Japanese Language Lessons 2

JAPANESE LANGUAGE LESSON 2-1

This is the kaiwa or conversation for Lesson 2. Concentrate on pronunciation and ease of flow. Listen to the sound file for help. Also click on any of the Japanese words for an instant translation. Gambatte!

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Read through the kaiwa (conversation). Click on the Japanese for an instant translation and pronunciation guide.

Kaiwa sound file MP3 - 88 kb (28.8 modem = 25 sec : 56 modem = 12 sec)

KANJI HIRAGANA KATAKANA

CLAY: こんにちは、ゆみさん。
konnichi wa, Yumi-san.

YUMI: こんにちは。
konnichi wa

CLAY: お元気ですか？
o genki desu ka?

YUMI: 元気です。あなたは？
genki desu. anata wa?

CLAY: 私も元気です。
watashi mo genki desu.

YUMI: あなたはどこから来ましたか？
anata wa doko kara kimashita ka?

CLAY: 私はアメリカから来ました。
watashi wa amerika kara kimashita.

YUMI: そうですか？じゃあ、またね。
sou desu ka? ja mata ashita.

CLAY: さようなら。
sayounara.

You may hate me for this, but I am throwing in some Kanji (words in blue) into the dialog. BELIEVE ME it is better to see them from the beginning and eventually get used to them. And the only way to do that is to see them again & again. Don't stress if you stress over them. Think of them as your friends. Remember to click on the Japanese if you need help