Vocabulary + Grammar
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 慣れる | get used to; become accustomed to |
| 機会 | opportunity |
| 店長 | store manager |
| きっと | probably |
| ざんねん(な) | unfortunate |
| 返事(する) | reply |
Grammar
~ば[家庭条件]
hypothetical situation◎ ~ ba is the expression of a hypothetical situation, and「A ば、B」represents "when situation or circum-stance A happens, B. "「ば」is expressed as 「-eba」in the conjugated part of verbs and adjectives.
1. これを読めば、わかります。
You will understand if you read this.
2. 練習をすれば、うまくなります。
You will become better if you pratice.
3. 安ければ、買うつもりです。
I intend to buy it if is cheap.
~のだ
Is ~◎ An expression used to explain a situation or indicate the speaker's judgment in order to make someone understand.
1. きのうは 早く 帰って すみません。ちょっと つかれて いた のです。
I'm sorry for leaving early yesterday. I was a little tired.
2. その やり方は よくないです。こう すれば いい の です。
You shouldn't do it that way. It is better to do it like this.
~はず
Should be ~◎ An expression to indicate the speaker's decision based on objective resoning. The negative form is「はずがない」.
1. 10時を すぎて いるので、お店は 開いている はずです。
It is past 10, so the store should be open.
2. こんな むずかし しゅくだい、明日までに できる はずが ないです。
It shouldn't be possible to do homework this difficult by tomorrow.