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Expressing multiple impressions -- Part 2
The residents of "Haru-san House" are on a trip to Kyoto. They're about to check in at an inn that uses a "machiya."
さあ
saa
OK
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着く
tsuku
arrive
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ごめんください
gomenkudasai
hello?
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おいでやす
oideyasu
welcome (dialect)
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部屋/お部屋
heya/oheya
room
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こちら
kochira
this (polite)
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わあ
waa
wow
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すてき(な)
suteki (na)
fantastic
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庭/お庭
niwa/oniwa
garden
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ある
aru
be
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小さい
chiisai
small
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きれい(な)
kiree (na)
beautiful
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Expressing multiple impressions -- Part 2
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To combine two contrasting sentences, use "[sentence 1] kedo [sentence 2]." "Kedo" means "but." It sounds more natural to use the plain style for [sentence 1].
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1Which of these three choices is the correct way to say this sentence in Japanese?
I got tired but it was fun.
I got tired | It was fun
疲れた | 楽しかった
tsukareta | tanoshikatta
2Say the sentence in Japanese, using the following word(s).
[sentence 1] but[sentence 2].
【sentence 1】けど【sentence 2】。
【sentence 1】kedo【sentence 2】.
it's difficult | it's interesting
難しい | おもしろい
muzukashii | omoshiroi
3Say the sentence in Japanese, using the following word(s).
[sentence 1] but[sentence 2].
【sentence 1】けど【sentence 2】。
【sentence 1】kedo【sentence 2】.
it's big | it was cheap
大きい | 安かった
ookii | yasukatta
This greeting is used when calling on someone at home. You say it from outside of the house to the person inside.
Mi Ya’s Travel Guide
Strolling Around Kyoto
Kyoto has lots of fascinating spots to visit, such as centuries-old temples, shrines, castles, gardens, and on and on. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is known for the main hall's stage, which juts over a cliff. Ryoanji Temple has an exquisite rock garden. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine has a tunnel of gates, and the palace of Nijo-jo Castle features an eye-catching, elaborate interior.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Ryoanji Temple rock garden
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
Nijo-jo Castle
Kyoto is perfect for strolling. It's nice to take a leisurely walk through the backstreets lined with "machiya" townhouses or along the river. Dropping by a traditional café for Japanese sweets is fun too.
"Machiya" townhouses