About This Lesson
Use What to Bring for an Outing to practice Japanese conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.
Dialogue
A
何を持っていけばいい？
NAH-nee oh MOHT-teh ee-keh-bah EE? What should I bring with me?
B
小さい毛布を持っていって。
CHEE-sah-ee MOH-foo oh MOHT-teh EET-teh. Please bring a small blanket.
A
飲み物も必要？
noh-mee-MOH-noh moh hee-tsuh-YOH? Do we need drinks too?
B
冷たい飲み物がいいね。
tsoo-meh-TAH-ee noh-mee-MOH-noh gah EE neh. A cold drink would be nice.
A
コップを何個か持っていけるよ。
KOHP-poo oh NAHN-koh-kah MOHT-teh ee-KEH-roo yoh. I can bring some cups.
B
それは助かる、ありがとう。一緒に使えるね。
soh-REH wah tah-soo-KAH-roo, ah-ree-gah-TOH. ees-SHOH nee tsoo-KAH-eh-roo neh. That would help, thanks. We can share them.
A
コップは私のバッグに入るよ。
KOHP-poo wah wah-TAH-shee noh BAG-goo nee HAH-ee-roo yoh. They can fit in my bag.
B
じゃあ、準備できたね。
JAH, JOON-bee deh-kee-TAH neh. Then we're ready.Word by Word
何
「何」means “what” here and asks which thing should be brought. It appears before 「を」 in 「何を持っていけばいい？」 to ask about the object of the action. Use it when asking a friend to identify an item or choice.
を
「を」marks 「何」 as the thing being brought in 「何を持っていけばいい？」. A common reuse pattern is a noun followed by 「を」 and an action verb. Use it when identifying what someone brings, eats, buys, or does.
持っていけば
「持っていけば」means “if I bring or take it along” in the question 「何を持っていけばいい？」. The form presents the action as a condition for asking what would be good to do. Use it when asking what action or item is appropriate to take somewhere.
いい
「いい」means “good,” and in 「持っていけばいい」 it expresses what would be good to do, giving the meaning “what should I bring?”. The reusable pattern 「〜ばいい」 asks what action is suitable. Use it when asking for advice about the best action.
小さい
「小さい」means “small” and describes the size of the blanket in 「小さい毛布」. It comes before the noun it describes. Use it when specifying that an item should be small enough or a small size is wanted.
毛布
「毛布」means “blanket,” specifically the small blanket to bring for the outing. In 「小さい毛布を持っていって」 it is the item marked by 「を」 and requested for carrying. Use it when discussing a blanket for resting, sitting, or staying warm.
持っていって
「持っていって」means “please bring or take it along” in this casual request. It is the request form of the action used in 「小さい毛布を持っていって」. Use it with someone familiar when asking them to take an item to a destination or event.
飲み物
「飲み物」means “drink” or “beverage” in the question 「飲み物も必要？」. It names the item being considered for the outing. Use it when discussing something people will drink, such as when planning what to bring.
も
「も」adds the meaning “also” or “too” in 「飲み物も必要？」, showing that drinks are another item to consider. It commonly follows the item being added to an existing list. Use it when asking whether an additional person, item, or action is included.
必要
「必要」means “necessary” or “needed” in 「飲み物も必要？」. The question asks whether drinks are needed for the outing. Use it when checking whether an item or action is required for a plan.
冷たい
「冷たい」means “cold” and describes the drink in 「冷たい飲み物」. It comes before 「飲み物」 to specify the drink’s temperature. Use it when choosing or describing a beverage that is cold.
が
「が」marks 「冷たい飲み物」 as the item being described as good or preferred in 「冷たい飲み物がいいね」. A common pattern is an item followed by 「がいい」 when expressing a preference. Use it when agreeing that a particular option would be suitable.
ね
「ね」adds a confirming tone in 「冷たい飲み物がいいね」 and invites agreement from the listener. It commonly appears at the end of a statement when the speaker expects shared understanding. Use it when suggesting or confirming a plan with someone.
コップ
「コップ」means “cup” in the lines about bringing and using cups. In 「コップを何個か持っていけるよ」 it names the items the speaker can bring. Use it when planning or discussing cups needed for drinks.
何個か
「何個か」means “some” or “several items,” and here it refers to several cups in 「コップを何個か持っていけるよ」. 「個」counts individual objects, while 「か」leaves the exact number unspecified. Use it when offering to bring an unspecified small number of individual items.
持っていける
「持っていける」means “can bring or take along” in 「コップを何個か持っていけるよ」. It shows that the speaker is able to bring the cups, with the items placed before 「を」. Use it when offering or confirming that you can take something to a planned place.
よ
「よ」adds informative emphasis to 「持っていけるよ」, reassuring the listener that the speaker can bring the cups. It commonly comes at the end of a sentence when giving information the listener may find useful. Use it when confidently offering help or confirming an ability.
それ
「それ」means “that” and refers to the preceding offer to bring cups in 「それは助かる」. It points to something already mentioned rather than naming it again. Use it when responding to a previous suggestion, action, or offer.
は
「は」marks 「それ」 as the topic in 「それは助かる」, meaning “as for that, it is helpful.” A common reuse pattern is a topic followed by a description or evaluation. Use it when commenting on an action or offer that has just been mentioned.
助かる
「助かる」means “be helpful” in 「それは助かる」, describing the previous offer as useful to the speaker. Here it evaluates the help rather than naming the action itself. Use it when someone’s assistance makes a plan or task easier.
ありがとう
「ありがとう」means “thank you” in the response to the offer of cups. It is a common expression used after receiving help or kindness. Use it when thanking a friend or another person in a friendly situation.
一緒
「一緒」supplies the idea of “together” in 「一緒に使えるね」. With 「に」, it describes doing the action jointly or in the same group. Use it when talking about people using, going, or doing something together.
に
「に」marks the manner or state 「一緒」 in 「一緒に使えるね」, so the use happens together. A common reuse pattern is 「一緒に」 followed by an action. Use it when describing a shared activity with another person.
使える
「使える」means “can use” in 「一緒に使えるね」 and shows that the cups are usable by the people together. It is the ability form related to 「使う」. Use it when confirming that an item is available or suitable for use.
私
「私」means “I” or “me,” and in 「私のバッグ」 it identifies the owner of the bag, giving the meaning “my bag.” The reusable pattern 「私の」 followed by a noun identifies something belonging to the speaker. Use it when distinguishing the speaker’s belongings from someone else’s.
の
「の」marks the relationship between 「私」 and 「バッグ」 in 「私のバッグ」, showing possession or ownership. A common pattern is one noun or pronoun followed by 「の」 and another noun. Use it when saying whose item something is.
バッグ
「バッグ」means “bag” in 「私のバッグに入るよ」. It is the container into which the cups can fit. Use it when discussing carrying personal items or checking whether something fits in a bag.
入る
「入る」means “fit in” or “go into” in 「私のバッグに入るよ」, describing the cups’ movement into or available space within the bag. The container is marked by 「に」. Use it when checking whether an object fits inside a bag, box, room, or other space.
じゃあ
「じゃあ」means “then” or “in that case” in 「じゃあ、準備できたね」. It connects the conclusion to the information that the items are ready and fit in the bag. Use it at the start of a response when moving from a decision or confirmation to the next conclusion.
準備
「準備」means “preparation” or “readiness” in 「準備できたね」. Together with 「できた」, it refers to the preparation being complete. Use it when confirming that the things needed for an outing, task, or event have been arranged.
できた
「できた」shows that something has been completed, and in 「準備できたね」 it means the preparation is finished and everything is ready. It follows 「準備」 to describe the completed state of the preparation. Use it when confirming that arrangements or preparations are done.
Grammar Points
〜ばいい
何を持っていけばいい？
NAH-nee oh MOHT-teh ee-keh-bah EE?What should I bring?
The conditional form ～ば＋いい asks what action is advisable or what someone should do.
可能形（〜える／〜ける）
何個か持っていける。
NAHN-koh-kah MOHT-teh ee-KEH-roo.I can bring several.
The potential form expresses ability or possibility. 持っていく becomes 持っていける.
Japanese Vocabulary
いい
adj
EE
good; should
何を持っていけばいい?
コップ
noun
KOHP-poo
cup
コップを何個か持っていけるよ。
飲み物
noun
noh-mee-MOH-noh
drink; beverage
飲み物も必要?
何
pron
NAH-nee
what
何を持っていけばいい?
何個か
phrase
NAHN-koh-kah
some; several
コップを何個か持っていけるよ。
持っていく
verb
MOHT-teh ee-KOO
to bring; to take along
持っていけば
何を持っていけばいい?
持っていける
phrase
MOHT-teh ee-KEH-roo
can bring; can take along
コップを何個か持っていけるよ。
助かる
verb
tah-soo-KAH-roo
to be helpful; to be a relief
それは助かる、ありがとう。
小さい
adj
CHEE-sah-ee
small
小さい毛布を持っていって。
必要
adj
hee-tsuh-YOH
necessary; needed
飲み物も必要?
毛布
noun
MOH-foo
blanket
小さい毛布を持っていって。
冷たい
adj
tsoo-meh-TAH-ee
cold
冷たい飲み物がいいね。
Quiz
Spelling
Tap the letters to spell the word.
to bring; to take along
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持っていけばcan bring; can take along
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持っていけるto be helpful; to be a relief
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助かるnecessary; needed