ラジオ英会話 Lesson 138 欲求・希望を表す動詞② – hope, wish
Key Sentence
I hope to stay in Japan a few months out of the year.
Today’s dialog
Daiki: Oh, Lady X. First, let me give you my business card. My name is Nakagawa Daiki.
Lady X: It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Nakagawa.
Daiki: Please, call me Daiki.
Lady X: OK, Daiki. So, yes, the reason I’m here is to find a monthly apartment.
Daiki: Great! They are popular these days.
Lady X: I hope to stay in Japan a few months out of the year.
Daiki: I understand. I can show you a few today.
Lady X: Really? That would be wonderful.
Daiki: Excellent. I’ll grab my things.
monthly: 毎月の
grab: 急いでつかむ
one’s things: 身の回りの物
英訳練習
Oh, Lady X. First, let me give you my business card. My name is Nakagawa Daiki.
It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Nakagawa.
Please, call me Daiki.
OK, Daiki. So, yes, the reason I’m here is to find a monthly apartment.
Great! They are popular these days.
I hope to stay in Japan a few months out of the year.
I understand. I can show you a few today.
Really? That would be wonderful.
Excellent. I’ll grab my things.
Grammar and Vocabulary
The reason I’m here is to find a monthly apartment.
I can show you a few today.
Grasp the Concept
Key Sentence
I hope to stay in Japan a few months out of the year.
other examples
I hope you like it.
If you wish to know more, feel free to ask.
wish: 望む・願う
I wish you a Merry Christmas.: あなたに楽しいクリスマスを願っています
I wish you were here.
Practical Usage
下記のフレーズを使って、次の内容を英語にして言ってみよう。
・I wish ~
・I hope ~
日本文をクリックすると、英文例が表示されます。
It’s been really nice catching up with you. I wish I didn’t have to leave so soon.
Good luck with your interview. I hope you get the job.
catch up: (しばらくぶりに会って)近況を話す
Pronunciation Polish
Do you want me to go shopping with you?