【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#125〉10月19日水曜日　天気/くもり　気温/10℃ 

手稲山/ていねやま
丘珠空港/おかだまくうこう
・18日朝の道内はとても寒かった
・色々な場所で冬景色になった
・手稲山で初冠雪が観測
・丘珠空港でひょうが降った
・積雪や路面の凍結に注意

［単語］
道内/どうない…北海道
冬景色/ふゆげしき…冬の景色。雪がある景色。
初冠雪/はつかんせつ…冬の季節に、はじめて山の上に雪が降って、山が白くなること。
観測/かんそく…見ること
ひょう…大きくて重たい雪
積雪/せきせつ…雪がたくさん降って、道に雪がたくさんあること。
路面/ろめん…道
凍結/とうけつ…水がとても冷たくなること

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#125〉10月19日水曜日　北海道に雪がふった！

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TRANSCRIPTION (includes explanation)
These various expressions for negation span a spectrum of formality and tone. In the lexicon of everyday conversation, one might simply assert "no," "nope," or "nah," and even employ a touch of informality with "not gonna happen." When a matter is more absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, no" and "under no circumstances" make the position clear. In informal settings, a definitive refusal might take the form of "not a chance" or "ain't gonna happen," perhaps even with a touch of camaraderie, as in "nah, mate." For matters requiring decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I'm afraid the answer is no" or "I must decline," while adding regret, as in "regrettably, no," imparts a sense of genuine consideration. Politeness tempers the refusal in phrases such as "I'm sorry, but no" and "thank you for considering me, but I'll have to say no," expressing gratitude for the offer. The witty turn of phrase adds a touch of humor to the refusal, suggesting impossibility with expressions like "I'd sooner sprout wings and fly" or "when pigs fly." In more elevated circles, the upper class might communicate their refusal with statements like "I regret to inform you that the answer is in the negative" or "it would not be fitting, I'm afraid," while maintaining an air of politeness. For royalty, a refusal is conveyed with grace and tact, as in "one must respectfully decline" or "I cannot acquiesce to that request," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

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