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プレゼントを えらびます
Buying a GiftHero phraseプレゼントを えらびますI'm choosing a gift
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6 phrases from “プレゼントを えらびます”
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プレゼントを えらびますHero phrase
I'm choosing a gift- 母の日に プレゼントを えらびます。I'll choose a present for Mother's Day.
- 友だちの たんじょうびに プレゼントを えらびます。I'll choose a present for my friend's birthday.
なにが いいですかPhrase 1
What would be good?- この バッグと あの バッグ、なにが いいですか。This bag or that bag, which one is better?
- おちゃと コーヒー、なにが いいですか。Tea or coffee, which would you like?
きれいな リボンPhrase 2
a pretty ribbon- きれいな リボンを つけて ください。Please put on a pretty ribbon.
- この はこに きれいな リボンが あります。There's a pretty ribbon on this box.
つつんで くださいPhrase 3
Please wrap it- この プレゼントを つつんで ください。Please wrap this present.
- 本を きれいに つつんで ください。Please wrap the book nicely.
よろこびますPhrase 4
will be happy- きっと 母が よろこびます。Mom will surely be happy.
- この ケーキを もらったら、子どもが よろこびます。If they get this cake, the child will be happy.
どういたしましてPhrase 5
You're welcome- 「ありがとう」——どういたしまして。"Thank you"—You're welcome.
- 手伝ってくれて、どういたしまして。Thanks for helping—you're welcome.
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00:00Intro
Hello everyone!
Hello! I am Mia.
I am Ryan. Nice to meet you!
Ryan, you look happy.
Yes! It is my friend's birthday!
That's nice! What will you do?
Today, I will choose a present!
That's wonderful! That's today's theme!
It is 'choosing a present'!
Today we will also learn 6 expressions.
These are words often used when shopping.
Even if it's your first time, you will be fine.
Let's learn together happily!
Let's also learn Japanese culture!
Stories about wrapping and numbers!
Wow, that sounds so exciting!
Well then, let's get started!
Yes! Let's do our best!
Did you go to the department store yesterday?
Yes! I chose a present for my friend.
What kind of shop did you enter?
I entered a beautiful shop.
What did you look at?
I looked at wonderful cups and towels.
There are so many, it's hard to choose.
Yes. I asked the shop clerk.
What did you ask?
I asked, 'what is good?'!
What did the clerk say?
I was asked, 'who is it for?'.
That is a kind shop clerk.
I said, 'it is for a friend.'
What did they show you?
They showed me nice tea.
That's nice! Tea is popular.
Yes. I said, 'I will take this one.'
You were able to shop!
And then, I made a request to the clerk.
What kind of request did you make?
I said, 'please wrap it.'
Did they wrap it beautifully for you?
Yes! They put on a beautiful ribbon!
Wow, how wonderful!
My friend will be happy.
They will definitely be happy!
Choosing a present is fun!
Now, here is a story about Japanese culture.
What kind of story is it?
They value the way of wrapping.
The way of wrapping?
Yes. It is just as important as what is inside.
Why is that?
Wrapping it beautifully is wonderful.
Your feelings are conveyed to the other person.
It delivers your polite feelings.
I see! That is a good culture.
There are also red and white ribbons.
Red and white?
Yes. They are ribbons for celebrations.
They are very beautiful!
There is one more story about numbers.
Numbers? What kind of numbers?
For celebrations, odd numbers are good.
Odd numbers! Like 1, 3, or 5.
Yes. They cannot be divided by 2.
Therefore, it means 'not separating'.
Oh! That has a deep meaning!
However, the numbers 4 and 9 are not used.
Are 4 and 9 not good?
Yes. 4 is read as 'shi' (death), 9 as 'ku' (suffering).
They remind people of bad words.
I see! Presents should be 3 or 5 items!
That's right! You understood well!
Now, let's look at today's words!
This is the first expression.
Choosing a present.
Choosing a present.
'Purezento' means present.
'Erabimasu' means choose.
It means choose a gift.
You use it when shopping.
Whose present will you choose?
Presents for friends or family.
Yes! I will choose a present!
The time choosing is also fun.
Yes! Let's choose a present!
Next is the second expression.
What is good?
What is good?
'Nani' means what.
'Ii desu ka' means is it good.
It means what do you recommend.
You use it when asking for recommendations.
I ask the clerk, 'what is good?'.
It is a very useful phrase.
We can also use it at restaurants!
Yes! You can ask, 'what is good?'.
Yes! Let's ask, 'what is good?'!
Next is the third expression.
A beautiful ribbon.
A beautiful ribbon.
'Kireina' means beautiful.
'Ribon' means ribbon.
It means a beautiful ribbon.
It is a decoration put on a box.
It is a red and beautiful ribbon.
There are also blue and green ribbons.
There are various ribbons.
When there is a ribbon, you are happy.
Yes! Let's put on a beautiful ribbon!
Next is the fourth expression.
Please wrap it.
Please wrap it.
'Tsutsunde' means wrap.
'Kudasai' means please.
It means please wrap it.
You use it when asking someone.
We say, 'please wrap it.'
The shop clerk will wrap it beautifully.
Yes! I will say, 'please wrap it'!
Next is the fifth expression.
Will be pleased.
Will be pleased.
'Yorokobimasu' means be happy.
It means will be happy.
You use it when the other person smiles.
My friend will surely be delighted!
When your feelings are conveyed, they are pleased.
Yes! Everyone will be delighted!
Next is the sixth expression.
You are welcome.
You are welcome.
'Douitashimashite' means you are welcome.
It means you are welcome.
You say it after 'thank you'.
When told 'thank you', we say it.
It is good to say it with a smile.
Yes! Let's say, 'you are welcome'!
Here is a story about teams!
Team Ryan and Team Mia!
Yes! I am Team Ryan!
I choose things to use every day!
I like towels and cups.
Why is that?
When using it, I remember my friend!
That's nice! That's wonderful.
I am Team Mia!
I choose delicious sweets!
Everyone can eat together.
Indeed, sweets are also great!
Which team are you on, everyone?
Is it Team Ryan? Or Team Mia?
Please definitely tell us in the comments!
We are waiting for your comments!
By the way, there is a quiz!
It's the percentage of people in Japan who wrap gifts.
Ryan, please guess!
Hmm, around 60%?
I heard it is more than 85%!
Eh! 85%!
Yes. Everyone wraps them beautifully.
Japanese culture is so popular!
One more quiz!
What is the most popular present?
Is it tea? Or towels?
I heard that sweets are number 1!
Sweets! That's Team Mia's win!
Hehe, I'm so happy!
Now, it's test time!
I will ask the questions.
Yes! I will do my best to answer!
Question number 1.
You are looking for a gift for a friend.
What do you say?
I say energetically, 'I will choose a present!'
Correct! Wonderful!
Next is question number 2.
You are unsure what to buy. You ask the clerk.
What do you ask?
I ask politely, 'what is good?'
Correct! Very nice!
Next is question number 3.
On the box, there is a beautiful decoration.
What do you say?
Looking at the box, I say, 'a beautiful ribbon'!
That's right! You understood well!
Next is question number 4.
You want to make it a present.
What do you say to the clerk?
I make a request, 'please wrap it!'
Perfect! Wonderful!
Next is question number 5.
You gave it to your friend. Your friend is smiling.
What do you say?
I say happily, 'my friend will be delighted!'
Well done! Good expression!
Next is question number 6.
Your friend said, 'thank you!'
How do you reply?
With all my feelings, I say, 'you are welcome!'
All correct! That's amazing!
Thank you very much! It was fun!
Ryan, you answered them all!
Were all of you able to say them together too?
Well then, here is today's homework!
Homework! What shall we do?
Tomorrow morning, please look in the mirror.
Please say it out loud 3 times!
Looking in the mirror, 3 times!
It is 'I will choose a present!'
I will also say, 'you are welcome!'
If you say it out loud, you will remember quickly.
Yes! Please definitely say it out loud.
Remember the wrapping and the numbers 3 and 5!
Yes! We will choose presents!
Thank you very much for today as well!
Thank you very much!
Let's meet again!
Bye-bye!
Bye-bye!
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リアルな場面 6 問Practice with 6 real situations
1プレゼントを えらびますI'm choosing a gift
友だちが「母の日は どうしますか」と 聞きます。何と 言いますか？
Your friend asks what you will do for Mother's Day. What do you say?2なにが いいですかWhat would be good?
お店で バッグが 二つ あります。友だちに 聞きます。何と 言いますか？
You are in a shop. There are two bags. What do you say?3きれいな リボンa pretty ribbon
プレゼントを 買いました。リボンが ほしいです。何と 言いますか？
You bought a present. You want a ribbon on it. What do you say?4つつんで くださいPlease wrap it
プレゼントを 買いました。つつみの ところに います。何と 言いますか？
You bought a present. You are at the wrapping place. What do you say?5よろこびますwill be happy
母の プレゼントを 買いました。友だちは「お母さん、すきですか」と 聞きます。何と 言いますか？
You bought a present for your mom. Your friend asks if she will like it. What do you say?6どういたしましてYou're welcome
お母さんに プレゼントを あげます。お母さんが「ありがとう」と 言います。何と 言いますか？
You give a present to your mom. She says thank you. What do you say?Today's small task
Tomorrow morning, please look in the mirror.Tomorrow morning, please look in the mirror.
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