Nico Nico NEWS! Mixed Levels.
Dec. 20, 2010
4 perish in 3 predawn
fires across Japan
Dawn is at 6:30am
Dusk is the opposite of “dawn.”
across=all over=throughout
to die=to perish
to be killed
to be slaughtered
to be massacred
to murder sb
to wack sb
to snuff sb
to take sb out
to take sb down
Speaking of murder...
Life sentence finalized for
Obara in Blackman case
to sentence sb=to decide
sb’s court punishment
Ex:
He was sentenced
to 10 years in jail.
He was sentenced
to life in prison.
He was sentenced
to death.
Ozawa received a summons
【名】
《法律》〔被告人に対する〕召喚状、出廷命令書
《法律》〔証人または陪審員に対する〕呼び出し状
〔当局による〕呼び出し、出頭命令
Assange is saying that he
and Wikileaks are the victims
of a new type of McCarthyism.
McCarthyism=too much censorship
China blocks access
to Nico Nico Douga.
to impersonate sb
Sunday, December 19, 2010
初級 Business! Dec. 17, 2010
Please watch the video (if there is one) as you go through this post! Thanks!
初級 Business! Dec. 17, 2010
A. work vs. job
1. I have a ~.
2. I am looking for a ~.
3. I have a ~ interview tomorrow.
You had a job interview yesterday?
How did it go?
Not good.
It went well.
Pretty good!
4. I have to ~ tomorrow.
5. If there is an emergency.
you can call me at ~.
6. Good ~!
7. I’m really busy at ~.
B. General Work Words!
8. The money you get from your
company is called your ~.
salary
9. We have rules about our
clothes at work. It’s called a d.... c.....
dress code
10. The day you get paid
is called your p... d....
pay day
11. Last night I had to work
longer than usual.
I had to work .....
late
12. If I work longer than 8 hours a day I get paid ~.
overtime
13. I don’t have to work next Thursday.
Its a p... h.....
Hint: 有給休暇
paid holiday
Another answer: 祝日
a public holiday
a national holiday
14. The time it takes you
to get to work is called your ~.
Hint: 通勤
commute
15. I don’t have a job.
I’m ~.
I’m on ~.
I’m on unemployment. I’m on welfare.
I get unemployment. I’m getting unemployment.
初級 Business! Dec. 17, 2010
A. work vs. job
1. I have a ~.
2. I am looking for a ~.
3. I have a ~ interview tomorrow.
You had a job interview yesterday?
How did it go?
Not good.
It went well.
Pretty good!
4. I have to ~ tomorrow.
5. If there is an emergency.
you can call me at ~.
6. Good ~!
7. I’m really busy at ~.
B. General Work Words!
8. The money you get from your
company is called your ~.
salary
9. We have rules about our
clothes at work. It’s called a d.... c.....
dress code
10. The day you get paid
is called your p... d....
pay day
11. Last night I had to work
longer than usual.
I had to work .....
late
12. If I work longer than 8 hours a day I get paid ~.
overtime
13. I don’t have to work next Thursday.
Its a p... h.....
Hint: 有給休暇
paid holiday
Another answer: 祝日
a public holiday
a national holiday
14. The time it takes you
to get to work is called your ~.
Hint: 通勤
commute
15. I don’t have a job.
I’m ~.
I’m on ~.
I’m on unemployment. I’m on welfare.
I get unemployment. I’m getting unemployment.
Nico Nico - Dec. 15, 2010
Nico Nico - Dec. 15, 2010
Sophisticate your English
Please watch the video as you look at this list!
I’m busy.
I’m afraid I’m busy.
I’m occupied.
I’m engaged.
I’m tied up at the moment.
I’m up to my neck in ~.
I’m up to my neck at work.
I’m swamped.
I’m in over my head.
I didn’t understand that at all.
That went right over my head.
I think that joke went
right over his head.
2. 下痢=diarrhea
She talks too much.
She has diarrhea of the mouth.
She has verbal diarrhea.
3. constipated / constipation
I am constipated.
I have constipation.
I am mentally constipated.
He is emotionally constipated.
He looks like a robot.
4. Would you like
a cup of coffee?
Would you like
a cup of java/joe?
Can I interest you
in a cup of coffee?
5. 感動した。
I’m impressed.
I’m touched.
I’m moved.
The last scene
was very moving.
The last scene
really moved me.
6. おまかせで？
It’s up to you.
I’ll leave it up to you.
It’s your call.
Sophisticate your English
Please watch the video as you look at this list!
I’m busy.
I’m afraid I’m busy.
I’m occupied.
I’m engaged.
I’m tied up at the moment.
I’m up to my neck in ~.
I’m up to my neck at work.
I’m swamped.
I’m in over my head.
I didn’t understand that at all.
That went right over my head.
I think that joke went
right over his head.
2. 下痢=diarrhea
She talks too much.
She has diarrhea of the mouth.
She has verbal diarrhea.
3. constipated / constipation
I am constipated.
I have constipation.
I am mentally constipated.
He is emotionally constipated.
He looks like a robot.
4. Would you like
a cup of coffee?
Would you like
a cup of java/joe?
Can I interest you
in a cup of coffee?
5. 感動した。
I’m impressed.
I’m touched.
I’m moved.
The last scene
was very moving.
The last scene
really moved me.
6. おまかせで？
It’s up to you.
I’ll leave it up to you.
It’s your call.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Nico Nico Douga - Gift Giving Lesson
Nico Nico Douga - Gift Giving Lesson
December 8, 2010
Watch the video as you read this!
Most common mistake.
X Present for you.
The most common word you use when you GIVE somebody something is GIVE.
Do not use PRESENT. PRESENT is formal.
When you give someone something what do you say?
"This is for you."
"I got you something."
got you --> gotcha
"Gotcha something!"
"I got you a present."
"Gotcha a present."
"I bought you something."
For stress we sometimes add "a little" to the sentence.
Like this:
"I got you a little something."
"Gotcha a little something!"
"I got you a little present."
"Gotcha a little present."
"I bought you a little something."
When Americans receive presents,they often ask, "Can I open it now."
This is just a formality. = 形式として
This is for you and your family.
This is for your kids.
This is for you and your family.
It's a souvenir.
I got you a souvenir.
This is a small token of my appreciation / gratitude / esteem / respect.
When someone gives you a present, what do you say?
Thank you so much!
You shouldn't have!
What did you do?
This is great.
I can't thank you enough.
I’ve been wanting one of these!
I wanted one of these.
Seriously?
I’m sorry. I can’t accept this.
This is too much.
I can't accept this.
You didn’t have to do this.
I’m sorry. I can’t accept this.
It's against the rules.
I’m sorry. I can’t accept this.
I don’t think of you that way.
December 8, 2010
Watch the video as you read this!
Most common mistake.
X Present for you.
The most common word you use when you GIVE somebody something is GIVE.
Do not use PRESENT. PRESENT is formal.
When you give someone something what do you say?
"This is for you."
"I got you something."
got you --> gotcha
"Gotcha something!"
"I got you a present."
"Gotcha a present."
"I bought you something."
For stress we sometimes add "a little" to the sentence.
Like this:
"I got you a little something."
"Gotcha a little something!"
"I got you a little present."
"Gotcha a little present."
"I bought you a little something."
When Americans receive presents,they often ask, "Can I open it now."
This is just a formality. = 形式として
This is for you and your family.
This is for your kids.
This is for you and your family.
It's a souvenir.
I got you a souvenir.
This is a small token of my appreciation / gratitude / esteem / respect.
When someone gives you a present, what do you say?
Thank you so much!
You shouldn't have!
What did you do?
This is great.
I can't thank you enough.
I’ve been wanting one of these!
I wanted one of these.
Seriously?
I’m sorry. I can’t accept this.
This is too much.
I can't accept this.
You didn’t have to do this.
I’m sorry. I can’t accept this.
It's against the rules.
I’m sorry. I can’t accept this.
I don’t think of you that way.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Nico Nico Douga - Dec. 5, 2010 MEMBERS ONLY!
〜のおかげで〜
Thanks to ~, ~.
To owe sb st.
おかげさまで=luckily
fortunately (more formal) = luckily
おかげでいい一日になりました.=You made my day.
おかげでとても助かりました。=That's very helpful of you.
おかげで助かりました。=You really saved me.〔お礼〕=You’re a real lifesaver.
Advanced: If it weren't for ~, ~.
If it weren't for you, I would've been killed.
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be here.
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have come to Japan.
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have met Maggie.
All auto-sales are up, ~ for Toyota.
(以外)
except
What is the difference between "besides" & "except".
(おまけに、さらに、その上，加うるに=besides)
Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura has said he wants to ~.
(quit)
step down
resign
They found a bomb in Niigata. 1,000 have been ~.
(forced to leave)
evacuated
Did you hear about the Mayor of Akune City in Kagoshima? They say he has been ~.
(Hint: 放縦な，放漫な，かって気ままな.)
"self-indulgent".
A Chuo University graduate was sentenced to 18 years in prison for stabbing his professor.
(punished/killing with a knife)
A team of lawyers has been picked to serve as prosecutors in a mandatory indictment of kingpin Ichiro Ozawa.
a team=a group
a lawyer=弁護士
to be picked=to be chosen=選ばれた
prosecutors=法律訴追者，訴訟追行者，検察官，検事
mandatory=義務的な，強制的な，職権で命ぜられた
indictment=法律起訴，告発
a kingpin=中心人物，親分
a proverb: The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
Thanks to ~, ~.
To owe sb st.
おかげさまで=luckily
fortunately (more formal) = luckily
おかげでいい一日になりました.=You made my day.
おかげでとても助かりました。=That's very helpful of you.
おかげで助かりました。=You really saved me.〔お礼〕=You’re a real lifesaver.
Advanced: If it weren't for ~, ~.
If it weren't for you, I would've been killed.
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be here.
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have come to Japan.
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have met Maggie.
All auto-sales are up, ~ for Toyota.
(以外)
except
What is the difference between "besides" & "except".
(おまけに、さらに、その上，加うるに=besides)
Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura has said he wants to ~.
(quit)
step down
resign
They found a bomb in Niigata. 1,000 have been ~.
(forced to leave)
evacuated
Did you hear about the Mayor of Akune City in Kagoshima? They say he has been ~.
(Hint: 放縦な，放漫な，かって気ままな.)
"self-indulgent".
A Chuo University graduate was sentenced to 18 years in prison for stabbing his professor.
(punished/killing with a knife)
A team of lawyers has been picked to serve as prosecutors in a mandatory indictment of kingpin Ichiro Ozawa.
a team=a group
a lawyer=弁護士
to be picked=to be chosen=選ばれた
prosecutors=法律訴追者，訴訟追行者，検察官，検事
mandatory=義務的な，強制的な，職権で命ぜられた
indictment=法律起訴，告発
a kingpin=中心人物，親分
a proverb: The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Nico Nico Douga - Dec. 3, 2010 公開
Nico Nico Douga Dec. 3, 2010
公開レッスン
Hi, my name is Victor.
Please ask me some questions.
Where do you live?
I live in Nagoya.
X How are you old?
--> How old are you?
How old do I look?
You look younger.
You look young for your age.
どっしゃぶり=It’s really coming down!
It was pouring.
X What you like colors?
What’s your favorite color?
1. What’s your favorite ~?
You can only answer one thing.
Today let’s learn some
easy food expressions.
1. This car is a lemon.
=It’s a bad car.
2. He is a ham.
=He is a bad actor.
3. You’re a peach.
=You are very helpful./
You are a good person
4. She’s the apple of
my eye.= She is very
important to me.
5. Use your melon.
=Use your head. =Think!
6. He’s an egghead.
=He’s very intellectual.
7. He’s bananas.
=He’s crazy.
8. He’s the big cheese.
=He’s the boss.
9. He’s a bad egg.
=He’s a bad person.
(You should avoid him.)
10. He’s a big fish in
a small pond. = He is
very important in this
small place.
11. I feel like a fish
out of water.= I don’t
feel like I belong here.
12. It was a piece of cake!
=This was easy!
公開レッスン
Hi, my name is Victor.
Please ask me some questions.
Where do you live?
I live in Nagoya.
X How are you old?
--> How old are you?
How old do I look?
You look younger.
You look young for your age.
どっしゃぶり=It’s really coming down!
It was pouring.
X What you like colors?
What’s your favorite color?
1. What’s your favorite ~?
You can only answer one thing.
Today let’s learn some
easy food expressions.
1. This car is a lemon.
=It’s a bad car.
2. He is a ham.
=He is a bad actor.
3. You’re a peach.
=You are very helpful./
You are a good person
4. She’s the apple of
my eye.= She is very
important to me.
5. Use your melon.
=Use your head. =Think!
6. He’s an egghead.
=He’s very intellectual.
7. He’s bananas.
=He’s crazy.
8. He’s the big cheese.
=He’s the boss.
9. He’s a bad egg.
=He’s a bad person.
(You should avoid him.)
10. He’s a big fish in
a small pond. = He is
very important in this
small place.
11. I feel like a fish
out of water.= I don’t
feel like I belong here.
12. It was a piece of cake!
=This was easy!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
ニコニコ動画生放送12月2日
Please read along AS you watch the video!
Hello, Nico Nico Douga!
Let’s start with an easy word.
to find=?
to find=見つける
to look for=?
to look for=
to search for=
to seek=探す
鍵をどっかに落とした。
I lost my keys.
I’m left for my keys somewhere.
or I forgot my keys somewhere.
or I lost my keys somewhere.
I left for school/Tokyo.
I left my dog.
I left for Tokyo.
なくしたから、
今はI’m ~ing for my keys.
Oh, here they are! I ~ them!
to found =
=～の基礎を築く、
=～を設立する、
=創立する、建てる
Examples:
Akio Morita founded Sony.
Bill Gates founded Microsoft.
Do you know who Julian
Assange is?
Who is Julian Assange?
He founded Wikileaks.
Mr. Assange is
big news now.
Why?
He told secrets.
He revealed secrets.
He leaked secrets.
*Excuse me I have
to take a leak.
Are you good at
~ing secrets?
Interpol is now
~ing for Mr. Assange.
They want to ~
him for rape.
Do you think
Mr. Assange is guilty?
guilty=有罪
or “not guilty”
I think the police
でっち上げた him.
でっち上げた=framed
The information that he
leaked is 恥ずかしい.
=embarrassing
That's embarrassing.
I am embarrassed.
Hello, Nico Nico Douga!
Let’s start with an easy word.
to find=?
to find=見つける
to look for=?
to look for=
to search for=
to seek=探す
鍵をどっかに落とした。
I lost my keys.
I’m left for my keys somewhere.
or I forgot my keys somewhere.
or I lost my keys somewhere.
I left for school/Tokyo.
I left my dog.
I left for Tokyo.
なくしたから、
今はI’m ~ing for my keys.
Oh, here they are! I ~ them!
to found =
=～の基礎を築く、
=～を設立する、
=創立する、建てる
Examples:
Akio Morita founded Sony.
Bill Gates founded Microsoft.
Do you know who Julian
Assange is?
Who is Julian Assange?
He founded Wikileaks.
Mr. Assange is
big news now.
Why?
He told secrets.
He revealed secrets.
He leaked secrets.
*Excuse me I have
to take a leak.
Are you good at
~ing secrets?
Interpol is now
~ing for Mr. Assange.
They want to ~
him for rape.
Do you think
Mr. Assange is guilty?
guilty=有罪
or “not guilty”
I think the police
でっち上げた him.
でっち上げた=framed
The information that he
leaked is 恥ずかしい.
=embarrassing
That's embarrassing.
I am embarrassed.
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