine. Then, I'll bring the money and the things I need. Alright, I'll bring the money and necessary items. じゃ、お金とその必要な持ち物を持っていきます。 Also, on Saturday, there's a special offer. Normally, it's 2,000 yen, but that day you can use it for only 1,000 yen. それに、土曜日は特別サービスで、いつもは2,000円なんですが、その日は1,000円で利用できますよ。 それはお得ですね。 That's a great deal. はい、特別だからお得ですよ。 Yes, it's a special offer, so it's a good deal. Then, I'm looking forward to it. Me too. Let's do our best together. Akiko, how's the moving preparation going? 荷物が全部まとめていないんです。明日までに終わらせたいんですけど。 Ah, I haven't finished packing everything yet. I hope to finish by tomorrow. ああ、まだ荷物が全部まとめていないんです。明日までに終わらせたいんですけど。 そうですか。もし手伝えることがあれば言ってくださいね。 Really? That would be a big help. Moving the big furniture is especially hard. 本当に?それなら助かります。特に大きな家具を運ぶのが大変で。 大丈夫ですよ。何か重いものがあれば手伝いますから。 It's okay. If there's anything heavy, I'll help you move it. 大丈夫ですよ。何か重いものがあれば手伝いますから。 ありがとう。本当に助かります。でも、掃除もしないといけないんですよね。 Thank you. That really helps. But I also need to clean up, you know. 掃除も手伝いますよ。たくさんのことを一人でやるのは大変ですから。 本当にありがとう。じゃあ、私は箱をまとめておくので、家具を運んでもらえる? もちろん。それでは、さっそく始めましょう。 Of course. Let's start right away. もちろん。それでは、さっそく始めましょう。 ありがとう。助かるよ。 Thank you. This really helps. ありがとう。助かるよ。