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5. Konban, dekakete mo i’i desu ka.

EXERCISE 3
Say it in Japanese

You are on a group tour. Ask for permission as follows.
1. Can I get on the bus?
2. Can I go and buy omiyage at that store?
3. Can I ask you a question?
4. Can I use a flash (camera)?

5. Can I enter here?

You’ve just heard a Japanese word that you do not know. Ask a co-worker to

explain using the statements below.
6. What does enryo mean in English?
7. What does dentōteki mean in English?
8. What does dota kyan mean? (dota kyan = last-minute cancelation)
9. What does ikemen mean? (ikemen = good looking guy)
10. What does yabai mean? (yabai = bad)

EXERCISE 4
Role Play

1. At a restaurant, ask a waiter:
1) if smoking is prohibited here;
2) what this (description on the menu) means.
2. You’ve been shown a sample product. Ask if you can take a picture.
3. You are in a park. Check if the following items are prohibited.
1) pets,
2) drinks,

3) bicycles
4. Politely ask visitors to refrain from taking pictures here.
5. As a host, offer your guests food and drinks. Tell your guests not to hesitate
and help themselves.
6. As a guest, be polite and hesitate from helping yourself. After being urged,

accept politely.