Editor-in-Chief, commodity prices of rice and wheat are fluctuating sharply at the canal grain market! I believe we must handle this issue as a front-page article. (N3 lesson 1)
Yes. Regardless of age, social standing, or profession, I wish to gather unpublished fiction manuscripts depicting social truth and common lives broadly. (N3 lesson 142)
〜ば if (conditional)
In 233 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 1.
朝からずいぶん騒がしいな……ドアを叩いたのは誰かと思えば新人か。俺はこの事務所の探偵、クロだ。
Quite noisy right from the morning... I wondered who knocked on the door, just the rookie. I'm Kuro, the detective of this agency. (N5 lesson 1)
分かった、手袋をつけよう。両手で慎重に持って、そこの広い机の上に広げれば大丈夫か？
Understood, I'll put on gloves. Is it alright if I hold it carefully with both hands and spread it across that broad desk over there? (N5 lesson 24)
〜のが / 〜のを / 〜のは (名詞化) turning a phrase into a noun (the act of …)
In 144 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 1.
朝からずいぶん騒がしいな……ドアを叩いたのは誰かと思えば新人か。俺はこの事務所の探偵、クロだ。
Quite noisy right from the morning... I wondered who knocked on the door, just the rookie. I'm Kuro, the detective of this agency. (N5 lesson 1)
ええと、机の下や書類の中を探すのはもう試しましたか？
Um, have you already tried searching under the desk or inside the papers? (N5 lesson 2)
〜てしまう / 〜ちゃう end up doing; do completely (often with regret)
In 154 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 1.
すみません、少し緊張してしまって！これからはもっと静かに挨拶します。あ、これ、私の捜査手帳です！
I'm sorry, I was a bit nervous! From now on I will greet you more quietly. Ah, this is my investigation notebook! (N5 lesson 1)
なるほど！もし脱ぎ散らかした下駄を踏むと、足元が滑って転んでしまいますものね。
I see! Because if someone steps on scattered clogs, their footing will slip and they might fall, right? (N4 lesson 2)
〜(よ)う let's; I'll (plain volitional)
In 134 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 1.
その手帳は、そこの机の上に置くといい。さっそく仕事の説明をしよう。
You should place that notebook on top of the desk there. Let's explain the job right away. (N5 lesson 1)
ああ、張り込み用に温かい缶コーヒーと、腹持ちのいいパンを買おう。
Yeah, I'll buy a hot canned coffee and some filling bread for the stakeout. (N5 lesson 7)
〜と (条件) whenever; if (natural result)
In 201 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 1.
その手帳は、そこの机の上に置くといい。さっそく仕事の説明をしよう。
You should place that notebook on top of the desk there. Let's explain the job right away. (N5 lesson 1)
はい、午前八時半です。午後になると駅へ行く人が増えるので、今のうちに記録を確認します。
Yes, it is 8:30 a.m. Since more people head to the station in the afternoon, I will check the logs while we have time. (N5 lesson 3)
〜はずだ should be, is expected to
In 55 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 2.
おい、チョビ。この部屋のどこかに俺の黒いマグカップがあるはずなんだが。
Hey, Chobi. My black mug should be somewhere in this room. (N5 lesson 2)
Fleeing pursuit must have left his entire body completely exhausted. No matter how energetic he usually is, if he is in a weakened physical state he cannot get far. Let's search the perimeter! (N5 lesson 18)
〜てあげる / 〜てくれる / 〜てもらう do for someone / someone does for me / have someone do
In 132 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 2.
ああ、探したが見当たらない。あの大きい本棚の後ろも見てくれ。
Yeah, I searched, but can't find it. Check behind that large bookshelf, too. (N5 lesson 2)
見せてくれ。依頼人の父と母、つまり両親はこの古い家に二人で住んでいるんだな。
Let me see. The client's father and mother—that is, the parents—live together as a pair in this old house, right? (N5 lesson 13)
〜ことができる can, be able to
In 47 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 2.
あ、ありました！段ボール箱の横で、猫のぬいぐるみの奥に隠れているのを見つけることができましたよ！
Ah, here it is! Next to the cardboard box, I was able to find it hiding in the back of the stuffed cat! (N5 lesson 2)
モモさん、上空から車を見ることができますか？細い道を猛スピードで走るのを目撃しました！
Momo, can you see the car from above? I witnessed it speeding down the narrow street! (N5 lesson 6)
〜ので because, since (explaining a reason)
In 13 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 3.
はい、午前八時半です。午後になると駅へ行く人が増えるので、今のうちに記録を確認します。
Yes, it is 8:30 a.m. Since more people head to the station in the afternoon, I will check the logs while we have time. (N5 lesson 3)
His head where he was struck and his left eye hurt a bit, but the swelling across his face has gone down and his life is not in danger. He has no other illness, so he is alright. (N5 lesson 17)
〜える (可能動詞) can (potential form)
In 46 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 4.
財布に一千円札と小銭のお金がありました。ちょうど払えます！
I had a 1,000-yen bill and coin money in my wallet. I can pay exact change! (N5 lesson 4)
私の飛膜が濡れると飛べなくなります！この大きな傘の陰で雨宿りさせてください！
If my gliding membranes get wet, I can't fly! Please let me take shelter under this big umbrella! (N5 lesson 10)
〜ように (目的) so that
In 5 lines of the course, first in N4 lesson 4.
慌てるな、俺が後ろから力を入れて助けてやる。お前は荷物が崩れないように上をしっかり押さえていろ！
Don't panic, I will help by putting my strength in from behind. You hold down the top firmly so the luggage doesn't topple! (N4 lesson 4)
Opening the lid, each grain of white rice stands proud with pearl-like luster! I'll cut and fold with the wooden paddle to let air through! (N4 lesson 36)
〜方 (やり方) way of doing
In 15 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 5.
モモか。無茶な飛び方をするな。今日届ける物はその手紙だけか？
Momo, huh. Don't pull reckless flight maneuvers. Is that letter the only thing you're delivering today? (N5 lesson 5)
This gives viewers a visual illusion as if minor fluctuations are surging tenfold! We risk facing criticism alleging intentional exaggeration concerning how we display data! (N2 lesson 84)
〜けど / けれど(も) but, although
In 33 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 5.
いえ、この小さいけれど重い荷物と、そちらの大きいけれど軽い包みもあります。
No, there is also this small but heavy parcel, and that big but lightweight package over there. (N5 lesson 5)
鉄心親方、三面の割付なんだけど、市政告知の文字数が制限を超えていて、既定の余白に収まらないんだ。
Master Tetsu, about the Page 3 dummy: character counts for municipal notices exceed limits and won't fit within preset margins. (N3 lesson 6)
Whoa, hold on. If you put too much force in, the slug shoulders will wear down, risking damage to the delicate contour of the letters. We make a practice of cleaning grime off meticulously using soft horsehair brushes. (N3 lesson 11)
〜ところだ about to / in the middle of / have just
In 10 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 6.
次の通りを左へ曲がるつもりでしょうか？私は横断歩道を渡るところです！
Does it intend to turn left at the next street? I'm just crossing the pedestrian crosswalk! (N5 lesson 6)
Hey, Sosuke. Using cutlery with a dull edge crushes fish fibers and ruins the flavor. I am just honing this long slicing knife carefully on a finishing whetstone. (N4 lesson 22)
〜なら if (it's the case that); as for
In 42 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 6.
いえ、赤信号でちょうど止まるのが見えました！今なら追いつけます！
No, I saw it stop right at the red light! You can catch up now! (N5 lesson 6)
I see, excessive worry is unwarranted then. If he can hear the culprit's footsteps with his ears and describe features with his mouth, let's conduct the questioning as soon as he takes his prescribed medicine. (N5 lesson 17)
〜し、〜し and what's more (listing reasons)
In 6 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 8.
今日はとても良い天気ですし、公園のベンチに座るだけでも少し休むことができますよ。
The weather is very nice today, and just sitting on a park bench will let you rest a little. (N5 lesson 8)
I don't go to suspicious places like that. I don't know a thing about smuggling ships, and I don't look at cargo. There isn't a single shred of guilty evidence. (N5 lesson 46)
〜について about, concerning
In 66 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 8.
そうだな、昨夜の状況について落ち着いて話す時間も必要か。付き合おう。
True, I suppose we do need time to talk calmly about last night's situation. I'll join you. (N5 lesson 8)
スズ、市街地を走る路面電車の延伸計画について、沿線の住民から詳しい証言を聴取してきたよ。
Suzu, regarding plans to extend the street tramway running through the city, I gathered detailed testimony from residents along the line. (N3 lesson 8)
〜ていく / 〜てくる go on doing; come to; do and come
In 363 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 9.
クロさん、容疑者の部屋にあった壁掛けカレンダーを持ってきました！
Kuro-san, I brought the wall calendar from the suspect's room! (N5 lesson 9)
ええ、強い風も吹いてきましたね。冬には雪になる地域ですが、今の雨でも濡れると危険です。
Yes, strong wind has started blowing, too. It turns to snow here in winter, but even now getting soaked in rain is dangerous. (N5 lesson 10)
〜ておく / 〜とく do in advance; leave as is
In 60 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 9.
ならば取引の予定は来週だな。カレンダーのメモを書き写しておくぞ。
In that case, the scheduled deal is next week. Let's transcribe the notes on the calendar. (N5 lesson 9)
So this child was born thirty-five years ago, and this is him at five... Even now that he's an adult, I'll be sure to remember that his eyes are the same shape! (N5 lesson 15)
〜のに although, even though (unexpected)
In 11 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 10.
レン巡査、さっきまで曇りだったのに、空が暗くなって冷たい雨が降り始めました！
Officer Ren, it was just overcast earlier, but the sky turned dark and cold rain started falling! (N5 lesson 10)
Show me what you've shaved. ...Hmm, the thickness is uneven. If there's powdery dust mixed in, it's no good at all. From the moment it touches the air, the flavor starts to degrade by oxidation, and these shavings are as uneven as they come. (N1 lesson 156)
〜始める / 〜終わる / 〜続ける start / finish / keep doing
In 120 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 10.
レン巡査、さっきまで曇りだったのに、空が暗くなって冷たい雨が降り始めました！
Officer Ren, it was just overcast earlier, but the sky turned dark and cold rain started falling! (N5 lesson 10)
クロさん、雨宿りしている路地の角で、あの赤い公衆電話のベルがジリジリと激しく鳴り始めました！
Kuro-san, at the corner of the alley where we're sheltering from rain, the bell of that red public payphone started ringing violently! (N5 lesson 38)
〜かな / 〜かしら I wonder
In 35 lines of the course, first in N4 lesson 10.
チヨや、鉄瓶のお湯は勢いよく沸いたかな？長旅で疲れたお客様を心づくしのお茶でもてなす準備をするぞ。
Chiyo, has the water in the cast-iron kettle come to a rolling boil? We will prepare to treat the guests tired from their long journey with heartfelt tea. (N4 lesson 10)
Rin-san, posts with video claiming an explosion sound was heard right before the crane collapse have gone viral with tens of thousands of shares. Can we use this for the noon news? (N2 lesson 4)
〜ことにする decide to
In 3 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 10.
どうぞ！明日の朝には晴れになる予報ですから、屋根の下で静かに外の様子を待つことにしましょう。
Go ahead! The forecast says it will clear up tomorrow morning, so let's quietly wait under the eaves and watch outside. (N5 lesson 10)
わかりました！道に迷って困ったら、大声で仲間を呼ぶことにします！
Understood! If I lose my way and end up in trouble, I will call out loudly for my companions! (N5 lesson 53)
Yes. We contracted within this term's budget limit to economize expenses, but there is danger of paper tearing under high-speed friction. (N3 lesson 7)
We cannot publish an indictment piece that is not grounded upon objective corroborating evidence. To fulfill our social responsibility as a news organization, seize unshakeable proof first. (N3 lesson 10)
〜たら if; when (after)
In 67 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 11.
駅の入口で切符を買ったら、二番線の急行に乗ってください。終点でバスに乗り換えると早いです。
Once you buy a ticket at the station entrance, take the express from Track 2. Transferring to a bus at the final stop is fast. (N5 lesson 11)
Munch munch... Alright, I wrote the numbers on the back of the memo pad. Once business is done, I'm heading right back to my den to sleep soundly. (N5 lesson 27)
〜(さ)せる make / let someone do
In 156 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 12.
気候が暖かいうちに現場を洗い直しましょう。来年まで長引かせるわけにはいきません。
Let's re-examine the crime scene while the climate is still warm. We can't let this drag on into next year. (N5 lesson 12)
ガク館長、注意してくださってありがとうございます。これからは何も言わずに、足音を忍ばせて歩きます！
Director Gaku, thank you for the warning. From here on I won't say a single word and will walk without making a sound! (N5 lesson 23)
お〜になる respectful form of a verb
In 3 lines of the course, first in N4 lesson 12.
本当の持ち主がすぐ分かってよかったです！金庫で保管して、お戻りになったら笑顔で返却しましょう！
I'm glad we identified the true owner right away! Let's keep it safe in the vault and return it with a smile when they get back! (N4 lesson 12)
Not a complaint to be made, truly a culinary masterpiece that melts on the tongue! I praise the Chef's skilled craftsmanship from the bottom of my heart. With this, our discerning guests from afar will be satisfied without fail. (N4 lesson 40)
They're dismantling wooden smuggling crates. Observe the shape of the shadows carefully. The contours of the hand woodworking tools closely resemble the carpenter's kit from our missing property report. Let's hide in the shadows and watch for our breach opening. (N5 lesson 39)
お〜する / ご〜する humble form of a verb
In 63 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 14.
よかったわ。フロントの帳簿に住所と氏名をご記入いただいたら、すぐにお茶をお出ししましょう。
Splendid. Once they fill in their address and full name in the front ledger, let us serve tea immediately. (N4 lesson 3)
タロー君、客室にお届けする浴衣を丁寧に畳む練習をしましょう。
Taro, let's practice folding the guest yukatas neatly to deliver to the rooms. (N4 lesson 8)
〜(ら)れる (受身) is done (by someone); passive
In 284 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 17.
クロさん、昨夜暴漢に襲われた目撃者の診断書が、中央の病院から届きました。
Kuro-san, the medical report for the witness attacked by thugs last night arrived from the central hospital. (N5 lesson 17)
クロの旦那、裏の倉庫に隠されていた密輸品を、棚に並べて確認したよ。
Master Kuro, I lined up the smuggled goods that were hidden in the back storage shed to inspect them. (N5 lesson 21)
Producer Shin, an urgent breaking news flash just crossed the wire! A large crane reportedly collapsed onto the street at a commercial redevelopment construction site! (N2 lesson 3)
His head where he was struck and his left eye hurt a bit, but the swelling across his face has gone down and his life is not in danger. He has no other illness, so he is alright. (N5 lesson 17)
Yeah, fine loose pebbles are scattered across the steep incline, and if you let your guard down you could slide and fall into the valley floor. For guests walking there, it's best to lend sturdy walking sticks and give warning to avoid dangerous zones. (N4 lesson 18)
〜がする (音・匂い・味・気) (a sound / smell / taste / feeling) is sensed
In 4 lines of the course, first in N4 lesson 21.
はい、親方！わあ、土の香りがする立派な根菜がたくさん届けられてきましたね！
Yes, Chef! Wow, so many splendid root vegetables smelling of rich soil have been delivered! (N4 lesson 21)
おっ、竹の皮に包んであるのは何だい？香ばしい醤油のいい匂いがするぞ！
Oh, what's wrapped in that bamboo sheath? Smells of savory soy sauce! (N4 lesson 58)
命令形 / 〜な (禁止) do it! / don't! (plain command)
In 315 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 21.
Two transport trucks were parked outside, after all. There's little cargo left on the truck beds, but check every serial number on the labels and record every item. Not even a slight omission will be tolerated. (N5 lesson 21)
Yeah, close the files. One city case has been solved, but there is no time to rest. Prepare to head to our next scene: the Central Library! (N5 lesson 22)
Indeed. If too much mineral sediment accumulates on the bottom, the sulfur's medicinal efficacy won't reach the skin as easily. Drain the excess water once to maintain the proper level. (N4 lesson 6)
Exactly. Walking with wet feet makes the floor slippery, so let's also set up a signboard urging caution against slipping. Having everyone observe the rules properly is essential. (N4 lesson 7)
Producer Shin, could you slow the prompter scroll speed slightly? I want to read the casualty revisions inserted at the last second with precision. (N2 lesson 6)
ガク館長、注意してくださってありがとうございます。これからは何も言わずに、足音を忍ばせて歩きます！
Director Gaku, thank you for the warning. From here on I won't say a single word and will walk without making a sound! (N5 lesson 23)
〜ずに / 〜ないで (せずに) without doing
In 74 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 23.
ガク館長、注意してくださってありがとうございます。これからは何も言わずに、足音を忍ばせて歩きます！
Director Gaku, thank you for the warning. From here on I won't say a single word and will walk without making a sound! (N5 lesson 23)
Heheh, tricks of an old trade. Look, I clicked the keyhole open! If you pull toward you firmly instead of pushing the door, you can open it without making a sound. (N5 lesson 28)
Suzu, I'm examining the anonymous tip letter that arrived last night. The unusual patterned sealing wax stamped on the envelope's back might be decisive evidence to identify the informant's source. (N3 lesson 78)
〜さ (名詞化) -ness (noun from an adjective)
In 138 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 26.
Pour the tea gradually across each cup so the strength is even. This too is part of the way of tea. Serve it accompanied by the sweet chestnut confections from the kitchen. (N4 lesson 10)
私が助けますよ、館長！あそこの木の梁から滑空すれば、私の手でも軽々と届く高さです！
I will assist you, Director! If I glide from that wooden beam over there, it's a height that my hands can easily reach! (N5 lesson 26)
Because they were protected inside sealed metal slots, recorded footage files are preserved intact. Depending on the success of drying by tomorrow morning, whether circuit insulation recovers will be decided. (N2 lesson 28)
Slide the graphic in the second the anchor asks her first question and the professor begins speaking. Depending on the handling of fleeting on-air blunders, whether we preserve trust from viewers and guests is decided. (N2 lesson 108)
That is why we wedge sturdy furniture and brass side-braces beside them. The larger the type, the more meticulously you must anchor the foundation. (N3 lesson 21)
Well noticed. Those are traces where someone altered it afterward to falsify the ledger. Let's look up the meaning of the special symbol marked beside it in an encyclopedia. (N5 lesson 32)
ほう、これは見事な足跡ですね。容疑者が履いていた作業用の靴と寸法を比べてみましょう。
Oho, these are magnificent footprints. Let us compare the dimensions with the work shoes worn by the suspect. (N5 lesson 37)
Don't be silly! Cut the tips off diagonally with the skin on, and make one deep slit down the length. Shave the bumps on the hard base thinly with a knife too. (N4 lesson 32)
Whoa, you're right! There's no way we'd run the presses with an elementary mistake like this overlooked. I won't panic—I'll call the reporter who wrote it and re-verify! (N3 lesson 16)
〜そう (様態) looks like, seems about to
In 25 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 33.
ご苦労様、あやめさん。都の遠い宿場町からお越しの一行は、無事に到着できそうですか？
Thank you, Ayame. Does it look like the party coming from the distant post town near the capital will arrive safely? (N4 lesson 3)
前から手前に引いても全然動かないんです……敷居を越える前に車輪が壊れてしまいそうです！
Even when I pull it toward me from the front, it doesn't move at all... The wheel feels like it's going to break before clearing the step! (N4 lesson 4)
〜たばかり have just done
In 23 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 34.
クロさん、中央郵便局の窓口で、私書箱宛てに届いたばかりの至急の電報を受け取ってきました！
Kuro-san, at the counter of the Central Post Office, I picked up an express telegram that had just arrived addressed to our PO box! (N5 lesson 34)
Bringing these wild mountain greens back to the kitchen and frying them freshly picked as tempura gives them that unique, refreshing bitterness that tastes delicious, right! (N4 lesson 24)
〜てある has been done (and remains so)
In 35 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 34.
よくやった。消印の切手が斜めに貼ってあるな。誰から送られてきたものだ？
Well done. The cancellation postage stamp is pasted on crooked. From whom was this sent? (N5 lesson 34)
The vermilion personal seal stamped in the corner of the ticket and the listed date of last week are certainly genuine. To return the watch to its original owner, let's get the pawner's description from the shopkeeper. (N5 lesson 36)
〜と言う / 〜という say that …; called …
In 213 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 34.
It does not mean I am saying price volatility is free of issues. However, mere rumors among merchants cannot be accepted as a foundation of evidence for reporting. (N3 lesson 1)
差出人の欄には名前がなく、ただ『今夜零時、第七ドック』という極めて短い文章だけが印字されています！
There is no name in the sender field, only an extremely short sentence printed: "Tonight midnight, Dock 7"! (N5 lesson 34)
〜ても / 〜でも even if, even though
In 61 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 35.
前から手前に引いても全然動かないんです……敷居を越える前に車輪が壊れてしまいそうです！
Even when I pull it toward me from the front, it doesn't move at all... The wheel feels like it's going to break before clearing the step! (N4 lesson 4)
レン巡査、この先の地下道に雨水がたまっています！長靴を履いていても通り抜けるのは危ないですよ！
Officer Ren, rainwater has collected in the underpass ahead! Even wearing boots, walking through is dangerous! (N5 lesson 35)
〜にする decide on; make (it) into
In 35 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 41.
チヨさん、木箱に入っているこの藍色の帯と、黒い羽織も一緒にセットにするんですよね？
Chiyo-san, we pair this indigo sash from the wooden box and the dark haori jacket together as a set, right? (N4 lesson 8)
However, if we slacken our pursuit and reject publication, vast losses will fall upon citizens! Let me turn it into an article right now! (N3 lesson 10)
I requested a teapot through Chobi who went shopping. I will wait just a little while the tea brews. In exchange, once you finish the last drop, you will recall every detail of last night's secret meeting. (N5 lesson 41)
Once the water boils, bury part of the coals deep under the ash to regulate the heat, keeping the fire from going out completely while guests relax. Occasionally crack the sliding screens to ensure carbon monoxide doesn't build up inside. (N4 lesson 29)
Welcome, Taro. First, you will learn the polite greeting etiquette when welcoming guests at the grand entryway. (N4 lesson 1)
ええ。履く時のことを考えて、つま先の向きを庭の外側へ向けてきちんと揃えておくのが当館の基本です。
Right. It is our inn's rule to neatly align them with the toes facing toward the outside garden, thinking ahead to when they put them on. (N4 lesson 2)
〜までに by (a deadline)
In 10 lines of the course, first in N4 lesson 44.
夕方までに詳細な記事をまとめてくれたら、号外速報として駅前で一気に配布してあげるよ！任せて！
If you compile a detailed story by evening, I'll distribute it at once in front of the station as a special bulletin! Leave it to me! (N3 lesson 8)
Dependable. Spread gravel evenly around the flat stepping stones used for walking, and we'll restore the garden to its beautiful original state by evening! (N4 lesson 44)
I'm not sitting on free time; I'm busy during the day, so I just went for a midnight drive. It has no connection whatsoever to the case. If you're going to make weird accusations, I won't answer any more questions, and against claims that are wrong, I'll just stay silent. (N5 lesson 46)
It looks good, but don't underestimate the centrifugal force and vibration applied to the forme as rotary speeds rise. Unlike straight rows, lateral pressure easily escapes. (N3 lesson 79)
〜ようだ / 〜みたいだ it seems, appears; like
In 169 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 47.
I flew over the warehouse district again and again so I got really tired, but I saw the suspicious deal scene clearly! It was just like an action scene in a movie, truly an interesting sight! (N5 lesson 47)
Surrounded by sheer cliffs, the terrain makes it hard to spot from the open sea. The channel is narrow, but the water depth seems sufficient. (N5 lesson 50)
While it is true that through seasonal transitions maritime visibility tends to worsen sharply, that isn't the only cause this time. Apparently marker buoys were removed by someone and were drifting adrift. (N3 lesson 52)
〜だろう probably (plain)
In 10 lines of the course, first in N4 lesson 50.
熱湯をかけると、磨かれた滑らかな木肌から芳醇な檜の油分がブワッと香り立ってくるだろう？
When you pour hot water over it, the aromatic cypress oils swell out with sweet fragrance from the polished, smooth wood grain, right? (N4 lesson 50)
If you shave it, the height will be thrown off! Only after discarding chipped slugs without hesitation and replenishing substitutes from spare reserves can a beautiful print surface be maintained. (N3 lesson 17)
Indeed. If too much mineral sediment accumulates on the bottom, the sulfur's medicinal efficacy won't reach the skin as easily. Drain the excess water once to maintain the proper level. (N4 lesson 6)
Momo, please inspect this communication machine left in the harbor signal station. The telegraph key's metal spring is rusted and too stiff, making it impossible to key. (N5 lesson 55)
The lamp is flashing and the machine has started working! Just tapping lightly with a fingertip lets Morse code transmit properly, and it's usable once again! (N5 lesson 55)
まずは三味線の弦の張りを確かめて……よし、澄んだ高い音が出るようになったよ。
First, checking the tension of the shamisen strings... Alright, it produces a clear, high pitch now. (N4 lesson 47)
〜ことになる it has been decided that; it turns out that
In 10 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 64.
初めまして！今日からこの旅館で働くことになりました、見習いのタローです！
Nice to meet you! Starting today, I will be working at this ryokan as an apprentice, my name is Taro! (N4 lesson 1)
The slush-fund manipulation and smuggling methods are written out in detail, without a word out of place. With this, they will pay for their grave crimes in court. (N5 lesson 64)
Editor-in-Chief, a request arrived from a major pharmaceutical advertiser asking to run an ad for a new restorative tonic across the entire lower half of Page 4. A high placement fee is being offered, however... (N3 lesson 72)
Boss, it's just past 1:00 AM, but an urgent messenger arrived from the serial novel author! He wants three lines of dialogue replaced at Chapter 10's climax! (N3 lesson 86)
Hold it, Aoi! Hurrying to chase competitors, do not regurgitate unverified wire flashes onto our screens! Initial wire flashes are often merely fragments of hearsay! (N2 lesson 96)
Sorry! I wanted to deliver the impact of the scene in maximum resolution, but the file size is far too heavy; far from making it in time for the broadcast, it won't even make late-night slots...! (N2 lesson 113)
Shizuka, I intend to plate this thinly sliced grunt sashimi upon this broad Karatsu stoneware platter. The brushstrokes drawn in natural iron pigment across the clay body carry striking momentum. (N1 lesson 246)
〜てばかり / 〜ばかり nothing but, only
In 7 lines of the course, first in N2 lesson 120.
スタジオフロア全体から湧き上がる割れんばかりの歓声と拍手
Erupting in applause and cheers across the entire floor. (N2 lesson 120)
Legal Counsel Togashi, I analyzed big data on news consumption trends in the digital space, and the results are grave. Platform recommendation algorithms are accelerating filter bubbles where users are surrounded exclusively by extreme discourse catering to their biases. (N2 lesson 173)
疑問詞〜か (埋め込み) a question inside a sentence (… where/who/what …)
In 21 lines of the course, first in N3 lesson 150.
A wonderful movement demonstrating the rise of civic sovereignty consciousness. Citizens as taxpayers hold legitimate rights to know what their representatives debate in the council. (N3 lesson 150)
Yes. Starting with this term's case, we plan to review our internal guidelines on reporting methodology validity comprehensively. Even with public-interest value, rigorous deliberation is required on how far unauthorized filming should be permitted. (N2 lesson 61)
