Unit 11 · Level 3 · Intermediate (N3)
How about this?
Suggestions, opinions, soft refusals
A
今夜、何か食べに行きませんか。Kon'ya, nanika tabe ni ikimasen ka.
Shall we go eat something tonight?
B
いいですね。どこがいいと思いますか。Ii desu ne. Doko ga ii to omoimasu ka.
Sounds good. Where do you think is good?
A
新しいラーメン屋はどうですか。Atarashii raamen-ya wa doo desu ka.
How about the new ramen shop?
B
そうですね。でも今日はちょっと疲れています。Soo desu ne. Demo kyoo wa chotto tsukarete imasu.
Yeah… but I’m a bit tired today.
A
じゃあ、配達にしましょうか。Jaa, haitatsu ni shimashoo ka.
Then shall we do delivery?
B
それがいいと思います。Sore ga ii to omoimasu.
I think that’s better.
Comprehension
Check your understanding
Optional — pick an answer, then reveal the keys.
1. “I think it’s good.”
2. Soft refusal vibe:
3. 〜し piles up…
Next: Which is better?