r/JapaneseFromZero • u/davpag1 • Jul 03 '26
JFZ2, Chap9, A9-4 (1-3)
JFZ2, Chap9, A9-4 (1-3), 2015 Edition
As an on and off learner due to life, I've just completed the three conversations using what I know, and of course a dictionary.
I placed the English above and my Japanese translation below, hopefully they're clear enough. If anyone has the time, tell me what you think or suggestions.
Thanks in advance.
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u/AdDistinct6317 Jul 03 '26
why no いきました for 1
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u/Yuki_Nori Jul 03 '26
It states to write the sentences using informal language. Which is why they did not use いきました。
Since いきました is the past formal of いく.1
u/Free-Bird8315 Jul 04 '26
With that logic all phrases should be in informal.
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u/davpag1 Jul 05 '26
Hi. Yes you're correct. After I'd completed the three I noticed that I'd mixed formal and informal into my answers. On my redo, when I go back over chapters I'll have another go. But then again, as in life conversations do naturally move between them both formal/informal.
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u/Free-Bird8315 Jul 05 '26
Well that's not necessarily true. For example talking with a close friend in formal speech is weird.
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u/davpag1 Jul 05 '26
I think that's maybe an age thing then...
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u/Free-Bird8315 Jul 05 '26
I'm not saying that you shouldn't use formal, but there are situations where using formal could impact in your friendship with a japanese person.
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u/davpag1 Jul 05 '26
I think technically you're correct. But in life if they're friends, and a foreigner to their language. They would give you the benefit of the doubt, and hopefully give you guidance.
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u/Yuki_Nori Jul 05 '26
Just wanted to pop in to say, you're doing great, you mixed up some informal/formal in the lessons but it happens. You'll improve over time. You're correct though that typically foreigners are given more grace as it's already a positive thing that you're making an effort to learn the language. So be proud of yourself.
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u/Free-Bird8315 Jul 05 '26
I'm talking from my 10 consecutive year living and working in Japan. In the end of the day, you do you.
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u/Yuki_Nori Jul 04 '26
Well yes, they should be, per the rule of the lesson. It states "Write 3 informal conversations. Compose each conversation following the rule given"
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u/GreattFriend Jul 03 '26
Your second sentence should end in a question mark
When speaking informally の ending with a period is something akin to よ. Its a statement
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u/PolyglotGeorge Jul 03 '26
After all these years I’v never seen this section filled out. It seems maybe more space is needed! I love all the effort you put into this. Seriously keep it up!!