preface
Note

01 It's okay to do it.
Do you like cold drinks or hot drinks?

02 The two of us are like brothers.
How many brothers do you have?

03 Start your business and do it at the right time.
What time does class start?

04 It's over and it's over.
What are you planning to do this weekend?

05 The people who wear clothes are the elders of the company.
The person wearing the hat is the boss.

06 It’s time to travel to Japan.
Have you ever been to Japan?

07 Let’s meet one person.
I want to live alone.

08 It's okay to do something.
Are you doing anything for your health?

09 Listen to Japanese language and learn more.
There are a lot more Japanese words I can understand.

10 When you eat, you can eat and drink.
How do I get to the ryokan?

11 The father tells the story at the time.
This is the watch my dad gave me.

12 What is the Japanese wedding format like?
Is there anything I should be aware of at a Japanese wedding?

13 What is it? It's time to change.
I think it would be good to relieve stress.

14 What is the star?
This movie is currently ranked number one.

15 English and Korean?
I can speak a little English and Korean.

16 What is it like to get married?
I want to continue working even after I get married.

17 Let’s talk about it.
I made a mistake and got scolded by my boss.

18 The store is opened.
The door is open.

Appendix: Text interpretation and answers

1.
Get off to a good start in learning Japanese conversation!
- Learn real Japanese the way native speakers speak it.
- Highly usable content that allows you to immediately apply what you've learned through topics closely related to real life.

2.
Don't be afraid to speak up on any topic or in any situation!

- Carefully selected and included vocabulary by topic/situation
- Learn the conversational style in advance by reading, listening, and repeating example conversations.
- A clear summary of key grammar/sentence patterns that frequently appear in conversations.

3.
Essential for memorizing vocabulary! Includes a vocabulary list and automatic vocabulary test generator.

- A vocabulary list summarizing all the words included in the textbook is provided (PDF download)
- Provides an automatic vocabulary test generator that allows you to test your vocabulary memorization skills every day.

[たんご]
We've compiled the vocabulary you need to know for each subject.
We've also included vocabulary that can be used in practice problems, so you can use it as a reference to help you progress through speaking activities more smoothly.
It will be very helpful to memorize the words by listening to the native speaker's voice using the mp3 provided as supplementary material.

[?みましょう]
The main sentence patterns of each lesson are organized into easy and natural conversations.
Learn how native speakers develop conversations by reading, listening, and repeating along.

[チェックポイント]
We introduce sentence patterns that are useful in conversation, and help you understand and learn them through examples.
This textbook is intended for conversation practice by learners who have completed grammar study, so we recommend organizing it in a review format.

[練習しましょう]
This is an exercise to complete a dialogue by looking at the provided examples and referring to the pictures.
Through sufficient pattern practice, you will develop the ability to speak and apply it in various situations.

[アクティビティ]
It is structured to allow for activities such as role-playing and interviews.
You can have active conversations with your classmates by referring to the examples.