Planning an Outdoor Visit During a Heatwave | Learn Japanese in English

Japanese lesson set in a contemporary Tokyo everyday setting: During a heatwave, two adults plan a market visit for a cooler, quieter time with shade, water, and flexibility..

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Dialogue

A

猛暑は続くと予想されています。

moh-SHOH wa tsoo-ZOO-koo toh yoh-SOH sah-reh-TEH-ee-mahs. The heatwave is expected to continue.
B

それなら、外での予定は涼しい時間帯に計画したほうがよさそうです。

soh-reh-NAH-rah, SOH-toh deh noh yoh-TEH-ee wa soo-zoo-SHEE jee-KAHN-tai nee kay-ee-KAH-koo shee-tah hoh-GAH yoh-sah-SOH dess. Then we should plan anything outside for the cooler part of the day.
A

市場に行きたかったのですが、人混みで難しくなるかもしれません。

EE-chee-bah nee ee-kee-tah-KAHT-tah noh dess gah, hee-toh-GOH-mee deh moo-zoo-kah-SHEE-koo nah-roo kah-moh shee-reh-MAH-sen. I wanted to visit the market, but the crowds might make it harder.
B

その暑さでは、静かな時間を選んで、立ち続けるのは避けたほうがよさそうです。

SOH-noh ah-tsoo-sah deh-wa, shee-zoo-kah-nah jee-KAHN oh eh-RAHN-deh, tah-chee-tsoo-zoo-keh-roo noh wa sah-keh-tah hoh-GAH yoh-sah-SOH dess. In that heat, we should choose a quieter time and avoid standing around.
A

日陰のある道を通って、必要なときは屋内で休めます。

hee-kah-geh noh AH-roo mee-CHEE oh toh-oot-teh, hee-tsoo-YOH nah TOH-kee wa oh-koo-NAH-ee deh yah-soo-meh-MAHS. We can take shaded streets and rest indoors when needed.
B

そうすれば、暑さがさらに厳しくなっても、予定を柔軟に変えられます。

soh-oo-sheh-reh-bah, ah-tsoo-sah gah sah-rah-NEE kee-bee-SHEE-koo naht-teh-moh, yoh-TEH-ee oh joo-NAHN nee kah-eh-rah-reh-MAHS. That gives us more flexibility if the heat gets worse.
A

帽子と多めの水があると役に立ちますか。

BOH-shee toh OH-meh noh MEE-zoo gah AH-roo toh yah-koo nee tah-chee-MAHS kah? Would a hat and extra water help?
B

帽子があると助かりますし、軽い服を着れば歩きやすくなります。

BOH-shee gah AH-roo toh tah-soo-kah-ree-MAHS shee, kah-roo-EE foo-koo oh kee-reh-bah ah-roo-kee yah-soo-koo nah-ree-MAHS. A hat will help, and light clothing would make the walk easier.
A

それなら、暑すぎると感じたら予定を変えられます。

soh-reh-NAH-rah, ah-tsoo-SOO-ghee-roo toh kahn-JEE-tah-rah yoh-TEH-ee oh kah-eh-rah-reh-MAHS. Then we can change the plan if it feels too hot.
B

暑い日に十分柔軟な計画だと思います。

ah-tsoo-EE hee nee joo-BOON joo-NAHN nah kay-ee-KAH-koo dah toh oh-moh-ee-MAHS. That sounds flexible enough for a hot day.

Word by Word

猛暑 “猛暑” means the intense heat or heatwave being discussed here. It is the topic of the statement in “猛暑は続くと予想されています,” so it is useful when talking about unusually severe summer heat.
は “は” marks “猛暑” as the topic of the statement. It presents the heatwave as the situation being discussed before giving the prediction about it.
続く “続く” means continue, and here it says that the intense heat will continue. In “猛暑は続くと予想されています,” it gives the content of the prediction.
と “と” marks the preceding clause as the content of a prediction in “猛暑は続くと予想されています.” It is useful after a statement when reporting what someone expects or predicts.
予想 “予想” means an expectation or prediction in “予想されています.” Here it identifies the continuation of the heat as the expected situation.
されています “されています” presents something as currently expected or regarded as likely, in a polite form. Together with “予想,” it is used for predictions such as weather forecasts.
それなら “それなら” means then or in that case in response to the previous prediction. “それ” refers to the situation just mentioned, and “なら” frames that situation as the basis for the next suggestion.
外 “外” means outside in “外での予定.” It identifies plans or activities that take place outdoors, useful when deciding whether weather conditions affect them.
で “で” marks the setting of an activity in “外での予定.” Here it shows that the plans concern being outside, and it commonly marks where an activity happens.
の “の” links “外で” to “予定” in “外での予定,” making the first phrase describe the type of plans. This pattern is useful for connecting a place or activity to a following noun.
予定 “予定” means a plan or schedule, here referring to plans for outdoor activities. It is the topic in “外での予定は,” so it can be used when discussing what someone intends to do.
涼しい “涼しい” means cool in “涼しい時間帯.” It describes the part of the day chosen because the heat is less intense, and it can modify a time, place, or other condition.
時間帯 “時間帯” means a time period or part of the day. In “涼しい時間帯に,” it identifies the cooler period for arranging the outdoor plan.
に “に” marks the time selected for the plan in “涼しい時間帯に計画したほうがよさそうです.” It commonly follows a time expression when scheduling or directing an action toward that time.
計画 “計画” means planning or a plan, and here it refers to arranging the outdoor activities for a cooler period. It is used with an action in “計画したほうがよさそうです” to give practical advice.
した “した” is the form used in “計画したほうがよさそうです” to present planning as the preferable action. In this advice pattern, it does not simply report a past action; it helps recommend what to do.
ほう “ほう” means the preferable option or side in “計画したほうがよさそうです.” Together with the following expression, it compares the recommended action with other possibilities and is useful for giving advice.
が “が” marks the recommended option in the pattern “計画したほうがよさそうです.” It identifies the option that seems better or more advisable.
よさそう “よさそう” means seems good or seems advisable here. In “計画したほうがよさそうです,” it softens the recommendation into a judgment that the plan appears suitable.
です “です” gives the advice a polite ending in “計画したほうがよさそうです.” It is useful when expressing an opinion or recommendation politely.
市場 “市場” means market in “市場に行きたかった.” It is the destination of the desired visit, so it can be used for a place where people buy or sell goods.
行きたかった “行きたかった” expresses that the speaker wanted to go to the market. The destination appears before it in “市場に行きたかった,” a useful pattern for describing a past desire to visit somewhere.
人混み “人混み” means a crowd of people, here referring to the crowds at the market. In “人混みで難しくなる,” it describes the circumstance that may make the visit more difficult.
難しく “難しく” means difficult in the form used before “なる.” In “難しくなるかもしれません,” it describes the visit as becoming harder, and this form commonly links a quality to a change.
なる “なる” means become in “難しくなる.” It shows a change into a more difficult situation, which is useful when describing how conditions develop.
かもしれません “かもしれません” means might or may and expresses uncertainty about the visit becoming difficult. “かも” introduces the possibility, while “しれません” completes the polite expression of uncertainty.
その “その” means that and points back to the heat already being discussed. In “その暑さでは,” it identifies the heat as the condition under which the next advice applies.
暑さ “暑さ” means the heat itself in “その暑さでは.” It names the weather condition as a situation or cause, which is useful when explaining how heat affects plans.
静かな “静かな” means quiet in “静かな時間.” It describes the kind of time the speakers want to choose, especially one with fewer people or less activity.
時間 “時間” means time, here the time they should choose. It is the direct object in “時間を選んで,” so it is useful when selecting a suitable time for an activity.
を “を” marks “時間” as the object of “選んで” in “時間を選んで.” It commonly marks what someone chooses, changes, avoids, or otherwise acts on.
選んで “選んで” means choose and links the choice of time to the following advice. In “時間を選んで、立ち続けるのは避けたほうがよさそうです,” it connects two actions in the suggested plan.
立ち続ける “立ち続ける” means continue standing or remain standing. Here it describes standing around for an extended time, and it is useful for talking about an action that keeps going.
避けた “避けた” appears in “立ち続けるのは避けたほうがよさそうです” to recommend avoiding continued standing. In this advice pattern, it helps present avoidance as the preferable choice rather than simply reporting a past avoidance.
日陰 “日陰” means shade, especially a place protected from direct sunlight. In “日陰のある道,” it identifies the shade available along the route.
ある “ある” means exist or be present in “日陰のある道.” It says that shade is available on the road, and it is useful for describing what a place has or contains.
道 “道” means road or route in “日陰のある道.” It is the route the speakers can take to reduce their exposure to the heat.
通って “通って” means go through or take a route in “日陰のある道を通って.” It links the chosen route to the next action and is useful when explaining how someone travels somewhere.
必要 “必要” means necessary or needed in “必要なとき.” It describes the situation in which resting indoors becomes appropriate.
な “な” links “必要” to the noun “とき” in “必要なとき.” It allows the idea of being necessary to describe the time when something happens.
とき “とき” means time or when in “必要なときは.” Together with the preceding phrase, it means when needed and is useful for stating when an action should be taken.
屋内 “屋内” means indoors or inside a building. In “屋内で休めます,” it identifies the place where the speakers can rest when the heat requires a break.
休めます “休めます” means can rest in a polite form. In “屋内で休めます,” it says that resting indoors is an available option when needed.
そうすれば “そうすれば” means if that is done or then, referring to the route and rest plan just described. “そう” means in that way, and “すれば” presents it as the condition leading to the next result.
さらに “さらに” means further or even more in “暑さがさらに厳しくなっても.” It emphasizes that the heat may become more severe than it already is.
厳しく “厳しく” means severely or harshly in the form used before “なって.” Here it describes the heat becoming more severe, and this form links the quality to that change.
なって “なって” means becoming and links “厳しく” to the condition that follows. In “暑さがさらに厳しくなっても,” it describes the heat reaching a more severe state.
も “も” means even in the conditional phrase “暑さがさらに厳しくなっても.” It shows that the plan remains flexible even if the heat gets worse.
柔軟 “柔軟” means flexible or adaptable in “柔軟に変えられます.” With “に” in the dialogue, it describes changing the plan in a flexible way, useful when arrangements can be adjusted.
変えられます “変えられます” means can change in a polite form. In “予定を柔軟に変えられます,” it expresses the ability to adjust the schedule when conditions change.
帽子 “帽子” means hat, here suggested as protection from the heat. It is one of the possible helpful items in “帽子と多めの水,” so it is useful when discussing what to bring outside.
多め “多め” means extra or a relatively large amount in “多めの水.” It indicates that the amount of water should be more than a usual amount, useful when preparing supplies.
水 “水” means water, here an item to bring for a hot outdoor visit. In “帽子と多めの水,” it is joined with the hat as something that may help.
役に立ちます “役に立ちます” means be helpful or useful in “帽子と多めの水があると役に立ちますか.” “役” gives the idea of a useful role, “に” marks the relation to that role, and “立ちます” completes the expression. It is used to ask or state whether something provides practical help.
か “か” marks the sentence as a question in “役に立ちますか.” It is useful for asking politely whether an item, action, or idea will help.
助かります “助かります” means that something helps or is appreciated in “帽子があると助かります.” The pattern “帽子があると助かります” is useful for saying that having something available would make a situation easier.
し “し” connects one supporting point to an additional one in “助かりますし、軽い服を着れば歩きやすくなります.” It is useful when giving more than one reason or benefit.
軽い “軽い” means light in “軽い服.” Here it describes clothing that makes walking easier in hot weather, and it can modify an item whose weight or feel is small.
服 “服” means clothing or clothes in “軽い服を着れば.” It is the item being worn and is useful when discussing what to wear for a particular condition.
着れば “着れば” means if one wears in “軽い服を着れば歩きやすくなります.” It presents wearing light clothes as the condition that leads to easier walking.
歩きやすく “歩きやすく” means easy to walk in or easy for walking in the form used before “なります.” In “歩きやすくなります,” it describes a change toward more comfortable walking.
なります “なります” means becomes in “歩きやすくなります.” It shows that wearing light clothing changes the walking experience, and it is the polite form used to describe that result.
暑すぎる “暑すぎる” means be too hot in “暑すぎると感じたら.” It describes heat exceeding a comfortable level and sets the condition for changing the plan.
感じたら “感じたら” means if or when one feels in “暑すぎると感じたら.” It introduces the point at which the speakers notice that the heat is excessive and should respond.
暑い “暑い” means hot in “暑い日に.” It describes the day on which the flexible plan is being evaluated, and it is useful for talking about weather conditions.
日 “日” means day in “暑い日に.” With the preceding description, it identifies a hot day as the situation for the plan.
十分 “十分” means enough or sufficiently in “十分柔軟な計画.” It shows that the plan has an adequate degree of flexibility for the hot day.
だ “だ” is the plain copula linking “十分柔軟な計画” to the speaker’s judgment in “十分柔軟な計画だと思います.” It states what the plan is before the polite expression of opinion.
思います “思います” means think or feel in a polite form. In “十分柔軟な計画だと思います,” it presents the statement as the speaker’s opinion about the plan.

Grammar Points

〜たら

暑すぎると感じたら、予定を変えられます。

ah-tsoo-SOO-ghee-roo toh kahn-JEE-tah-rah, yoh-TEH-ee oh kah-eh-rah-reh-MAHS.

If you feel it is too hot, you can change the plan.

〜たら expresses a condition meaning “if” or “when.”

〜たほうがよさそうです

人混みは避けたほうがよさそうです。

hee-toh-GOH-mee wa sah-keh-tah hoh-GAH yoh-sah-SOH dess.

It seems better to avoid crowded areas.

〜たほうがよさそうです gives advice while softening it to “it seems better to.”

Japanese Vocabulary

それなら conj
soh-reh-NAH-rah then; in that case
外での予定 phrase
SOH-toh deh noh yoh-TEH-ee outdoor plans
市場 noun
EE-chee-bah market
人混み noun
hee-toh-GOH-mee crowd; crowded area
静かな adj
shee-zoo-kah-NAH quiet
選んで verb
eh-RAHN-deh choose and; selecting
続く verb
tsoo-ZOO-koo to continue
難しくなる phrase
moo-zoo-kah-SHEE-koo nah-ROO to become difficult; to make things harder
猛暑 noun
moh-SHOH heatwave; extreme heat
予想されています phrase
yoh-SOH sah-reh-TEH-ee-mahs is expected; is predicted
立ち続ける verb
tah-chee-tsoo-zoo-KEH-roo to continue standing
涼しい時間帯 phrase
soo-zoo-SHEE jee-KAHN-tai cooler time of day

Quiz

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

is expected; is predicted

Show Answer予想されています

cooler time of day

Show Answer涼しい時間帯

then; in that case

Show Answerそれなら

to become difficult; to make things harder

Show Answer難しくなる