みなさんの住んでいる場所は田舎ですか？
都会ですか？

また、どんな場所に住みたいですか？

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「田舎」と「都会」について

Welcome back to the second season of English In A Teacup!

Today we will be learning about the five senses as well as idiomatic expressions that use them. To help us with the topic, Miss Finesstocrat will be telling us of her first day at her new job working as a tea quality control inspector. How did she get on? Let's put the kettle on and find out!

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These various expressions for affirmation encompass a wide range of tones and levels of formality. In everyday conversation, a simple "yes" or "yeah" suffices, and a touch of informality may be added with "sure" or "absolutely." When assurance is absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, yes" and "most definitely" leave no room for ambiguity. In informal settings, a resounding agreement might be expressed with "you bet" or "hell yeah," and a casual "totally" or "yup" carries a similar sentiment. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may entail phrases like "I wholeheartedly agree" or "indeed," while "I concur" and "affirmative" maintain a level of professionalism. Politeness sweetens the agreement in expressions such as "I'd be happy to" and "that sounds wonderful," demonstrating eagerness to comply. A touch of wit adds a layer of humor to the affirmation, as seen in expressions like "in a New York minute" or "is the Pope Catholic?" In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their agreement with endearing phrases like "absolutely, my dear" or "most assuredly," maintaining a level of warmth. For royalty, an affirmation is conveyed with grace and respect, as in "by all means, Your Majesty" or "it would be my honor, Your Highness," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

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How To Say 'YES' in Various English Registers

Script

おはようございます。
日本語だんだんポットキャストのゆかりです。

今日は旅行(りょこう)でつかうにほんごです。

あなたは日本のレストランに来ました。

そこで、お店の人がききます。

「いらっしゃいませ！

何名様(なんめいさま)ですか？」

さて、あなたはなんて、こたえましょうか。

なんめいさま、とは

みんなで、何人(なんにん)いますか？という意味(いみ)です。

一人　ひとり
二人　ふたり
三人　さんにん
四人　よにん
五人　ごにん
六人　ろくにん

といいます。

「いらっしゃいませ。何名さまですか？」

「ふたりです。」

とこたえます。

日本のレストランで、ぜひ言ってみて下さいね。

では、今日も最後まで聞いてくれて、だんだん、です。

また、明日。

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Today's Keywords

□いらっしゃいませ。
Welcome！


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【北海道Hokkaido生活】
7月18日月曜日　天気/くもり　気温/20℃ 

新千歳空港/しんちとせくうこう
インチョン空港/いんちょんくうこう
・17日新千歳空港の国際線はおよそ2年4ヶ月ぶりに運航
・新千歳空港と韓国インチョン空港
・家族連れなどおよそ60人が到着
・韓国在住の日本人女性もとても喜んでいた

［単語］
国際線/こくさいせん…国の間をとぶ飛行機の道
運航/うんこう…船や飛行機がきまった海の道・空の道を動いて行くこと
家族連れ/かぞくづれ…家族みんなで動く
到着/とうちゃく…行きたいと思ってるところに着く
在住/ざいじゅう…住んでいる　

〈美和Miwa〉
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