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際に
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あなたが日本へ来る際には連絡ください。
sai ni
when; at the time of; in the case of ~
Verb (dictionary form) | 際に(は) |
Verb (た form) | |
Noun + の | |
この・その・あの |
This is a more formal version of とき (toki), which represents a certain case or time.
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Please contact me if you come to Japan.
最中に
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食事の最中に大きな地震が起こった。
saichuu ni
while; during; in the middle of
Verb (ている form) | 最中に |
Noun + の |
This can be further emphasized by using 真っ最中に 【まっさいちゅうに】 (massaichuu ni).
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During dinner there was a big earthquake.
さらに
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こちらの料理には、すこし塩を足すと、さらに美味しくなりますよ。
sara ni
furthermore; again; more and more
さらに | phrase |
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With this food, by adding a little bit of salt it will become even more delicious.
さて
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さて、お昼にしましょう。
sate
conjunction; well; now; then
さて | clause |
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Well, let's have lunch.
せいで
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さっきコーヒーを飲んだせいで、なかなか寝られません。
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sei de
because of; due to; as a result of
Verb (casual) | せい(で/に) |
Noun + の | |
Adjective |
This is mostly used to express a negative result, but it can also be neutral or used even with some positive results as well.
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Because I drank coffee a little while ago, I can't seem to fall asleep.
せいぜい
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彼はせいぜい30歳ぐらいだ。
seizei
at the most; at best; to the utmost
せいぜい | Noun (period of time) |
Verb |
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He's 30 years old at most.
しばらく (暫く)
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しばらくここで待てください。
shibaraku
for a moment
しばらく | clause |
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Please wait here for a while.
しかない
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卒業できなかったから、バイトをするしかない。
shikanai
have no choice but
Verb (dictionary form) | しかない |
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Because I did not graduate, my only option is part time work.
そのために (その為に)
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私は留学したいです。そのためには、英語を学ぶ必要がある。
sono tame ni
hence; for that reason
Goal | そのため(に) | action |
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I want to study abroad. To that purpose, I need to learn English.
それとも
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飲み物はコーヒーにしますか?それとも紅茶にしますか?
soretomo
or; or else
それとも | phrase |
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For your drink, would you like coffee or tea?