About This Lesson
Use Deciding whether to move an outdoor event indoors because of strong wind to practice Japanese conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.
Dialogue
A
予報では、屋外イベントの間も強風が続くそうです。
yoh-HOH deh-wah, oh-koo-GUY ee-BEN-toh no eye-DAH moh KYOH-foo gah tsoo-ZOO-koo soh-DESS. The forecast says strong winds will continue during the outdoor event.
B
それでは、テントや音響機器に問題が起きるかもしれません。
soh-reh-deh-WAH, TEN-toh yah ohn-KYOH kee-kee ni mohn-DAI gah oh-KEE-roo kah moh-shee-reh-MEN. That could be a problem with tents and sound equipment.
A
テーブルは固定できますが、横断幕を設置するのは危険かもしれません。
TEE-boo-roo wah koh-TEH dee-KEE-mahss gah, oh-DAHN-mah-koo oh seh-TEE soo-roo no wah KEE-ken kah moh-shee-reh-MEN. We can secure the tables, but putting up the banner might be dangerous.
B
元の準備のままにすることより、安全のほうが大切です。
moh-TOH no joon-BEE no mah-MAH ni soo-roo koh-TOH yoh-REE, ahn-ZEN no HOH gah tie-SET-soo dess. Safety matters more than keeping the original setup.
A
中止するべきでしょうか。それとも、全部を地域の会館に移しますか。
choo-SHEE soo-roo beh-kee deh-SHOH kah. soh-reh-toh-MOH, ZEN-boo oh CHEE-kee no KAI-kahn ni oo-TSOO-shee-mahss kah. Should we cancel, or move everything to the community hall?
B
会館が使えるなら、室内に移すほうがよいです。
KAI-kahn gah tsoo-kah-EH-roo nah-rah, shee-tsoo-NIGH ni oo-TSOO-soo HOH gah yoh-EE dess. Moving indoors is better if the hall is available.
A
主催者に電話して、室内で行う案について聞けます。
SHOO-sai-shah ni den-WAH shee-teh, shee-tsoo-NIGH deh oh-koh-NAH-oo ahn ni nee tsoo-EE-teh kee-KEH-mahss. I can call the organizer and ask about the indoor option.
B
参加者にも、出発する前に伝えてください。
sahn-KAH-shah ni moh, shoop-PAHT-soo-roo mah-EH ni tsoo-TAH-eh-teh koo-DAH-sai. Tell participants before they start traveling, too.
A
直前の変更は困りますが、危険な状況のほうがもっと悪いです。
choh-koo-ZEN no hen-KOH wah koh-MAH-ree-mahss gah, KEE-ken nah joh-KYOH no HOH gah MOHT-toh wah-ROO-ee dess. Late changes are frustrating, but dangerous conditions are worse.
B
天気で予定が変わるときは、明確な連絡が大切です。
TEN-kee deh yoh-TEH gah kah-WAH-roo toh-kee wah, may-KAH-koo nah ren-RAH-koo gah tie-SET-soo dess. Clear communication matters when weather changes the plan.Word by Word
予報
「予報」 means the forecast in this dialogue. It is the information used as the basis for saying that strong winds will continue. A common reuse is 「天気予報」 for a weather forecast.
で
In 「予報では」, 「で」 presents the forecast as the source or context for the information. Together with 「は」, it frames what the forecast says. This use is common when giving information based on a source or situation.
は
In 「予報では」, 「は」 marks the forecast as the topic being discussed. It helps set the forecast as the frame for the following statement. This form commonly follows a noun when introducing its situation or viewpoint.
屋外
「屋外」 means outdoors or outside a building, referring here to the event location. In 「屋外イベント」, it describes what kind of event is meant. It can be reused before a noun when specifying an outdoor setting.
イベント
「イベント」 means an event, here the planned outdoor gathering. It appears in 「屋外イベント」 to identify the activity affected by the weather. It is commonly used for an organized public or private occasion.
の
In 「屋外イベントの間」, 「の」 links 「屋外イベント」 to 「間」 and shows that the interval belongs to or is defined by the event. This linking use is common between two nouns.
間
In 「屋外イベントの間」, 「間」 means the period during the event. The noun before it specifies which period is meant. It is commonly used to describe something that continues during a defined time.
も
In 「間も」, 「も」 adds the sense of also or even to the period during the event. Here it emphasizes that the strong wind is expected to continue during that time as well. It commonly follows a time expression when adding another applicable time or situation.
強風
「強風」 means strong wind, the weather condition causing concern in the dialogue. It is the subject of 「強風が続く」. This word is useful when describing weather that may affect outdoor activities.
が
In 「強風が続く」, 「が」 marks 「強風」 as the thing that continues. It identifies the subject of the event being described. This use is common when stating what happens or continues.
続く
「続く」 means continue, and here it says that the strong wind will remain. The exact form is followed by 「そうです」 in 「強風が続くそうです」 to report the forecast. It can be reused when an event or condition remains over time.
そう
In 「強風が続くそうです」, 「そう」 indicates that the information is being reported from the forecast rather than presented as the speaker’s direct prediction. The full expression reports that the wind is expected to continue. It is useful when passing on information heard or read elsewhere.
です
In 「続くそうです」, 「です」 gives the reported statement a polite ending. It follows 「そう」 in this polite way of reporting information. This ending is used in polite conversation.
それ
「それ」 points back to the strong wind or the situation just described. In 「それでは」, it helps refer to that situation before explaining its possible effect on the equipment. This form is commonly used to refer to something already mentioned.
テント
「テント」 means tent, one of the outdoor items that could be affected by the wind. It appears in the example list 「テントや音響機器」. It can be reused when discussing temporary outdoor equipment or shelters.
や
In 「テントや音響機器」, 「や」 lists tents and sound equipment as examples rather than necessarily giving a complete list. It connects nouns that belong to the same group. This is useful when naming several representative items.
音響機器
「音響機器」 means sound equipment, such as the equipment used for an event’s audio. It is listed with 「テント」 as something that could cause a problem in strong wind. The word is useful when discussing equipment for sound or announcements.
に
In 「音響機器に問題が起きる」, 「に」 marks the equipment as the area or thing affected by the problem. The problem occurs in relation to that equipment. This use commonly identifies what may be affected by an event.
問題
「問題」 means a problem, here a problem that may occur with the tents and sound equipment. It is the subject of 「問題が起きる」. It can be reused for a difficulty or issue that needs attention.
起きる
「起きる」 means happen or occur, and here it describes a problem occurring with the equipment. The form 「問題が起きる」 places the problem as the subject of the event. It is commonly used for unexpected events, trouble, or changes that occur.
かもしれません
「かもしれません」 as a whole means that something may or might happen, so 「問題が起きるかもしれません」 expresses possibility rather than certainty. The components 「か」, 「も」, 「しれ」, 「ませ」, and 「ん」 work together in this polite possibility expression. It is useful when warning about a possible outcome without stating that it will definitely happen.
テーブル
「テーブル」 means table, here one of the event items that can be secured. It is the object of the action in 「テーブルは固定できます」. It can be reused for a table used at a home, workplace, or event.
固定
「固定」 refers to securing or fastening something so that it does not move easily. In 「固定できます」, it describes securing the tables against the wind. It is commonly used with objects whose position needs to remain stable.
できます
In 「固定できます」, 「できます」 says that the action can be done or is possible. Together, 「固定できます」 means the tables can be secured. This polite form is useful for stating ability or feasibility.
横断幕
「横断幕」 means a banner, specifically the large banner planned for the event. It is the object in 「横断幕を設置する」. The word is useful when discussing a banner displayed across or above an event area.
を
In 「横断幕を設置する」, 「を」 marks 「横断幕」 as the object being set up. It shows what the action is performed on. This is the usual object-marking use before an action.
設置
「設置」 means setting up or installing the banner in the event space. With 「する」 in 「設置する」, it names the action of putting the banner in place. It is commonly used for equipment, signs, or other objects that are placed for use.
する
In 「設置する」, 「する」 carries out the action named by 「設置」, giving the meaning to set up or install. The expression is followed by 「のは」 so that the action can be discussed as something potentially dangerous. This pattern is commonly used with action nouns.
危険
「危険」 means dangerous or involving danger, and here it describes setting up the banner in strong wind. In 「危険かもしれません」, the speaker presents that danger as a possibility. It is useful when evaluating whether an action or condition is safe.
元
In 「元の準備」, 「元」 means original or previous, referring to the setup that was planned first. It distinguishes that setup from a changed arrangement. This use is common when referring to an earlier state or plan.
準備
「準備」 means the preparation or setup for the event. In 「元の準備のままにする」, it refers to leaving the original arrangement unchanged. It can be reused for preparations made before an activity.
まま
In 「元の準備のままにする」, 「まま」 means keeping the preparation in its existing state without changing it. The phrase describes leaving the original setup as it is. It is useful when emphasizing that a state remains unchanged.
こと
In 「元の準備のままにすること」, 「こと」 turns the action of leaving the original setup unchanged into something that can be compared with safety. It refers to the action or situation as a whole. This use is common when discussing an action as an idea or choice.
より
In 「元の準備のままにすることより」, 「より」 introduces the comparison point, meaning than or compared with leaving the original setup unchanged. It works with 「ほうが」 to show which option is more important. This is useful when weighing two choices.
安全
「安全」 means safety or a safe condition, and here it is the priority in the decision. In 「安全のほうが大切です」, safety is presented as more important than keeping the original setup. It can be reused when evaluating risks and choices.
ほう
In 「安全のほうが大切です」, 「ほう」 identifies safety as the side or option preferred in the comparison. It works with 「より」 to show that one choice has greater importance. This form is useful when comparing alternatives.
大切
「大切」 means important, and here it says that safety should receive greater priority. In 「安全のほうが大切です」, it evaluates safety as more important than preserving the original setup. It can be reused when expressing priorities.
中止
「中止」 means cancellation or stopping an event. In 「中止するべきでしょうか」, it is the first option being considered for the outdoor event. It is useful when an arranged activity may need to be stopped.
べき
In 「中止するべきでしょうか」, 「べき」 expresses what should or ought to be done. The phrase asks whether cancelling is the appropriate choice. It is useful when asking about a recommended or responsible action.
でしょう
In 「中止するべきでしょうか」, 「でしょう」 makes the judgment tentative and polite rather than forceful. Together with 「か」, the expression asks whether cancellation would be advisable. It is useful when seeking an opinion about a possible decision.
か
At the end of 「中止するべきでしょうか」, 「か」 marks the sentence as a question. It turns the tentative judgment into a request for the other person’s view. This use is common at the end of a polite question.
それとも
「それとも」 introduces the alternative to cancelling: moving everything to the community hall. It means or instead in the question. It is useful when presenting another choice after a first option.
全部
「全部」 means everything or all of the items, referring here to the event materials and equipment. In 「全部を地域の会館に移しますか」, it is the object being moved. It can be reused when referring to an entire group without leaving items out.
地域
「地域」 means the local area or community. In 「地域の会館」, it describes a hall serving the local community. It can be reused when talking about local facilities, activities, or residents.
会館
「会館」 means a public or community hall, here the possible indoor venue. It appears in 「地域の会館」 as the place where the event could be moved. The word is useful for a building used for meetings or community events.
移します
「移します」 means move something to another place, and here it refers to moving everything to the community hall. It is the polite form used in the question 「全部を地域の会館に移しますか」. It is useful when someone deliberately relocates an object or activity.
使える
In 「会館が使えるなら」, 「使える」 means that the hall is available or can be used. Its availability is the condition for moving the event indoors. This form is useful when checking whether a place, tool, or resource is usable.
なら
In 「会館が使えるなら」, 「なら」 introduces the condition that the hall is available. The sentence then gives the preferred action under that assumption. It is useful when making a decision dependent on a stated condition.
室内
「室内」 means indoors or inside a building, referring here to the new event location. In 「室内に移す」, it marks the destination for moving the event. It can be reused when contrasting an indoor place with an outdoor one.
移す
「移す」 means to move something to another place, and here it means moving the event indoors. The exact phrase 「室内に移す」 identifies indoors as the destination. It is useful when relocating an object, activity, or arrangement.
よい
In 「移すほうがよいです」, 「よい」 means preferable or the better choice. It expresses the recommendation to move indoors if the hall is available. This form is useful when giving a polite judgment about what is best.
主催者
「主催者」 means the organizer, the person responsible for arranging the event. In the dialogue, this is the person who can answer about the indoor option. It can be reused when referring to the person or group running an event.
電話
In 「主催者に電話して」, 「電話」 refers to making a telephone call to the organizer. The person receiving the call is marked by 「に」 in the full phrase. It is useful when contacting someone directly by phone.
して
In 「電話して、室内で行う案について聞けます」, 「して」 links the action of calling with the following action of asking. It is the connected form used to show that one action leads into another. This pattern is useful for describing related actions in sequence.
行う
In 「室内で行う案」, 「行う」 means hold or conduct the event. It describes carrying out the event indoors as part of the proposal. It is commonly used for organized activities, events, or procedures.
案
「案」 means a proposal or option, here the proposal to hold the event indoors. In 「室内で行う案」, the preceding words specify what the proposal involves. It is useful when discussing a possible plan for consideration.
について
「について」 as a whole means about or concerning, and 「室内で行う案について」 identifies the indoor-event proposal as the topic of the inquiry. In this construction, 「に」 attaches to the topic and 「ついて」 forms the relation of being concerned with it. This expression is useful when asking or talking about a specific subject.
聞けます
In 「案について聞けます」, 「聞けます」 means can ask or inquire, because the speaker plans to contact the organizer. It expresses that the speaker can obtain information about the proposal. This form is useful when saying that information can be asked from someone.
参加者
「参加者」 means participants, the people who are expected to attend the event. In the dialogue, they should be informed before setting out. It can be reused for people taking part in an event or activity.
出発
「出発」 means departure or setting out, referring here to participants beginning their journey to the event. In 「出発する前」, it names the action that should not yet have started. It is useful when discussing the beginning of a trip or journey.
前
In 「出発する前に」, 「前」 means before the departure begins. The action following it should happen earlier than the departure. This use is common when setting a time limit for an action.
伝えて
In 「参加者にも、出発する前に伝えてください」, 「伝えて」 means tell or inform the participants. Its connected form links the act of informing to the polite request 「ください」. It is useful when passing information to another person.
ください
In 「伝えてください」, 「ください」 makes the request polite, meaning please tell or inform them. It follows the connected form 「伝えて」 to request that action. This expression is commonly used for polite requests.
直前
「直前」 means just before something happens, and here it refers to the time immediately before the event. In 「直前の変更」, it describes a change made very late. It is useful when emphasizing that there is almost no time before an event.
変更
「変更」 means a change, here a late change to the event arrangements or plan. It is the subject of 「直前の変更は困ります」. It can be reused for changes to schedules, locations, or arrangements.
困ります
In 「直前の変更は困ります」, 「困ります」 means that the late changes are troublesome or inconvenient. It politely expresses difficulty caused by the changes. This form is useful when explaining that a situation creates a practical problem.
な
In 「危険な状況」, 「な」 links 「危険」 to the noun 「状況」 and lets it describe the situation as dangerous. It appears between the descriptive word and the noun it modifies. This linking form is used when a noun-like description comes before a noun.
状況
「状況」 means the situation or conditions, here the dangerous weather conditions surrounding the event. In 「危険な状況」, it is described as dangerous. It can be reused when discussing the circumstances affecting a decision.
もっと
In 「もっと悪いです」, 「もっと」 means more or even more and strengthens the comparison. It shows that dangerous conditions are worse than the inconvenience of late changes. It is useful when intensifying a comparison or evaluation.
悪い
「悪い」 means bad, and in 「危険な状況のほうがもっと悪いです」 it means worse in comparison with late changes. The surrounding comparison gives it this relative meaning. It can be reused when evaluating one condition as less desirable than another.
天気
「天気」 means weather, which is the factor changing the event plan in the final line. It is the subject of 「天気で予定が変わる」. It can be reused when discussing weather conditions and their effects.
予定
「予定」 means the plan or schedule for the event. In 「予定が変わる」, it is the thing that changes because of the weather. It can be reused for an arranged activity, timetable, or intended plan.
変わる
「変わる」 means change, and here it describes the event plan changing because of the weather. The form 「予定が変わる」 presents the plan as the thing that changes. It is useful for changes that happen to a plan, condition, or situation.
とき
In 「天気で予定が変わるとき」, 「とき」 means when or at the time that the plan changes because of the weather. It introduces the situation in which clear communication matters. It is useful for describing what should happen under a particular circumstance.
明確
「明確」 means clear or explicit, and here it describes communication that leaves the changed plan understandable. In 「明確な連絡」, it modifies the notice given to people involved in the event. It is useful when information needs to be precise and easy to understand.
連絡
「連絡」 means communication or notification, here the message about the changed event plan. In 「明確な連絡」, it refers to giving people clear information. It can be reused when contacting others or notifying them about an important change.
Grammar Points
～直前に
出発する直前に変更を伝えます。
shoop-PAHT-soo-roo choh-koo-ZEN ni hen-KOH oh tsoo-TAH-eh-mahss.I will communicate the change just before departure.
「直前に」は、ある行動や出来事のすぐ前のタイミングを表します。
～できます
音響機器を固定できます。
ohn-KYOH kee-kee oh koh-TEH dee-KEH-mahss.We can secure the sound equipment.
「できます」は、何かをする能力や可能性があることを表します。
Japanese Vocabulary
安全
noun
ahn-ZEN
safety; safe
安全のほうが大切です
横断幕
noun
oh-DAHN-mah-koo
banner
横断幕を設置する
屋外
noun
oh-koo-GUY
outdoors; outdoor
屋外イベント
音響機器
noun
ohn-KYOH kee-kee
sound equipment
音響機器に問題が起きる
危険
adj
KEE-ken
dangerous; danger
危険かもしれません
起きる
verb
oh-KEE-roo
to occur; to happen
問題が起きるかもしれません
強風
noun
KYOH-foo
strong wind
強風が続く
固定する
verb
koh-TEH soo-roo
to secure; to fix in place
固定できます
テーブルは固定できます
設置する
verb
seh-TEE soo-roo
to install; to set up
横断幕を設置する
続く
verb
tsoo-ZOO-koo
to continue
強風が続くそうです
問題
noun
mohn-DAI
problem
問題が起きる
予報
noun
yoh-HOH
forecast
予報では
Quiz
Spelling
Tap the letters to spell the word.
sound equipment
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音響機器to secure; to fix in place
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固定できますto install; to set up
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設置するstrong wind