Nihongo Soumatome N2 Vocabulary Week 7 Day 3: Expanding Word Meanings in Real-Life Contexts

Koronde karui kega o shita ga, sugu ni naotta.

→ I fell and got a minor injury, but it healed quickly.

Kōtsū jiko de omoi kega o otte shimatta.

→ I suffered a serious injury in a traffic accident.

Junbi o shikkari shite node, taifū no higai wa karukatta.

→ Because we prepared well, the damage from the typhoon was minor.

Konkai no taifū no higai wa sōzō ijō ni ōkikatta.

→ The damage from this typhoon was greater than imagined.

Kenkō no tame ni, mainichi karuku undō suru koto ni shite iru.

→ For my health, I make it a rule to do some light exercise every day.

Hageshiku undō shita ato wa, jūbun na suibun hokyū ga hitsuyō da.

→ After exercising vigorously, sufficient hydration is necessary.

Kare wa karui tsumi o okashite, bakkin o haratta.

→ He committed a minor offense and paid a fine.

Hito o korosu koto wa, hijō ni omoi tsumi da.

→ Killing a person is an extremely serious crime.

Ichiban muzukashii shiken ga owatte, kimochi ga karuku natta.

→ The most difficult exam is over, and I feel relieved.

Zenzen dekinakatta node, shiken ga owatte kimochi ga omoku natta.

→ I couldn't do it at all, so I felt heavy-hearted after the exam.

Musuko ga shūshoku shite, yōyaku oya no futan ga karuku natta.

→ My son got a job, and finally, the burden on the parents has lightened.

Musuko ga shūshoku shite ie o deta node, oya no futan ga omoku natta.

→ My son got a job and left home, so the burden on the parents became heavier.

Kare wa kuchi ga karui node, himitsu o hanashite wa ikenai.

→ He is loose-lipped, so you shouldn't tell him secrets.

Kanojo wa kuchi ga katai node, anshin shite sōdan dekiru.

→ She is tight-lipped, so I can consult her with peace of mind.

Karui kimochi de shigoto o hikiuketara, taihen na koto ni natta.

→ I accepted the job lightly, and it turned into a big deal.

Massāji de karada ga karuku nari, tsukare ga toreta.

→ My body felt lighter after the massage, and the fatigue was gone.

Hajimete no massāji de, gyaku ni karada ga omoku natta ki ga suru.

→ It was my first massage, and conversely, I feel like my body became heavier.

Kurai yomichi o hitori de aruku no wa abunai.

→ It is dangerous to walk alone on a dark road at night.

Mensetsu ni wa, kurai iro no shatsu no hō ga ochitsuite mieru.

→ For interviews, a dark-colored shirt looks more composed.

Haru ni naru to, akarui iro no shatsu ga kitaku naru.

→ When spring comes, I want to wear bright-colored shirts.

Kanojo wa denwa de kurai koe de hanashite ita node shinpai da.

→ I'm worried because she was speaking in a gloomy voice on the phone.

Kare wa itsumo akarui koe de aisatsu shite kureru.

→ He always greets me with a cheerful voice.

Fukeiki ga tsuzuite ori, shōrai no mitōshi wa kurai.

→ The recession continues, and the future outlook is bleak.

Shin jigyō ga seikō shi, shōrai no mitōshi wa akarui.

→ The new business succeeded, and the future outlook is bright.

Kanojo ni wa dare ni mo ienai kurai kako ga aru.

→ She has a dark past that she can't tell anyone.

Kanojo wa akarui kako o kate ni shite ganbatte iru.

→ She is working hard, using her bright past as encouragement.

Saikin no gakusei wa seiji ni kurai to iわれている.

→ It is said that recent students are ignorant about politics.

Kare wa wakai noni, keizai ya seiji ni hijō ni akarui.

→ Even though he is young, he is very knowledgeable about economics and politics.

Nihon no takai gijutsu wa sekaijū de mitomerarete iru.

→ Japan's high technology is recognized all over the world.

Kono kuni no hitobito wa geijutsu e no kanshin ga takai.

→ The people of this country have a high interest in art.

Wakamono no ida de koten geijutsu e no kanshin ga hikuku natte iru.

→ Interest in classical art is becoming low among young people.

Kanojo wa risō ga takai node, nakanaka kekkon aite ga mitsukaranai.

→ She has high standards, so she can't easily find a marriage partner.

Risō ga hikui to iwareru ga, watashi wa ima no seikatsu ni manzoku shite iru.

→ People say my standards are low, but I am satisfied with my current life.

Musuko ga shō o totte, oya toshite hana ga takai.

→ My son won an award, and as a parent, I am proud.

Kare wa puraido ga takai node, machigai o mitomeyō to shinai.

→ He has high pride, so he won't admit his mistakes.

Kakushiki ga takai hoteru ni tomaru node, fukusō ni ki o tsukeru.

→ I'm staying at a prestigious hotel, so I'll be careful with my attire.

Futotte shimatte, beruto ga kitsuku natta.

→ I gained weight, and the belt became tight.

Yaseta node, beruto ga yuruku natte shimatta.

→ I lost weight, so the belt became loose.

Mainichi kitsui keiko ni taete, taikai de yūshō shita.

→ I endured hard training every day and won the championship.

Ashi ga itamu naka de no renshū wa hontō ni tsurai keiko datta.

→ Practicing while my leg hurt was truly painful training.

Shishō no kibishii keiko no okage de seichō dekita.

→ Thanks to my master's strict training, I was able to grow.

Asa goji oki no hayaoki wa, watashi ni wa kitsui.

→ Waking up early at 5 a.m. is tough for me.

Chikoku shita seito o kitsuku chūi shita.

→ I severely scolded the student who was late.

Rūru o yabuttara, kibishiku chūi sareru.

→ If you break the rules, you will be strictly warned.

Mikka de itsutsu no toshi o mawaru no wa, nittei ga kitsui.

→ Visiting 5 cities in 3 days makes for a tight itinerary.

Kono ryokō no nittei wa yoyū ga aru kara, yukkuri kankō dekiru.

→ The itinerary for this trip is relaxed, so we can sightsee at our leisure.

Tsuma wa kitsui seikaku da ga, ne wa yasashii hito da.

→ My wife has a harsh personality, but deep down she is a kind person.

Kanojo wa ki ga tsuyoi seikaku na node, jibun no iken o hakkiri iu.

→ She has a strong-willed personality, so she states her opinions clearly.

Bin no futa ga kitsukute akanai node, akete moratta.

→ The jar lid was too tight to open, so I had someone open it for me.

Kono bin wa futa ga yurui node, sugu ni aita.

→ The lid on this jar is loose, so it opened immediately.

Kyō wa hizashi ga kitsui kara, bōshi o kaburō.

→ The sun is scorching today, so let's wear a hat.

Soto wa hizashi ga tsuyoi node, hiyakedome o nuru.

→ The sunlight is strong outside, so I'll apply sunscreen.

Roshia de kitsui sake o nonde, sugu ni yotte shimatta.

→ I drank strong alcohol in Russia and got drunk immediately.

Kare wa tsuyoi sake ga suki da ga, amari nomisuginai yō ni shite iru.

→ He likes strong alcohol, but he tries not to drink too much.

O-sake ni yowai hito ni wa, kono karui sake ga osusume da.

→ This light alcohol is recommended for people who can't hold their liquor.

Kare wa metsuki ga kitsui ga, hanashite miru to omoshiroi.

→ He has a stern look, but he is interesting when you talk to him.

Sono keiji wa surudoi metsuki de yōgisha o mita.

→ The detective looked at the suspect with a sharp gaze.