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EXERCISE 7

Say it in Japanese
You are discussing weekend plans. Suggest the following.
1. Let’s watch Star Wars one more time.
2. Let’s shop at a department store.
3. Let’s do our Japanese homework, then let’s eat dinner at the new restaurant.

4. Why don’t we make a reservation for the table near the window? Why don’t
I call now?
5. Let’s have an organizational meeting at an izakaya. Why don’t I email
Senpai?

EXERCISE 8
Role Play
1. Your group has been working hard. Acknowledge this and suggest that
everyone take a break.

2. You and a friend are picking seats on a tour bus. Suggest that you sit:
1) more front;
2) further back;
3) near the door;
4) on the right side.

3. At a restaurant, ask your group what food and drinks you should order.
4. Your boss cannot attend a meeting. Volunteer to go in her place.
5. A co-worker wants to practice English. Offer to talk:
1) in English;
2) more slowly.

REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. What is the difference between arimasu, imasu, and gozaimasu?
2. a) What does deshō mean?

b) What about when it has a rising intonation?
3. a) What does verb-mashō mean?
b) Who is always included as a doer of the action?
4. What particle is most appropriate in the following blanks?
1) Satō-san wa Amerika____imasu.
2) Yon-kai made Erebētā ___ikimashō.
3) Mainichi gakkō ___ikimasu.