About This Lesson
Use Choosing a Simple Review Routine to practice Japanese conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.
Dialogue
A
今日のレッスンを復習したいです。
kyoh no RESS-soon o foo-koo-SHOO shee-TIE dess. I want to review today's lesson.
A
でも、どこから始めればよいかわかりません。
DEH-moh, doh-koh KAH-rah hah-jee-MEH-reh-bah yoh-ee kah wah-kah-ree-mah-SEN. But I am not sure where to start.
B
実際の場面に直接つながるノートから始めましょう。
jee-SAI no bah-MEN nee choh-KOO-set-soo tsoo-nah-GAH-roo NOH-toh kah-rah hah-jee-meh-MAH-shoh. Start with the notes that connect directly to real situations.
A
いつも全部読み直しますが、時間がかかりすぎます。
ee-TSOO-moh ZEN-boo yoh-mee-now-SHEE-mahss gah, jee-KAHN gah kah-kah-ree-soo-GEE-mahss. I usually reread everything, but that takes too much time.
B
短い会話で使える部分を選びましょう。
mee-jee-KAI kai-WAH deh tsoo-KAH-eh-roo boo-BUN oh eh-rah-bee-MAH-shoh. Choose the parts you can use in a short conversation.
A
話す練習をする前に、例文を書いてもよいですね。
hah-NAH-soo ren-SHOO oh SOO-roo MAH-eh nee, ray-BUN oh KAI-teh moh EE dess neh. We could write example sentences before we practice speaking.
B
例文を声に出して言うと、その表現を会話で使えるかどうかわかります。
ray-BUN oh KOH-eh nee dah-SHEE-teh YOO toh, soh-noh hyoh-GEN oh kai-WAH deh tsoo-KAH-eh-roo kah doh kah wah-kah-ree-MAHSS. Saying the example sentences aloud will show whether you can use the phrases in conversation.
A
ページ全体をもう一度書き写すより、そのほうが役に立ちそうです。
PAY-jee ZEN-tai oh moh oh ee-CHEE-doh kah-kee-oo-TSOO-soo yoh-ree, soh-noh HOH gah YAH-koo nee tah-chee-SOH dess. That sounds more useful than copying the whole page again.
B
どの点がわかっていて、どの点にもっと練習が必要かもわかります。
DOH-noh TEN gah wah-KAHT-teh ee-teh, DOH-noh TEN nee MOHT-toh ren-SHOO gah hee-TSOO-yoh kah moh wah-kah-ree-MAHSS. It also shows which points are clear and which ones need more practice.
A
授業の後で、それぞれ役に立つ表現をいくつか選んで、試してみましょう。
joo-GYOH no ah-TOH deh, soh-reh-ZOH-reh YAH-koo nee TAH-tsoo hyoh-GEN oh ee-KOOT-soo kah eh-RAHN-deh, TAH-meh-SHEE-teh mee-MAH-shoh. Let's each choose a few useful phrases and test them after class.
B
短い習慣のほうが、長い復習計画より繰り返しやすいです。
mee-jee-KAI shoo-KAHN no HOH gah, nah-GAI foo-koo-SHOO KAY-kah-koo yoh-ree koo-ree-KAI-shee yah-SOO-ee dess. A short routine will be easier to repeat than a long review plan.Word by Word
今日
“今日のレッスン” means “today’s lesson,” so “今日” identifies the current day. A reusable pattern is 今日の + noun for something belonging to or associated with today.
の
In “今日のレッスン,” “の” links “今日” to “レッスン” and gives the meaning “today’s.” A reusable pattern is time expression + の + noun.
レッスン
“レッスン” means “lesson” here, referring to the class material being reviewed. It can be used as the noun in patterns such as レッスンを復習する.
を
In “レッスンを復習したいです,” “を” marks “レッスン” as the object of the action. A reusable pattern is noun + を + verb for an action performed on something.
復習
“復習” means review of material already studied, as in “今日のレッスンを復習したいです.” It combines with する in the reusable expression 復習する.
し
In “復習したいです,” “し” is the connecting form of する after 復習. It connects the review action to たい, forming the expression for wanting to review.
たい
In “復習したいです,” “たい” adds the meaning “want to” to the verb form before it. A reusable pattern is verb stem + たいです for a polite statement of desire.
です
In “復習したいです,” “です” gives the sentence a polite tone after the expression of desire. It is commonly used at the end of polite statements.
でも
At the beginning of “でも、どこから始めればよいかわかりません,” “でも” introduces a contrast meaning “but” or “however.” A reusable pattern is でも、 followed by a contrasting statement.
どこ
In “どこから,” “どこ” asks about the place or point from which something begins, meaning “where.” It can be used before から when asking where an action should start.
から
In “どこから始めれば,” “から” marks the starting point, meaning “from.” A reusable pattern is place or point + から始める.
始めれば
In “どこから始めればよいか,” “始めれば” presents the condition “if one starts” within the expression asking what is appropriate to do. It comes from 始める and is reused in patterns such as 〜ばよい.
よい
In “始めればよい,” “よい” means that the action would be good or appropriate. Together with the preceding form, 〜ばよい expresses what would be suitable to do.
か
In “どこから始めればよいかわかりません,” “か” marks the embedded question about what is appropriate. A reusable pattern is clause + か分かりません for saying that one does not know whether or what something is.
わかり
In “わかりません,” “わかり” expresses understanding or clarity and connects to the polite negative ending ません. Its citation form is わかる, commonly used with a subject marked by が.
ません
In “わかりません,” “ません” makes the statement politely negative, giving “do not know” or “do not understand.” A reusable pattern is verb form + ません for a polite negative statement.
実際
In “実際の場面,” “実際” means real or actual, contrasting the study material with real situations. A reusable pattern is 実際の + noun.
場面
“場面” means a situation or scene in “実際の場面,” referring to situations outside the lesson where the language may be used. It commonly appears with a modifier such as 実際の.
に
In “場面に直接つながる,” “に” marks the situation to which something is connected. A reusable pattern is noun + に + つながる.
直接
In “直接つながる,” “直接” means directly, without an intervening step. It commonly comes before a verb to describe a direct connection or action.
つながる
In “実際の場面に直接つながる,” “つながる” means to connect or be connected to real situations. A reusable pattern is one thing + に + つながる.
ノート
In “ノートから始めましょう,” “ノート” refers to the notes used as the starting material for review. The dialogue uses it in the pattern ノートから始める.
始め
In “始めましょう,” “始め” is the connecting form of 始める and means start in this suggestion. It connects to ましょう to form a polite proposal to begin.
ましょう
In “始めましょう,” “ましょう” makes a polite suggestion meaning “let’s do it.” A reusable pattern is verb stem + ましょう.
いつも
In “いつも全部読み直します,” “いつも” means usually or habitually, describing something done repeatedly. A reusable pattern is いつも + verb.
全部
In “全部読み直します,” “全部” means everything or all of the material. It can be used before a verb when the whole set is involved in the action.
読み直し
In “読み直します,” “読み直し” comes from 読み直す and means rereading something. It connects to ます to make the action polite.
ます
In “読み直します,” “ます” marks the verb as a polite statement. A reusable pattern is verb stem + ます.
が
In “読み直しますが、時間がかかりすぎます,” “が” connects the first clause to a contrasting result, meaning “but.” A reusable pattern is clause + が、 followed by a contrasting statement.
時間
In “時間がかかりすぎます,” “時間” means time, specifically the amount of time required. A reusable pattern is 時間がかかる for saying that something takes time.
かかりすぎ
In “時間がかかりすぎます,” “かかりすぎ” means takes excessively much, with かかる expressing required time and すぎる adding excess. A reusable pattern is noun + が + かかりすぎる.
短い
In “短い会話” and “短い習慣,” “短い” means short and modifies the noun that follows it. A reusable pattern is 短い + noun.
会話
In “短い会話,” “会話” means conversation, the spoken exchange in which the learner can use the language. It appears in the useful pattern 会話で使う.
で
In “会話で使える,” “で” marks the context in which something can be used, namely a conversation. A reusable pattern is situation + で + 使う or 使える.
使える
In “会話で使える部分,” “使える” means can use or is usable in a conversation. It is the potential form of 使う and commonly describes something that can be used in a particular context.
部分
In “使える部分,” “部分” means the parts or sections that are usable. A reusable pattern is a modifying clause + 部分, such as a part that can be used.
選び
In “選びましょう,” “選び” is the connecting form of 選ぶ and means choose. It connects to ましょう to form a polite suggestion.
話す
In “話す練習,” “話す” means speak and modifies 練習, giving “practice for speaking.” A reusable pattern is verb in plain form + 練習.
練習
In “話す練習をする,” “練習” means practice, specifically practice for speaking. It commonly combines with する in the pattern noun + を + する.
する
In “練習をする,” “する” means do and carries out the practice action described by 練習. A reusable pattern is activity noun + をする.
前
In “話す練習をする前に,” “前” means before and places one action earlier than another. A reusable pattern is verb in plain form + 前に.
例文
“例文” means example sentence in “例文を書いてもよいですね.” It refers to a sentence created to show how a phrase can be used, and it commonly appears with 書く.
書いて
In “書いてもよい,” “書いて” is the connecting form of 書く and means write within an expression of permission or acceptability. The form links the writing action to もよい.
も
In “書いてもよい,” “も” is part of the expression meaning that writing is allowed or acceptable, rather than simply meaning “also.” A reusable pattern is verb in the て-form + もよい.
ね
At the end of “書いてもよいですね,” “ね” softens the statement and invites agreement or confirmation. It is often used when presenting a suggestion that the listener can agree with.
声に出して
The whole expression “声に出して” means say something aloud. 声 means voice, に marks the form or medium into which something is put, and 出して is the connecting form of 出す; together they describe putting words into one’s voice.
言う
In “言うと,” “言う” means say, referring to saying the example sentences aloud. It appears before と in the pattern used for “when one says something.”
と
In “言うと,” “と” marks the condition or time after which the stated result occurs, meaning “when” or “if.” A reusable pattern is verb in plain form + と for a result that follows an action.
その
In “その表現,” “その” means that and points back to the expression just mentioned. A reusable pattern is その + noun when referring to something already identified.
表現
In “その表現を会話で使えるかどうか,” “表現” means an expression or phrase that can be used in conversation. A reusable pattern is 表現を使う.
どう
In “使えるかどうか,” “どう” is part of the whole expression かどうか, which asks whether something is the case. Here it is not a standalone question meaning simply “how”; it helps form the whether-or-not pattern.
ページ
“ページ” means page in “ページ全体,” referring to the complete page of study material. It can be modified by 全体 to specify the page as a whole.
全体
In “ページ全体,” “全体” means the whole or entirety, so the phrase refers to the complete page rather than only a section. A reusable pattern is noun + 全体.
もう
In “もう一度書き写す,” “もう” contributes the meaning of doing something again or once more. A reusable pattern is もう一度 + verb.
書き写す
In “もう一度書き写す,” “書き写す” means copy or transcribe something by writing it again. A reusable pattern is noun + を + 書き写す.
より
In “ページ全体をもう一度書き写すより,” “より” introduces the option used as the comparison point, meaning “than.” A reusable comparison pattern is AよりBのほうが.
ほう
In “そのほうが役に立ちそうです,” “ほう” means the side or option being judged, here the suggested review method. In comparisons, noun + のほうが identifies the option that is more suitable or effective.
役に立ちそう
The whole expression “役に立ちそう” means “seems useful.” 役 conveys usefulness, に links it to the state expressed by 立つ, and 立ちそう adds the meaning that it appears likely to be useful; a reusable pattern is noun + の役に立つ.
どの
In “どの点,” “どの” means which and must come before the noun being selected. A reusable pattern is どの + noun.
点
In “どの点がわかっていて,” “点” means a point or aspect of the lesson. It identifies the particular parts whose clarity or need for practice is being considered.
わかって
In “わかっていて,” “わかって” is the connecting form of わかる and expresses being understood or clear. It links to いて to describe that continuing state before the next part of the sentence.
いて
In “わかっていて,” “いて” comes from いる and helps express a continuing state after the preceding form. Together with わかって, it means that a point is already understood or clear.
もっと
In “もっと練習が必要,” “もっと” means more, indicating an amount beyond the practice already done. A reusable pattern is もっと + noun or verb.
必要
In “練習が必要,” “必要” means necessary or needed, here describing practice that is required. A reusable pattern is noun + が必要.
授業
“授業” means class or lesson in “授業の後,” referring to the class that has just finished. A reusable pattern is 授業の後 for the time after class.
後
In “授業の後で,” “後” means after and places the action later than the class. A reusable pattern is noun + の後で.
それぞれ
In “それぞれ役に立つ表現をいくつか選んで,” “それぞれ” means each person separately, so both classmates choose their own phrases. A reusable pattern is それぞれ + action.
役に立つ
The whole expression “役に立つ” means be useful or helpful. 役 conveys usefulness, に links it with 立つ, and together they form a set expression commonly used as noun + の役に立つ.
いくつか
In “表現をいくつか選んで,” “いくつか” means a few or several without specifying the exact number. A reusable pattern is noun + を + いくつか + verb, or いくつかの + noun.
選んで
In “選んで、試してみましょう,” “選んで” is the connecting form of 選ぶ and means choose and then. It links the choice to the following action in the pattern verbて、verb.
試して
In “試してみましょう,” “試して” is the connecting form of 試す and means try or test. It combines with みましょう to suggest trying the selected phrases.
みましょう
In “試してみましょう,” “みましょう” is the polite suggestion form of みる used after a て-form, giving “let’s try doing.” A reusable pattern is verbて + みましょう.
習慣
In “短い習慣,” “習慣” means a routine or habit that can be repeated regularly. It refers here to a manageable review routine rather than a single review action.
長い
In “長い復習計画,” “長い” means long and modifies the review plan that is being compared with the shorter routine. A reusable pattern is 長い + noun.
計画
In “復習計画,” “計画” means a plan, here a plan for reviewing. A useful pattern is 計画を立てる when describing the act of making a plan.
繰り返し
In “繰り返しやすい,” “繰り返し” comes from 繰り返す and means repeat within the expression “easy to repeat.” It connects to やすい to describe how easy the routine is to continue.
やすい
In “繰り返しやすい,” “やすい” means easy to do after the verb form before it. A reusable pattern is verb stem + やすい.
Grammar Points
～ば（条件）
短い会話から始めれば、役に立ちそうです。
mee-jee-KAI kai-WAH kah-rah hah-jee-MEH-reh-bah, YAH-koo nee TAH-chee-SOH dess.If you start with a short conversation, it seems useful.
～ば expresses a condition: if or when something happens. 始めれば means “if you start.”
～すぎる
全部読み直すと、かかりすぎます。
ZEN-boo yoh-mee-now-SOO toh, kah-kah-ree-soo-GEE-mahss.If you reread everything, it takes too much time.
～すぎる shows excess. かかりすぎる means that something takes too much time.
Japanese Vocabulary
かかりすぎる
verb
kah-kah-ree-soo-GEE-roo
to take too much time
かかりすぎます
いつも全部読み直しますが、時間がかかりすぎます。
つながる
verb
tsoo-nah-GAH-roo
to connect
実際の場面に直接つながるノートから始めましょう。
始める
verb
hah-jee-MEH-roo
to start
始めれば
どこから始めればよいかわかりません。
実際の場面
phrase
jee-SAI no bah-MEN
real situations
実際の場面に直接つながるノートから始めましょう。
選ぶ
verb
eh-RAH-boo
to choose
選びましょう
短い会話で使える部分を選びましょう。
全部
pron
ZEN-boo
everything
いつも全部読み直しますが、時間がかかりすぎます。
短い会話
phrase
mee-jee-KAI kai-WAH
short conversation
短い会話で使える部分を選びましょう。
直接
adv
choh-KOO-set-soo
directly
実際の場面に直接つながるノートから始めましょう。
読み直す
verb
yoh-mee-now-SOO
to reread
読み直します
いつも全部読み直しますが、時間がかかりすぎます。
部分
noun
boo-BUN
part
短い会話で使える部分を選びましょう。
復習
noun
foo-koo-SHOO
review
復習したいです
今日のレッスンを復習したいです。
例文
noun
ray-BUN
example sentence
話す練習をする前に、例文を書いてもよいですね。
Quiz
Spelling
Tap the letters to spell the word.
to connect
Show Answer
つながるto start
Show Answer
始めればreal situations
Show Answer
実際の場面to reread