Lesson 27 – Express Your Feelings (1)

Question 1

～ていく

Answer 1

Indicates movement away from the speaker or future-oriented action

Example: 荷物を持っていきます。
Translation: I’ll take the luggage with me.

Question 2

How do you say “to try doing something”?

Answer 2

～てみる. Example: やってみます

Question 3

～てきた

Answer 3

Describes a change that has occurred until now or action approaching the speaker

Example: 日本語を勉強してきました。
Translation: I’ve been studying Japanese (until now).

Question 4

そうなんだ

Answer 4

Interjection showing understanding or empathy

Example: そうなんだ、それは大変だね。
Translation: Oh, I see. That must be tough.

Question 5

どうしよう

Answer 5

Expresses worry, hesitation, or indecision

Example: 忘れ物しちゃった。どうしよう…
Translation: I forgot something… What should I do?

Question 6

～べき（だ）

Answer 6

Expresses strong suggestion or moral obligation

Example: 約束は守るべきです。
Translation: You should keep your promises.

Question 7

よういする

Answer 7

prepare

Question 8

まずい

Answer 8

This is not good!

Question 9

おそうざい

Answer 9

side dish

Question 10

てぶら

Answer 10

empty handed

Question 11

はるまき

Answer 11

spring roll

Question 12

おおぜい

Answer 12

many

Question 13

たべほうだい

Answer 13

buffet