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Unit 17 in Japanese

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Japanese words for unit 17

Example conversations in Japanese

Talk with friend

やあ友よ、今日はどうしてる?
Hey friend, how are you today?
元気だよ。笑顔だね。
I'm fine, dear. You're looking happy.
そうだよ。今日はいい日になるって言われたんだ。
I am. They said it's gonna be a great day.
それじゃ、カフェに行こうよ。
In that case, let's go down to the cafe.
信じられないかもしれないけど、そこ全体が新しいんだ。
You won't believe this, but the whole place is new.
本当に?それはすごく楽しみだね。
Really? I mean, that's exciting.
きっと気に入るよ、友達。
You're gonna love it, friend.
今日はどんどん良くなっていくね。
Today keeps getting better.

Father and son talk

息子よ、ここに来られるかい?
Son, can you come down here?
今行くよ、お父さん。何か悪いことしたかな?
Coming, father. Am I in trouble?
いや、坊や。今日はよくやったって言ってたよ。
No, dear boy. They said you did well today.
それは良かった。まあ、自分なりに頑張ったからね。
That's good. I mean, I did my best.
お前は素晴らしいことを成し遂げるよ。
You're gonna do great things, son.
ありがとう、お父さん。期待を裏切りません。
Thanks, father. I won't let you down.
それが俺の息子だ。
That's my son.
それを聞いて嬉しいです。
I'm happy to hear that.

Planning with friend

ねえ、今日は何をするつもり?
What are you gonna do today, dear?
どうかなぁ。雨が降るって言ってたんだよね。
I'm not sure. They said it's gonna rain.
それなら、一日中家にいましょう。
In that case, let's stay in the whole day.
それなら、完璧だね。
I mean, that sounds perfect.
友よ、君はいつも満足させやすいね。
You're always easy to please, friend.
まあ、家にいれば濡れることはないね。
Well, we won't get wet staying home.
そうだね、じゃあ、それで決まりだね。
True, that's settled then.
いいね、親友。
Great, dear friend.

Misunderstanding cleared

どういう意味ですか?
What do you mean by that?
絶対に楽しめるって言ったでしょ。
I said you're gonna enjoy it.
じゃあ、今日はあなたを信じるよ。
In that case, I'll trust you today.
後悔させないよ、お楽しみに。
You won't regret it, dear.
みんな全部楽しかったって言ってたよ。
They all said the whole thing was fun.
ほらね?つまり、みんなの言うとおりだよ。
See? I mean, they're right.
いい友達だね。
You're a good friend.
ありがとう、優しいね。
Thanks, you're kind.

Solving the case

今日で事件が終わったって言ってたよ。
They said the case is over today.
どういう意味ですか?
What do you mean?
つまり、もう全部終わったってことだよ。
It's all over, that's what I mean.
それはいいニュースですね。
That's great news.
あとで合流しませんか?
Won't you join us later?
ごめん、友達と会う予定なんだ。
Sorry, I'm gonna meet a friend.
今夜はチーム全員が来るよ。
The whole team's coming down tonight.
じゃあ、絶対に行くね。
Then I won't miss it for anything.
最高だよ。
You're the best.
今日は本当に特別だね。
Today is special for sure.

A day off

息子よ、今日は休みだって聞いたよ。
Son, they said you're off today.
そうだよ。今日は一日中ゆっくりするつもりだ。
That's right. I'm gonna relax the whole day.
お昼ご飯を一緒に食べない?
Won't you come down for lunch, dear?
わからないな。
I don't know.
お母さんがいるなら。
In case your mom is there.
それなら行くよ。
In that case, I'll go.
いつでも歓迎するよ、息子。
You're always welcome, son.
ありがとう。もう今日は最高の気分だよ。
Thanks. Today feels great already.
それを聞いて嬉しいよ。
That's wonderful to hear.
お父さんが一番だよ。
You're the best, father.

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