
Subject | Language
Lesson For Useful Expression in Japanese - Series 2
The videos gives lesson for asking directions and prices, shopping at various types stores such as convenience store, electrical appliances shop, pharmacy, ordering food and payment at a restaurant, extending invitation to do various activities. Also socio-cultural issues are explained in one-point advice section.
(There are Series 1 and Series 2)
~ Story of the video clips ~
Erif, who has newly enrolled at IUJ, becomes good friends with Yui, whom she first met on social media, and Haruto, who lives in the same dormitory. Two years have passed, and Erif is about to graduate. Erif has found a job for after graduation and will leave IUJ, but she is sad to say goodby to the faculty and staff, Haruto, and Yui’s family, and she promises to meet them again.

Content/学習内容
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#1 Introducing Yourself
Erif, who has newly enrolled at IUJ, introduces herself in her classroom and dormitory.
【Today’s expressions】
- Onamae wa?
- Okuni wa dochira desu ka.
- Senmon wa nan desu ka.
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#2 Placing an Order for Delivery
Erif is studying Japanese in her room, but she is feeling hungry, so she decides to order a food delivery.
【Today’s expressions】
- Moshimoshi.
- ~ o onegai shimasu.
- ~ masen ka.
- ~ temo ii desu ka.
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#3 Taking the Train
Erif has bought a gift for Yui’s family and will take the train to visit them. She does not know how to use the ticket vending machine, so she asks a Japanese person nearby.
【Today’s expressions】
- ~ made dono kurai kakarimasu ka.
- Osakini doozo.
- Fukuro wa doo nasaimasu ka.
- ~ en kakarimasu ga, yoroshii desu ka.
- ~ ga Tsukaemasu ka.
- Tsukaikata o oshiete kudasai.
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#4 Visiting Someone’s Home
Erif visits her friend, Yui’s house, where she wears yukata and eats somen for the first time.
【Today’s expressions】
- Shitsuree shimasu.
- Osewa ni narimasu.
- ~ ta koto ga arimasu ka.
- Taberaremasu ka.
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#5 Going on a Sightseeing Trip
Erif goes on a sightseeing trip by car to Niigata (Kiyotsu Gorge and Uonuma-no-Sato) with Yui’s family. At Tsubamesanjo, she enjoys a hands-on experience making a letter opener.
【Today’s expressions】
- ~ naide kudasai.
- ~ tewa ikemasen.
- Isshoni ~ mashoo.
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#6 Inquiring about Something
Erif inquires at the railway station about her lost key holder and asks Haruto about an undeliverable item notice.
【Today’s expressions】
- ~ te shimatta n desu.
- ~n desu ga…
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#7 Going to the Doctor
Erif is ill and goes to the doctor.
【Today’s expressions】
- ~n desu.
- Odaijini.
- Shinpai shimashita.
- Sukoshi yasunda hoo ga ii desu yo.
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#8 Seeking Advice
Erif asks Haruto for advice about looking for a job after graduation and has a job interview.
【Today’s expressions】
- ~te kuremasen ka.
- ~de ii desu ka.
- Doo shitara ii desu ka.
- ~tara ii desu yo.
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#9 Treating Someone to a Meal
To thank Haruto for helping her with her job search, Erif makes a reservation at a restaurant and treats Haruto to a meal.
【Today’s expressions】
- Osusume wa nan desu ka.
- Sore o onegai shimasu.
- ~te kure mashita.
- ~te yokatta desu.
- Watashi ni ~sete kudasai.
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#10 Saying Farewell
Erif makes farewell greetings to everyone who helped her while she was at IUJ.
【Today’s expressions】
- Omedetoo.
- Osewa ni narimashita.
- ~ no okage desu.
- Mata ~te kudasai.
- Mata ~mashoo.
Contact/お問合せ先
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Tel: +81-25-779-1486
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