About This Lesson
Use Challenging a Risky Project Timeline to practice Japanese conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.
Dialogue
A
未解決のテスト上の問題を考えると、提案されたスケジュールはかなり意欲的に感じられます。
mi-kai-KET-soo no TES-toh-joh no MON-dai o kan-GAE-roo toh, tee-AN sah-REH-tah SKEH-joo-roo wa ka-NAH-ree ee-YOK-teh-kee nee kan-JEE-rah-reh-MAHS. The proposed timeline feels ambitious, given the unresolved testing issues.
B
その懸念は私も共有していますが、リーダー陣はレビューの前に勢いをつけたいと考えています。
so-no ke-NEN wa wa-TAH-shee mo kyoh-YOO shee-teh-ee-MAHS ga, ree-DAH-jin wa ree-BYOO no MAY nee ee-KYOH-ee o tsoo-keh-TAI toh kan-GAE-teh-ee-MAHS. I share that concern, though leadership wants momentum before the review.
A
不安定なものをリリースしたら、勢いは失われます。
foo-AN-tay nah MO-no o ree-REE-soo shee-TAH-rah, ee-KYOH-ee wa oo-SHEE-nah-wah-reh-MAHS. Momentum will suffer if we release something unstable.
B
分かりますが、証拠なしに延期すると、私たちの主張が弱くなるかもしれません。
wah-KAH-ree-MAHS ga, SHOH-koh nah-shee nee en-KEE soo-ROO-toh, wah-TAH-shee-tah-chee no SHOO-choh gah yoh-WAH-koo nah-roo kah-moh-shee-reh-MAH-sen. I understand, yet delaying without evidence may weaken our case.
A
最もリスクの高いテストを優先すれば、証拠を集められます。
MOT-toh moh ree-SOO-koo no ta-KAI TES-toh o yoo-SEN soo-reh-BAH, SHOH-koh o ah-tsoo-MEH-rah-reh-MAHS. We can gather evidence by prioritizing the riskiest tests.
B
それなら、議論をより客観的にし、守りの姿勢も弱められます。
so-reh-NAH-rah, gee-ROHN o yoh-REE kyahk-KAHN-teh-kee nee shee, mah-MOH-ree no shee-SAY mo yoh-WAH-meh-rah-reh-MAHS. That would make the discussion more objective and less defensive.
A
現在の結果に基づくリスクの概要があれば、それを後押しできます。
GEN-zai no kek-kah nee moo-toh-DZOO-koo ree-SOO-koo no gah-YOH gah ah-reh-BAH, soh-reh o ah-toh-OH-shee shee-TEH-MAHS. A risk summary based on current results would support that.
B
その概要を会議に持っていけます。
so-no gah-YOH o KAI-gee nee moht-teh ee-KEH-MAHS. I can bring that summary to the meeting.
B
そうすれば、現実的な判断ができます。
soh-oo-SOO-reh-BAH, gen-jee-tsoo-TEH-kee nah han-DAHN gah deh-KEH-MAHS. So we can make a practical decision.Word by Word
未解決
In 「未解決のテスト上の問題」, 「未解決」 means that the issues have not been settled or resolved. It commonly appears before a noun in the pattern 「未解決の」 + noun when describing an outstanding matter.
の
In 「未解決のテスト上の問題」, 「の」 links the preceding description to the following noun phrase. The reusable pattern is 「AのB」, meaning that B is described or qualified by A.
テスト
In 「テスト上の問題」, 「テスト」 refers to testing in the project context. It is commonly used with project words such as 「テストの結果」 or in the pattern 「テスト上の」 + noun.
上
In 「テスト上の問題」, 「上」 means “in terms of” or “from the standpoint of,” not physical position. The pattern 「X上の問題」 identifies an issue related to the area represented by X.
問題
In 「テスト上の問題」, 「問題」 means a problem or issue that needs attention. It is often used with a topic or field before it, as in 「テスト上の問題」.
を
In 「問題を考えると」, 「を」 marks 「問題」 as the thing being considered. A common reuse pattern is 「Nを考える」 when taking a matter into account.
考える
In 「問題を考えると」, 「考える」 means to consider the issue when judging the situation. The pattern 「Nを考えると」 is useful for saying “when taking N into account.”
と
In 「考えると」, 「と」 introduces the result or viewpoint that follows from considering something. The pattern 「Vると」 can describe what follows when an action or condition is taken into account.
提案
In 「提案されたスケジュール」, 「提案」 supplies the meaning of a proposal. It is commonly used in the sequence 「提案された」 before a noun to describe something that was proposed.
された
In 「提案されたスケジュール」, 「された」 shows that the schedule was proposed by someone. The sequence 「Vされた」 before a noun is useful for describing something that received an action.
スケジュール
In 「提案されたスケジュール」, 「スケジュール」 means the project schedule or timeline. It commonly combines with words describing a proposed, revised, or current plan.
は
In 「スケジュールは」, 「は」 marks the schedule as the topic being evaluated. It can also create a contrast when the topic is compared with another matter.
かなり
In 「かなり意欲的」, 「かなり」 means quite or considerably and strengthens the description that follows. It is a useful adverb before an adjective or descriptive expression.
意欲的
In 「意欲的に感じられます」, 「意欲的」 describes the timeline as ambitious or showing strong drive. The pattern 「意欲的に」 can describe the way an action or plan is perceived.
に
In 「意欲的に感じられます」, 「に」 connects the description 「意欲的」 to the verb 「感じられます」. This adverbial pattern is useful when describing how something is perceived or carried out.
感じられます
In 「意欲的に感じられます」, 「感じられます」 means that something feels or seems a certain way to the speaker. The pattern 「Xに感じられます」 presents X as the impression received.
その
In 「その懸念」, 「その」 refers back to the concern just mentioned. It is used before a noun when pointing to an already known or previously discussed matter.
懸念
In 「その懸念」, 「懸念」 means a concern about a possible problem or risk. It is useful in professional discussions when referring to a specific concern with 「その」 or another modifier.
私
In 「私は」, 「私」 means “I” and identifies the speaker. It is used with a topic marker such as 「は」 when the speaker gives a personal view.
も
In 「私も共有しています」, 「も」 means “also” or “too,” showing that the speaker shares the same concern. It can replace 「は」 when adding the speaker to an existing statement.
共有
In 「懸念は私も共有しています」, 「共有」 means to share the same concern or understanding. A common business pattern is 「Nを共有する」 for sharing information, views, or concerns.
しています
In 「共有しています」, 「しています」 presents the sharing as a current state or ongoing position. Together with 「共有」, it is useful for saying that someone currently shares information, an opinion, or a concern.
が
In 「共有していますが」, 「が」 connects the first statement to a contrasting one, meaning “but” here. It is commonly placed at the end of a clause before a different consideration.
リーダー陣
In 「リーダー陣」, 「リーダー陣」 means the group of leaders or the leadership team. It is useful when referring collectively to the people responsible for directing a project.
レビュー
In 「レビューの前」, 「レビュー」 means the planned review or evaluation. It commonly appears with a modifier such as 「の前」 to locate an action in relation to that event.
前
In 「レビューの前」, 「前」 means “before” the review. The common time expression is 「Nの前」, meaning before N takes place.
勢い
In 「勢いをつけたい」, 「勢い」 means momentum or forward drive. In a project discussion, it refers to maintaining progress, and the pattern 「勢いをつける」 means to build momentum.
つけたい
In 「勢いをつけたい」, 「つけたい」 expresses the desire to build or add something, here momentum. The pattern 「Nをつけたい」 states that the speaker wants to give N a stronger or added quality.
考えています
In 「勢いをつけたいと考えています」, 「考えています」 presents a current view, intention, or plan. It commonly follows 「と」 to report what someone thinks or intends.
不安定
In 「不安定なもの」, 「不安定」 means unstable or not reliable. It is used before a noun with 「な」 when describing a thing, system, or situation.
な
In 「不安定なもの」, 「な」 links the descriptive expression 「不安定」 to the noun 「もの」. This pattern is used when a descriptive word of this type directly modifies a noun.
もの
In 「不安定なもの」, 「もの」 means a thing or something, referring here to an unstable product or release. The pattern 「Aなもの」 describes something by its preceding quality.
リリース
In 「リリースしたら」, 「リリース」 means releasing a product or software. In project settings it commonly combines with 「する」, as in the conditional form 「リリースしたら」.
したら
In 「リリースしたら」, 「したら」 introduces the condition “if” or “when” the release happens. The pattern 「Vたら」 is useful for stating a result that follows an action or event.
失われます
In 「勢いは失われます」, 「失われます」 means that something is lost or disappears. It commonly follows the thing that is lost, such as momentum, trust, or an opportunity.
分かります
In 「分かりますが」, 「分かります」 means “I understand” in response to the other person’s point. It is useful for acknowledging someone’s reasoning before adding a qualification or different view.
証拠
In 「証拠なしに」, 「証拠」 means evidence supporting a claim or decision. It commonly combines with 「なしに」 to describe acting without evidence.
なし
In 「証拠なしに」, 「なし」 expresses the absence of something, meaning “without” evidence in this context. The pattern 「Nなしに」 is used when an action occurs without N.
延期
In 「延期すると」, 「延期」 means delaying or postponing an event or decision. It commonly combines with 「する」, as in 「延期する」 when discussing project timing.
すると
In 「延期すると」, 「すると」 introduces the result that may follow the postponement. The pattern 「Vすると」 can describe what happens when an action is carried out.
私たち
In 「私たちの主張」, 「私たち」 means “we” or “us” and identifies the group the speaker belongs to. Before 「の」, it can show that a claim, plan, or responsibility belongs to that group.
主張
In 「私たちの主張」, 「主張」 means the position or case that the team is trying to support. It is useful in discussions about evidence, reasoning, and decisions.
弱く
In 「主張が弱くなる」, 「弱く」 means “weaker” as part of a change in condition. The pattern 「弱くなる」 describes something becoming less convincing, strong, or effective.
なる
In 「弱くなる」, 「なる」 means “become,” showing a change into the state described by 「弱く」. The reusable pattern is 「Aくなる」 for becoming more or less A.
かもしれません
In 「弱くなるかもしれません」, 「かも」 introduces a possible outcome, while 「しれません」 completes the polite expression of uncertainty. Together, 「かもしれません」 means that something might happen and is useful when the speaker does not claim certainty.
最も
In 「最もリスクの高いテスト」, 「最も」 means “the most” and marks the highest degree in the comparison. It commonly comes before an adjective or descriptive phrase.
リスク
In 「リスクの高いテスト」, 「リスク」 means risk or the possibility of a harmful outcome. It commonly appears with 「高い」 when identifying something that carries a high level of risk.
高い
In 「リスクの高いテスト」, 「高い」 means high, describing the level of risk associated with the tests. The pattern 「Nの高い」 + noun is used for something with a high degree of N.
優先
In 「テストを優先すれば」, 「優先」 means to prioritize the tests. It commonly appears with 「する」 and the object marker 「を」 when deciding what should receive attention first.
すれば
In 「優先すれば」, 「すれば」 presents prioritizing the riskiest tests as the condition or method for gathering evidence. The pattern 「Vば」 can mean “if one does V” or “by doing V,” depending on context.
集められます
In 「証拠を集められます」, 「集められます」 means that the speaker can gather or collect something. It is useful with objects such as evidence, data, or information.
それ
In 「それなら」, 「それ」 refers to the plan or proposal just mentioned. It is used to point back to a previously stated idea rather than introducing a new one.
なら
In 「それなら」, 「なら」 means “if that is the case” or “in that case.” The pattern 「それなら」 is useful when responding to the previous speaker’s suggestion.
議論
In 「議論をより客観的に」, 「議論」 means the discussion or debate about the project decision. It commonly takes 「を」 when the discussion is being changed, guided, or evaluated.
より
In 「より客観的に」, 「より」 means “more,” indicating a comparison with the current level of objectivity. It commonly comes before an adjective or descriptive expression.
客観的
In 「より客観的に」, 「客観的」 means objective and based on evidence rather than personal defensiveness. The pattern 「より客観的に」 describes making a discussion more evidence-focused.
し
In 「客観的にし、守りの姿勢も弱められます」, 「し」 links the first effect to the next effect, roughly “and.” It is useful for connecting multiple related actions, results, or reasons in one statement.
守り
In 「守りの姿勢」, 「守り」 means a defensive posture in the discussion, not physical protection. The pattern 「守りの姿勢」 is useful when describing a person or group that is mainly defending its position.
姿勢
In 「守りの姿勢」, 「姿勢」 means an attitude, stance, or posture toward an issue. It commonly follows a noun that describes the kind of stance, such as 「守りの」.
弱められます
In 「守りの姿勢も弱められます」, 「弱められます」 means that the defensive posture can be reduced or made less strong. It is useful when discussing ways to reduce the intensity of a reaction, position, or effect.
現在
In 「現在の結果」, 「現在」 means current or present, referring to results available now. The pattern 「現在の」 + noun is useful for distinguishing present information from older information.
結果
In 「現在の結果」, 「結果」 means the results produced by the tests or other project work. It commonly appears with a modifier such as 「現在の」 when evidence is being evaluated.
基づく
In 「結果に基づくリスクの概要」, 「基づく」 means “based on” the results. The pattern 「Nに基づく」 + noun is useful for describing a summary, decision, or recommendation grounded in N.
概要
In 「リスクの概要」, 「概要」 means a summary or overview of the risks. It is useful when presenting the main points without giving every detail.
あれば
In 「概要があれば」, 「あれば」 means “if there is” or “if it is available.” The pattern 「Nがあれば」 introduces something whose availability would make a result possible.
後押し
In 「それを後押しできます」, 「後押し」 means support or backing for the proposed approach. It commonly refers to evidence, data, or a document that strengthens a decision or argument.
できます
In 「後押しできます」, 「できます」 means “can” or “is able to,” expressing possibility or ability. It commonly follows a verb or noun-plus-する expression to state what can be done.
会議
In 「会議に持っていけます」, 「会議」 means the meeting where the summary will be presented. It commonly appears with 「に」 to identify the destination or event connected to an action.
持っていけます
In 「その概要を会議に持っていけます」, 「持って」 contributes the idea of carrying or taking the summary, while 「いけます」 expresses that this can be done. Together, 「持っていけます」 means “can take it to” a destination, and the pattern is 「Nを場所に持っていく」.
そうすれば
In 「そうすれば、現実的な判断ができます」, 「そう」 refers to the plan just described, while 「すれば」 makes it the condition for the result. Together, 「そうすれば」 means “if we do that” or “then,” and it commonly introduces the expected outcome.
現実的
In 「現実的な判断」, 「現実的」 means practical and workable under the actual circumstances. It is used before a noun with 「な」 when describing a decision, plan, or solution.
判断
In 「現実的な判断」, 「判断」 means a decision or judgment reached after considering the available information. It is useful in professional contexts when selecting a practical course of action.
Grammar Points
〜すると
リリースを延期すると、勢いが不安定になります。
ree-REE-soo o en-KEE soo-ROO-toh, ee-KYOH-ee gah foo-AN-tay nee nah-ree-MAHS.If we postpone the release, momentum will become unstable.
「〜すると」は、ある条件の後に起こる結果を表します。
〜ば
現在の結果を優先すれば、現実的な判断を後押しできます。
GEN-zai no kek-kah o yoo-SEN soo-reh-BAH, gen-jee-tsoo-TEH-kee nah han-DAHN o ah-toh-OH-shee shee-TEH-MAHS.If we prioritize the current results, we can support a practical decision.
「〜ば」は条件を表します。動詞の形を変えて「〜すれば」と使います。
Japanese Vocabulary
スケジュール
noun
SKEH-joo-roo
timeline; schedule
テスト上の問題
phrase
TES-toh-joh no MON-dai
testing issues
リーダー陣
noun
ree-DAH-jin
leadership; the leadership team
リリース
noun
ree-REE-soo
release
意欲的
adj
ee-YOK-teh-kee
ambitious
意欲的に
延期すると
verb
en-KEE soo-ROO-toh
if delaying; when postponing
共有しています
verb
kyoh-YOO shee-teh-ee-MAHS
share; have in common
懸念
noun
ke-NEN
concern
勢い
noun
ee-KYOH-ee
momentum
提案された
adj
tee-AN sah-REH-tah
proposed
不安定な
adj
foo-AN-tay nah
unstable
未解決
adj
mi-kai-KET-soo
unresolved
未解決の
未解決のテスト上の問題
Quiz
Spelling
Tap the letters to spell the word.
proposed
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提案されたtimeline; schedule
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スケジュールunresolved
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未解決のambitious