Lesson 154 「違う」仲間：different、unique、distinct
Today’s dialog
ミサキは、日本に来たロバートに、文化の違いを経験したかどうか尋ねます。
Misaki: Hi, Robert. How are you enjoying your stay in Japan?
Robert: Oh, hi Misaki. I’m having a wonderful time. Everyone has been so friendly and helpful.
Misaki: That’s good to hear. But haven’t you experienced any culture shock?
Robert: Sure I have. Many things are different here.
Misaki: Like bowing or taking your shoes off before entering temples and certain restaurants?
Robert: Exactly. But I think it’s really important to embrace diversity.
Misaki: I agree.
WORDS & PHRASES
That’s good to hear. それはよかった。
bowing おじぎ
certain ある種の
embrace 抱く→受け入れる
英訳練習
本日のテキストを英訳してみましょう。文章をクリックすると英文例が表示されます。
Hi, Robert. How are you enjoying your stay in Japan?
Oh, hi Misaki. I’m having a wonderful time. Everyone has been so friendly and helpful.
That’s good to hear. But haven’t you experienced any culture shock?
Sure I have. Many things are different here.
Like bowing or taking your shoes off before entering temples and certain restaurants?
Exactly. But I think it’s really important to embrace diversity.
I agree.
CHECK YOUR GRAMMAR! ～文法のポイントを確認しましょう～
①進行形の可否
I’m having a wonderful time.
②現在完了形のイメージ
Everyone has been so friendly and helpful.
BUILD UP YOUR VOCABULARY～語彙のハートを身につけましょう～
Many things are different here.
「違う」を表す最も一般的な単語は different。「～と違う」というときには from、アメリカ英語では than も用いられます。
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