About This Lesson
Use Evaluating Workshop Application Beyond Satisfaction to practice Japanese conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.
Dialogue
A
ワークショップの後は、満足度の点数だけでは不十分です。
WAHRK-shop-puh noh ah-TOH wah, mahn-zoh-KOO-doh noh ten-SOO dah-KEH deh-wah foo-JOO-boon dess. After the workshop, we need more than satisfaction scores.
B
参加者が後でその方法を実践するかどうかを測るべきです。
san-kah-SHAH gah ah-TOH deh soh-noh HOH-hoh oh jiss-SEN soo-ROO kah doh-KAH oh hah-KAH-roo beh-KEE dess. We should measure whether participants apply the method later.
A
実践を測るのは難しいですが、そのほうが重要です。
jiss-SEN oh hah-KAH-roo noh-wah moo-zoo-kah-SHEE dess gah, soh-noh HOH gah joo-YOH dess. Application is harder to measure, but it matters more.
B
実践した後に、短い振り返りのメモを書いてもらうこともできます。
jiss-SEN shee-tah ah-TOH nee, mee-jee-KAI foo-ree-kah-EH-ree noh MEH-moh oh KAH-ee-teh moh-RAH-oo koh-toh moh deh-KEE-mahss. We could ask for brief reflection notes after implementation.
A
それなら、何が変わり、何がまだ難しかったのかが分かります。
soh-reh-NAH-rah, nah-NEE gah KAH-wah-ree, nah-NEE gah MAH-dah moo-zoo-kah-SHEE-kah-tah noh-kah gah wah-kah-ree-MAHSS. That would show what changed and what remained difficult.
B
次回のセッションを改善するための材料にもなります。
jee-KAI noh sehss-SHON oh kai-ZEN soo-ROO tah-meh noh zai-RYOH nee-moh nah-ree-MAHSS. It also gives us material for improving the next session.
A
正直に回答できるくらい、フォームは短くしておきましょう。
shoh-JEE-kee nee kai-TOH deh-KEE-roo koo-RAI, FOHR-moo wah mee-jee-KAH-koo shee-teh oh-kee-mah-SHOH. Let's keep the form short enough to complete honestly.
B
評価が多すぎると、いい加減な回答が生まれることがよくあります。
hyoh-KAH gah oh-SOO-gee-roo toh, ee-kah-GEN-ahn-ah kai-TOH gah oo-mah-REH-roo koh-toh gah YOH-koo ah-ree-MAHSS. Excessive evaluation often produces careless answers.Word by Word
ワークショップ
“ワークショップ” means “workshop,” referring here to the professional event discussed by the colleagues. It is used as the noun in “ワークショップの後は,” linking the event to the time that follows it. This form is useful when discussing training events, seminars, or practical group sessions.
の
In “ワークショップの後は,” “の” links “ワークショップ” to “後,” giving the meaning “after the workshop.” It commonly connects a noun with another noun that describes a relationship such as time, ownership, or category. Use it when one noun modifies or specifies another noun.
後
In “ワークショップの後は,” “後” means “after” or “the time following” the workshop. In “後で,” it refers to a later time, after the practice has taken place. This form is useful for locating an action after an event or at a later point.
は
In “ワークショップの後は,” “は” marks “after the workshop” as the topic and sets the context for the statement. It can also highlight a topic or create a contrast depending on the sentence. Here it frames the evaluation needed after the workshop.
満足度
“満足度” means “satisfaction level,” referring to how satisfied participants were with the workshop. In “満足度の点数,” it specifies the type of scores being discussed. This noun is useful when evaluating services, events, products, or experiences.
点数
“点数” means “score” or “number of points,” and here it refers to numerical satisfaction scores. It appears in “満足度の点数,” where the scores measure satisfaction. This word is useful for talking about test results, ratings, or numerical evaluations.
だけ
In “満足度の点数だけでは,” “だけ” means “only” and limits the evidence to satisfaction scores alone. Together with “では,” it helps express that this limited basis is insufficient. Use it after a noun when emphasizing that nothing beyond that item is included.
で
In “点数だけでは不十分です,” “で” presents the satisfaction scores as the basis or condition being considered. The meaning is that using only those scores is not enough. This particle can mark the means, situation, or condition under which something is judged.
不十分
“不十分” means “insufficient” or “not enough,” describing the satisfaction scores as inadequate for the intended evaluation. It is followed by “です” in the polite statement “不十分です.” This word is useful when a quantity, explanation, or method does not meet a requirement.
です
In “不十分です,” “です” gives the sentence a polite, formal ending and states that something is insufficient. It follows the noun-like description “不十分.” This form is common in polite explanations, assessments, and workplace discussions.
参加者
“参加者” means “participant,” referring here to people who attended the workshop. In “参加者が,” it is presented as the subject of whether the method is later practiced. This noun is useful for discussing people taking part in a meeting, event, course, or activity.
が
In “参加者が後で,” “が” marks “参加者” as the subject of the action being measured. It identifies who may practice the method later. This particle commonly marks the subject of an action, event, or state.
その
In “その方法,” “その” means “that” or “the mentioned,” pointing back to a method already understood in the conversation. It directly modifies “方法.” Use it before a noun when referring to something previously mentioned or known from the context.
方法
“方法” means “method,” referring here to the method introduced in the workshop. In “その方法を実践する,” it is the object of practicing or applying. This noun is useful when explaining a way of doing something or a procedure to follow.
を
In “その方法を実践する,” “を” marks “その方法” as the object of the action. It shows what the participants are expected to practice. This particle commonly follows the direct object of an action verb.
実践
In “実践する,” “実践” means “practice” or “application,” referring to putting the workshop method into actual use. With “する,” it forms the action of practicing or applying the method. This noun is useful when discussing the practical use of knowledge, skills, or methods.
する
In “実践する,” “する” means “to do” and turns “実践” into the action “to practice” or “to apply.” The full expression refers to putting the method into use. This pattern is common with noun-plus-する expressions describing an action.
かどうか
In “実践するかどうか,” “かどうか” expresses “whether or not” the participants practice the method later. The component “か” introduces the uncertainty and “どうか” completes the meaning of whether the condition is true; together they describe the whole question being measured. Use this construction after a clause when checking an uncertain result or choice.
測る
“測る” means “to measure,” and here it refers to measuring whether participants later apply the method. It takes the matter being measured before it, as in “実践するかどうかを測る.” This verb is useful when assessing an amount, result, effect, or degree.
べき
In “測るべきです,” “べき” expresses that measuring the later application is the appropriate or recommended action. It follows the plain form “測る” and is softened into a polite statement by “です.” Use it when stating what should be done based on a responsibility, purpose, or judgment.
した
In “実践した後に,” “した” means “did” or “practiced,” referring to an implementation that has already taken place. It describes the action before the following time expression “後に.” This form is useful when placing a later action after a completed activity.
に
In “実践した後に,” “に” marks the point in time after the implementation. It connects the completed action with what happens afterward, such as writing reflection notes. This particle is commonly used to mark a specific time, destination, or target.
短い
“短い” means “short,” describing the reflection notes as brief in length. In “短い振り返りのメモ,” it directly modifies the noun phrase that follows. This adjective is useful for describing limited length, duration, or extent.
振り返り
“振り返り” means “reflection” or a review of what happened, referring here to thinking back on the implementation. It modifies “メモ” in “振り返りのメモ,” identifying the note’s purpose. This word is useful after a project, lesson, meeting, or other completed activity.
メモ
“メモ” means “note,” specifically a short written record in this dialogue. In “振り返りのメモ,” it is a note used to record reflections after implementation. This word is useful for brief written reminders, observations, or feedback.
書いて
In “メモを書いてもらう,” “書いて” means “write” in a connecting form that links the writing action to “もらう.” The phrase asks someone to write the notes for the speaker’s benefit. This connecting form is commonly used before another verb that describes what happens as a result of the action.
もらう
In “書いてもらう,” “もらう” expresses receiving the benefit of having someone write the notes, or arranging for that person to do it. It follows the connecting form “書いて” and makes the other person’s action the requested service. This pattern is useful when asking or arranging for someone to do something for you.
こと
In “書いてもらうこともできます,” “こと” turns the action of having someone write the notes into a noun-like idea. That idea is then described as possible by “できます.” This use is common when discussing whether an action can be done or arranged.
も
In “こともできます,” “も” means “also” or “too,” adding this possible option to the evaluation plan. It shows that asking for reflection notes is another available action. Use it when adding an item, possibility, or alternative to what has already been mentioned.
できます
In “こともできます,” “できます” means “can” or “is possible,” stating that the colleagues can also ask for reflection notes. It follows the noun-like action marked by “こと.” This polite form is useful for presenting available options or practical possibilities.
それ
“それ” refers to the proposed action of asking for brief reflection notes. In “それなら,” it means “if that is the case” or “then, with that plan.” This pronoun is useful when responding to a previously mentioned idea or situation.
なら
In “それなら,” “なら” means “if so” or “then,” using the previous proposal as the condition for the next conclusion. It connects the reflection-note plan with the expected information it will provide. This form is useful when drawing a conclusion from someone’s suggestion or from a stated situation.
何
In “何が変わり,” “何” means “what” and asks which things changed. It is the subject of “変わり” in the clause describing the information the notes would reveal. This word is useful when asking about an unspecified thing or result.
変わり
In “何が変わり、” “変わり” means “changed” and links the change clause to the following clause about what remained difficult. It describes what became different after implementation. This connecting form is useful when presenting related results in sequence.
まだ
In “まだ難しかった,” “まだ” means “still” or “yet,” showing that some difficulty remained after implementation. It emphasizes that the problem was not fully resolved. This adverb is useful for describing an ongoing condition or an incomplete change.
難しかった
“難しかった” means “was difficult,” describing what remained challenging after the method was implemented. Its past form fits the reflection on an experience that had already occurred. This form is useful when reporting a difficulty encountered in a completed activity.
か
In “何が変わり、何がまだ難しかったのか,” “か” marks the embedded question about which things changed and which remained difficult. It does not ask the listener a direct question; it makes the uncertainty part of what can be understood. This use is common after an indirect question or a clause whose content is being identified.
分かります
“分かります” means “becomes clear” or “can be understood,” referring here to the information revealed by the reflection notes. It politely states that the proposed process will show the changes and remaining difficulties. This form is useful when saying that information can be understood or identified.
次回
“次回” means “next time” or “the next session,” referring to the workshop session that follows the current one. In “次回のセッション,” it modifies the session being improved. This word is useful in recurring meetings, lessons, events, or scheduled activities.
セッション
“セッション” means “session,” referring here to a future workshop session. It appears in “次回のセッション,” where “次回の” identifies which session. This loanword is useful for organized periods of training, discussion, instruction, or professional activity.
改善
“改善” means “improvement” or “improving,” referring to making the next session better based on the feedback. In “改善するための,” it expresses the purpose of the planned change. This noun is useful when discussing better methods, processes, services, or results.
ため
In “改善するための材料,” “ため” expresses the purpose “for improving” the next session. The action before it states the goal, and “の” links that purpose to “材料.” This pattern is useful when explaining what something is intended to support.
材料
“材料” means “material” or “input,” referring here to information that can be used to improve the next session. In “材料にもなります,” it describes what the reflection notes can become. This word is useful for evidence, information, or resources used in planning and improvement.
なります
In “材料にもなります,” “なります” means “becomes” or “serves as,” stating that the notes can serve as material for improvement. The polite form presents this result formally. This verb is useful when explaining what role or use something takes on.
正直
In “正直に回答できる,” “正直” means “honestly,” describing the manner in which people should answer. The form “正直に” modifies the ability to complete the form. This word is useful when encouraging sincere and truthful responses.
回答
“回答” means “answer” or “response,” referring here to the responses people give on the evaluation form. In “回答できる,” it is the action that should be possible honestly. This noun is useful for formal answers to questions, surveys, or requests.
できる
In “回答できるくらい,” “できる” means “can complete” or “is able to give,” describing the respondent’s ability to answer. It is followed by “くらい” to express the level of brevity needed for that ability. This form is useful when describing whether an action is manageable or possible.
くらい
In “正直に回答できるくらい,” “くらい” means “to the extent that” or “enough to,” setting the degree of shortness required. It connects the form’s brevity with the practical ability to answer honestly. This pattern is useful when describing a suitable degree or limit.
フォーム
“フォーム” means “form,” referring to the evaluation form that participants complete. In “フォームは短くしておきましょう,” it is the topic whose length should be kept limited. This word is useful for paper or online forms used to collect information.
短く
In “フォームは短くして,” “短く” means “short” in a form that describes making or keeping the form short. It modifies the action “して,” linking the form’s quality to the proposed preparation. This form is useful when an adjective describes the result of an action.
して
In “短くしておきましょう,” “して” means “make or keep” in a connecting form, with “短く” describing the resulting state. Together with “おきましょう,” it proposes preparing the form in a short state. This connecting form is commonly used before another verb to show linked actions or results.
おきましょう
In “短くしておきましょう,” “おきましょう” expresses “let’s do or keep it in advance,” suggesting that the form should be prepared short before it is used. It follows “短くして” and gives the proposal a polite, cooperative tone. This form is useful when making a plan for preparation or leaving something in a useful state.
評価
“評価” means “evaluation,” referring here to the process of assessing the workshop and its later application. In “評価が多すぎると,” it is the subject of the condition that may produce careless answers. This noun is useful for formal assessment of performance, quality, or results.
多すぎる
“多すぎる” means “be too much” or “be excessive,” describing an evaluation process that contains more assessment than participants can handle carefully. It appears before “と” to state the condition leading to careless answers. This form is useful when an amount or frequency exceeds a practical limit.
と
In “評価が多すぎると,” “と” means “when” or “if,” expressing the natural result that follows when evaluation is excessive. It links the condition to the production of careless answers. This conditional form is useful for describing predictable results of a situation.
いい加減
In “いい加減な回答,” “いい加減” means “careless” or “slapdash,” describing answers that are not prepared carefully. It modifies “回答” through the linking form “な.” This expression is useful when criticizing work or responses that lack care or accuracy.
な
In “いい加減な回答,” “な” links the noun-like adjective “いい加減” to the noun “回答.” It allows the description “careless” to modify the answers directly. This linking form is used when a na-adjective comes before a noun.
生まれる
In “いい加減な回答が生まれる,” “生まれる” means “arise” or “be produced,” describing careless answers as a result that comes into existence. The answers are marked as the subject with “が.” This verb is useful for describing results, ideas, problems, or reactions that arise from a situation.
よく
In “よくあります,” “よく” means “often,” indicating that the result happens frequently rather than just once. It modifies the polite verb “あります.” This adverb is useful when describing a recurring event or common tendency.
あります
In “回答が生まれることがよくあります,” “あります” means “occur” or “there are,” politely stating that this kind of result often happens. The phrase refers to a recurring situation in which careless answers arise. This form is useful for describing the existence or occurrence of things and events.
Grammar Points
～かどうか
難しいかどうか分かります。
moo-zoo-kah-SHEE kah doh-KAH wah-kah-ree-MAHSS.I can tell whether it is difficult or not.
かどうか follows a plain form to express “whether or not.”
～て／てもらう
参加者にメモを書いてもらう。
san-kah-SHAH nee MEH-moh oh KAH-ee-teh moh-RAH-oo.Have the participants write a note.
～てもらう means receiving a favor or arranging for someone to do something.
Japanese Vocabulary
かどうか
phrase
kah doh-KAH
whether or not
ワークショップ
noun
WAHRK-shop-puh
workshop
後
noun
ah-TOH
after; afterward
後で
adv
ah-TOH deh
later
参加者
noun
san-kah-SHAH
participant
実践する
verb
jiss-SEN soo-ROO
to put into practice
測る
verb
hah-KAH-roo
to measure
点数
noun
ten-SOO
score
難しい
adj
moo-zoo-kah-SHEE
difficult
不十分
adj
foo-JOO-boon
insufficient
方法
noun
HOH-hoh
method
満足度
noun
mahn-zoh-KOO-doh
satisfaction level
Quiz
Spelling
Tap the letters to spell the word.
workshop
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ワークショップto put into practice
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実践するwhether or not
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かどうかmethod