Meeting the in laws again: Health and well-being
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Key Phrases
健康的な生活
kenkou teki na seikatsu
Healthy lifestyle
塩分の少ない食事
enbun no sukunai shokuji
Low-sodium diet
行きましょう
iki mashou
Let's go
Skills You'll Learn
Expressing interest in health-related topics
健康に関する話題への興味の表現
kenkou ni kansuru wadai e no kyoumi no hyougen
Requesting politely
丁寧な依頼
teinei na irai
Planning a meeting
約束の計画
yakusoku no keikaku
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine a conversation between a person and their acquaintance who is a local of Japan. They talk about their mutual interest in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The acquaintance mentions their father-in-law has started a walking routine, and both discuss various exercises and diets. The conversation ends with an arrangement to meet at the acquaintance's house to enjoy a meal together, emphasizing their connection through shared interests in health and Japanese cuisine.
こんにちは、 Emily Smith さん。お元気ですか？
konnichiwa ^FIRST^ ^LAST^ san o genki desu ka
Hello, Emily Smith. How are you?
はい、元気です。ありがとうございます。お義父さんとお義母さんもお元気ですか？
hai genki desu arigatou gozai masu o gifu san to o gibo san mo o genki desu ka
Yes, I'm good. Thank you. Are your father-in-law and mother-in-law doing well too?
はい、二人とも元気ですよ。特に父は最近ウォーキングを始めて、健康に気をつけています。
hai futari tomo genki desu yo tokuni chichi wa saikin uookingu o hajime te kenkou ni ki o tsuke te i masu
Yes, both of them are well. My father, in particular, has started walking recently, and he's taking care of his health.
それはいいですね。何キロぐらい歩きますか？
sore wa ii desu ne nan kiro gurai aruki masu ka
That's great. How many kilometers does he walk?
毎日三キロほど歩いています。朝の散歩が習慣になりました。 Emily Smith さんは何か運動していますか？
mainichi san kiro hodo arui te i masu asa no sanpo ga shuukan ni nari mashi ta ^FIRST^ ^LAST^ san ha nani ka undou shi te i masu ka
I walk about three kilometers every day. Morning walks have become a habit. Emily Smith, do you do any exercise?
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
こんにちは。
konnichiwa
Hello.
💬 Standard greeting during daytime.
🇯🇵 Pronounced (koh-nee-chee-wah), commonly used to greet people during the day.
See breakdown →お元気ですか？
o genki desu ka
How are you?
💬 ['お元気'] combines 'o-' (polite prefix) with 'genki' (healthy).
🇯🇵 A formal way to ask about someone's wellbeing, often used in more polite or formal situations.
See breakdown →はい
hai
Yes
💬 'Hai' (ハイ) is used to confirm or show agreement.
🇯🇵 This is often used in response to a question or a statement to show active listening.
See breakdown →元気です。
genki desu
I am fine.
💬 Note that '[元気]' (genki) means healthy or energetic.
🇯🇵 'Genki desu' can imply both physical and mental wellness.
See breakdown →はい、元気です。
hai genki desu
Yes, I'm good.
💬 Combines '[はい]' (yes) with '[元気]' (well) for affirmation.
🇯🇵 Useful in maintaining polite conversation, particularly when talking to elders or superiors.
See breakdown →ありがとうございます
arigatou gozai masu
Thank you
💬 A more formal expression compared to 'arigatou'.
🇯🇵 Used to show gratitude in various situations, pronounced (ah-ree-gah-toh goh-za-ee-mah-su).
See breakdown →お義父さん
o gifu san
Father-in-law
💬 Add '[お]' for politeness before '[義父さん]'.
🇯🇵 Use this term when referring to or addressing your father-in-law, reflecting respect.
See breakdown →お義母さん
o gibo san
Mother-in-law
💬 Similar to father-in-law, add '[お]' for politeness.
🇯🇵 Reflects respect and politeness when speaking to or about your mother-in-law.
See breakdown →二人とも
futari tomo
Both of them
💬 '[二人]' means two people, combined with '[とも]' for 'together.'
🇯🇵 Commonly used to address or refer to two people jointly, often family members.
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