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)
Right, it does not mean I will write on speculation alone! I will secure the warehouse keepers' official records this afternoon, gather objective evidence, and win adoption for this project! (N3 lesson 1)
〜ます polite verb ending
In 1207 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)
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)
〜て、〜 and (then), joining actions
In 1590 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)
見えます！車はまっすぐ進んで、あそこの交番の前の角を右へ行きました！
I see it! The car went straight and took a right at the corner in front of that police box over there! (N5 lesson 6)
〜に time; destination; the person given to; where something is
In 2754 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)
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)
〜が subject: the one who / that which
In 2583 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)
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)
〜が (逆接) but
In 206 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)
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)
〜てはいけない must not
In 1 line of the course, first in N4 lesson 2.
タロー君、立ち止まって！お客様が脱いだ履物を、そのまま廊下の隅へ片付けてはいけませんよ。
Taro, stop right there! You must not simply tidy away the footwear taken off by guests into the corner of the hallway. (N4 lesson 2)
〜んです / 〜のです explaining: it's that …
In 566 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)
俺は辛いものより甘いあんまんのほうが好きなんだ。辛いのは少し嫌いでね。
I prefer sweet bean buns over spicy food. I actually dislike spicy stuff a bit. (N5 lesson 7)
〜があります / います there is, there are; to have
In 256 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)
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)
何か / 誰か / どこか something / someone / somewhere
In 32 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)
今日の夜は特に冷え込んで寒いねえ。そこのコンビニの店で何か買うかい？
Tonight is especially chilly and cold. Are you buying something at that convenience store over there? (N5 lesson 7)
〜や〜 and (listing some of several)
In 246 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 2.
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)
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)
〜か。 question marker
In 184 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 2.
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)
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)
〜ました did (polite past)
In 770 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 2.
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)
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)
〜も also, too
In 633 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)
いらっしゃい！温かいラーメンを食べるかい、新人君？冷たいお水とお茶もあるよ。
Welcome! Care to eat some hot ramen, young rookie? I've got cold water and tea, too. (N5 lesson 4)
〜ない does not (plain)
In 386 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)
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 I tell you (asserting something new)
In 413 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)
レン巡査！今、何時ですか？集合時間よりずいぶん早いですよね？
Officer Ren! What time is it now? It's quite early compared to the meeting time, right? (N5 lesson 3)
〜ている is doing; is in the state of having done
In 1184 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)
よくやった。先週の月曜日と、今週の金曜日に赤い丸がついているな。今日は何日だ？
Well done. There are red circles on last week's Monday and this week's Friday. What day of the month is today? (N5 lesson 9)
〜まえに before doing …
In 51 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 3.
チョビさん、おはようございます！朝のパトロールが始まる前に寄りました。
Chobi, good morning! I stopped by before morning patrol begins. (N5 lesson 3)
Shave the four corners of the block to mortise it flush into the type frame. Visual illustrations convey life-or-death information accurately compared to walls of text. (N3 lesson 91)
〜ませんか won't you …? (inviting); isn't it …? (asking with a negative)
In 11 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 8.
クロさん、もうお昼ですよ。一緒にご飯を食べに行きませんか？
Kuro-san, it's already noon. Won't you go eat lunch together with me? (N5 lesson 8)
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)
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)
はい。長男である兄と、海外にいる姉が一人ずついます。
Yes. There is an older brother who is the firstborn son, and an older sister who is overseas. (N5 lesson 13)
〜でいちばん / いちばん〜 the most (superlative)
In 19 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 13.
ええ。白砂の庭園と山の紅葉を一度に眺めることができる、一番景色の良い特別室です。
Yes. It is our best scenic special suite where one can admire the white gravel garden and autumn mountain foliage at the same time. (N4 lesson 5)
わあ、達筆ですね！一番上に「湯に入る前に、必ず体を洗うこと」と書いてあります！
Wow, what great brushmanship! At the very top it says, "Always wash your body before entering the bath!" (N4 lesson 7)
However, Desk, the crane serial numbers and parts order histories detailed inside are extremely specific! Grant me permission to commence an independent probe! (N2 lesson 15)
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)
緊張しますね……！この大捕物が無事に終わった後で、みんなで温かいココアでも飲みましょう！
So nerve-wracking...! After this major bust ends safely, let's all drink hot cocoa together! (N5 lesson 29)
〜く / 〜に + 動詞 adverb from an adjective
In 502 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 18.
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)
モモさん、屋根の上から見えた逃走犯の服装について、詳しく教えてください。
Momo, please tell me in detail about the clothing of the fleeing suspect you observed from atop the roof. (N5 lesson 19)
〜てもいい may, it's all right to
In 2 lines of the course, first in N4 lesson 23.
お湯がグラグラと激しく沸騰し始めたら、火を強めてもいいんですか？
Once the water starts boiling violently, is it okay to raise the heat? (N4 lesson 23)
師匠……！このような宝刀を、私が受け取っても良いのでしょうか……！
Master...! Am I worthy of accepting such an extraordinary weapon...?! (N1 lesson 277)
何も / 誰も〜ない nothing / nobody (with a negative)
In 6 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)
The man who was sitting on the bench in front of the central fountain stood up! He appeared to be waiting for someone, but is nervously taking payphone coins from his pocket. (N5 lesson 25)
モモさん、昨日の夜の偵察任務はどうでしたか？
Momo, how was last night's aerial scouting mission? (N5 lesson 47)
Those are pungent ginger and aromatic mountain mugwort. I dig up the soil with a small hoe, harvest the swollen yellow roots, dry them in the sun, and simmer them in an earthen pot. (N4 lesson 26)
親方、皮を全部剥いてから水に入れればいいですか？
Chef, should I peel all the skin off before putting them in water? (N4 lesson 32)
If we toss them whole into the bath like this, the pulp sinks to the bottom or seeds clog the drain. Pack dozens inside fine hemp mesh bags and float them on the water. (N4 lesson 28)
紙を何十部か通して折り目を点検しろ。上下の余白がズレたり、折り山が膨らんで重なりが乱れていないか？
Run dozens of sheets through and inspect the folds. Are top and bottom margins skewing, or are fold peaks puffing into uneven alignment? (N3 lesson 178)
〜しか〜ない nothing but, only (with a negative)
In 14 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 29.
犯人たちの闇取引が始まるまで、あとわずか五分しかありません！走って急ぎましょう！
There are only five minutes left until the culprits' black-market deal begins! Let's hurry on foot! (N5 lesson 29)
Ugh... I'm so sorry! If they were iron slugs we could retrieve them in one go with a magnet, but because they're lead alloy we have no choice but to pick them up by hand one by one...! (N3 lesson 30)
〜ぐらい / くらい about, approximately
In 1 line of the course, first in N5 lesson 31.
ご苦労。あの車両は港の第七倉庫周辺に、どれくらいの頻度で現れているんだ？
Good work. With what frequency does that vehicle appear around Warehouse 7 at the harbor? (N5 lesson 31)
〜ましょうか shall I / shall we
In 2 lines of the course, first in N5 lesson 38.
だ、誰も出ませんよ！私が受話器を取って応答してみましょうか？
N-nobody is picking up! Shall I pick up the receiver and answer? (N5 lesson 38)
The stakeout itself was a continuous string of boring waiting time, but the moment we secured the evidence at the end was really thrilling. I just finished talking about the detailed report with Kuro-san a moment ago! (N5 lesson 47)
〜ないでください please don't …
In 2 lines of the course, first in N4 lesson 49.
ひゃあああっ！あやめさん、驚かせないでください！鼻の頭に白い米粉の粉末がついちゃいました！
Eeeeek! Ayame-san, don't scare me! White rice flour powder got right on the tip of my nose! (N4 lesson 49)
Please don't hide in your car! The number plate of the tanker filmed at the scene matches a vehicle your company owns! Didn't you force the dumping through on the instructions of your parent company's board?! (N2 lesson 39)
Catching them on site is an achievement, but without corroborating evidence like conversation transcripts or contracts, we cannot write an indictment based merely on circumstantial evidence. (N3 lesson 54)
Do not waver. Our article is written based upon rock-solid foundation: strict ledger evidence and witness testimony. Not a single phrase in violation of statutes exists. (N3 lesson 130)
Subsurface moisture has blown past saturation thresholds; large-scale landslides or superficial slope collapses could trigger anytime, anywhere. A split-second delay is a grave juncture affecting many human lives! (N2 lesson 124)
Merely adhering to our previous decision will not suffice to address the swift shifts in the market. We must judge with cold objectivity whether maintaining our current easing guidelines is genuinely appropriate or not. (N1 lesson 1)
分かった！人命に関わる水害警報を最優先に振り分けて、噂レベルの相場情報は一時保留か破棄にするね！
Got it! I'll sort flood alerts concerning human lives with top priority, and hold or discard rumor-level market tips! (N3 lesson 94)
