Re: Minna No Nihongo Lesson 26-50
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Minna No Nihongo Lesson 26-50
Minna No Nihongo is a popular Japanese textbook series that covers grammar, vocabulary, kanji, and conversation skills. The series consists of two main books: Minna No Nihongo I and Minna No Nihongo II, each with 25 lessons. In this article, we will introduce the main topics and contents of Minna No Nihongo II, lessons 26-50.
Lesson 26: Checking and Searching
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the verbs みます (to check) and さがします (to look for, search) in various situations. You will also learn how to express being late or in time for an appointment, using the verbs おくれます (to be late) and まにあいます (to be in time). For example:
- きょうはじかんにおくれましたかDid you arrive late today?
- いいえじかんにまにあいましたNo, I was in time.
- しゅくだいをみましたかDid you check your homework?
- はいみましたYes, I did.
- かぎをさがしていますI am looking for my keys.
- どこにおとしましたかWhere did you drop them?
Lesson 27: Doing and Participating
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the verb やります (to do) to talk about various activities. You will also learn how to use the verb さんかします (to attend, to take part in) to talk about joining events or groups. For example:
- しゅうまつはなにをやりましたかWhat did you do on the weekend?
- えいがをみたりおんがくをきいたりしましたI watched movies and listened to music.
- パーティーにさんかしますかAre you going to attend the party?
- はいさんかしますYes, I am.
Lesson 28: Applying and Picking Up
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the verb もうしこみます (to apply for, to enter for) to talk about applying for various things, such as a visa, a job, or a contest. You will also learn how to use the verb ひろいます (to pick up) to talk about picking up something that you or someone else dropped or lost. For example:
- ビザをもうしこみましたかDid you apply for a visa?
- はいもうしこみましたYes, I did.
- さいふをひろいましたかDid you pick up your wallet?
- いいえひろいませんでしたNo, I didn't.
Lesson 29: Convenience and Inconvenience
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the expressions つごうがいい (convenient) and つごうがわるい (inconvenient) to talk about your availability or preference for a certain time or situation. You will also learn how to use the particle によって to indicate that something depends on something else. For example:
- あしたのごごはつごうがいいですかAre you free tomorrow afternoon?
- すみませんつごうがわるいですSorry, I'm busy.
- てんきによってはピクニックにいきますWe will go for a picnic if the weather is good.
- じゅぎょうによってはしけんがありますThere will be a test depending on the class.
Lesson 30: Giving and Receiving
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the verbs あげます (to give), もらいます (to receive), and くれます (to give me) to talk about giving and receiving things or actions. You will also learn how to use the verb かします (to lend) and the verb かります (to borrow) to talk about lending and borrowing things. For example:
- ともだちにプレゼントをあげましたI gave a present to my friend.
- せんせいにしゅくだいをもらいましたI received homework from my teacher.
- かのじょはわたしにネックレスをくれましたShe gave me a necklace.
- ほんをかしてくださいPlease lend me a book.
- かさをかりましたI borrowed an umbrella.
Lesson 31: Making Requests and Suggestions
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the verb おねがいします (to request) and the verb すすめます (to suggest) to talk about asking for or offering something. You will also learn how to use the expression てください (please do) and the expression ましょうか (shall I/we do) to make requests or suggestions politely. For example:
- えいごのじしょをおねがいしますPlease give me an English dictionary.
- このレストランをすすめますI recommend this restaurant.
- はやくねてくださいPlease go to bed early.
- おちゃをつくりましょうかShall I make some tea?
Lesson 32: Making Comparisons
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the expressions よりのほうが (more than) and よりもっと (even more than) to make comparisons between two things or situations. You will also learn how to use the expression とおなじ (the same as) and the expression とちがう (different from) to talk about similarities and differences. For example:
- にほんはイギリスよりおおきいですJapan is bigger than England.
- きのうよりもっとさむいですIt is colder than yesterday.
- わたしのかばんはあなたのかばんとおなじですMy bag is the same as your bag.
- わたしのせんせいはあなたのせんせいとちがいますMy teacher is different from your teacher.
Lesson 33: Making Plans
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the expression つもりです (intend to do) and the expression よていです (plan to do) to talk about your plans or intentions for the future. You will also learn how to use the expression ことにします (decide to do) and the expression ことになりました (it has been decided that) to talk about your decisions or arrangements. For example:
- らいねんにほんにいくつもりですI intend to go to Japan next year.
- こんしゅうまつえいがをみるよていですI plan to watch a movie this weekend.
- きょうはやくかえることにしますI decide to go home early today.
- らいしゅうからしごとをはじめることになりましたIt has been decided that I will start working from next week.
Lesson 34: Making Permissions and Prohibitions
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the expression てもいいです (it is okay to do) and the expression てはいけません (it is not okay to do) to talk about permissions and prohibitions. You will also learn how to use the expression なくてもいいです (it is not necessary to do) and the expression なければなりません (it is necessary to do) to talk about obligations and exemptions. For example:
- ここでしゃしんをとってもいいですかCan I take a picture here?
- はいとってもいいですYes, you can.
- ここでたばこをすってはいけませんYou must not smoke here.
- わかりましたI understand.
- べんきょうしなくてもいいですかDo I have to study?
- いいえしなくてもいいですNo, you don't have to.
- にほんごをべんきょうしなければなりませんかDo I have to study Japanese?
- はいしなければなりませんYes, you have to.
Lesson 35: Making Invitations and Refusals
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the expression ませんか (won't you do) and the expression ましょう (let's do) to make invitations or proposals. You will also learn how to use the expression てもらえませんか (could you please do) and the expression てくれませんか (won't you do for me) to make requests politely. For example:
- あしたうみにいきませんかWon't you go to the sea tomorrow?
- すみませんちょっとむりですSorry, it's a bit impossible.
- こんばんごはんをたべましょうLet's have dinner tonight.
- はいいいですねYes, that sounds good.
- でんわばんごうをおしえてもらえませんかCould you please tell me your phone number?
- もちろんおしえますOf course, I will tell you.
- にもつをもってくれませんかWon't you carry my luggage for me?
- ええもちろんSure, of course.
Lesson 36: Making Hopes and Wishes
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the expression たいです (want to do) and the expression たがります (seem to want to do) to talk about your or someone else's desires or preferences. You will also learn how to use the expression たほうがいいです (it is better to do) and the expression ないほうがいいです (it is better not to do) to give advice or suggestions. For example:
- にほんにいきたいですI want to go to Japan.
- どうしてですかWhy is that?
- にほんごをべんきょうしたがりますHe seems to want to study Japanese.
- そうですかIs that so?
- おさけをのみすぎないほうがいいですよYou'd better not drink too much alcohol.
- わかりましたI got it.