Following a verb, both 一下 ((yí xià, lit. “once”) and(一)点儿 ({yì} diǎnr “a bit”) can soften the tone in a question or an imperative sentence, therefore making it more polite. When used in this way, 一下(yí xià) modifies the verb, while(一)点儿 ({yì} diǎnr) modifies the object.

For example:
nǐ kàn yí xià ， zhè shì shuí de zhào piàn ？ 
你看一下，这是谁的照片？   Take a look. Whose photo is this?

nǐ xiǎnɡ chī diǎnr shén me ？ 
你想吃点儿什么？       What would you like to eat?

nǐ jìn lái yí xià 。 
你进来一下。Come in for a minute.

wǒ men hē yì diǎnr chá bɑ 。 
我们喝一点儿茶吧。  Have a little tea.

qǐnɡ nǐ kāi yí xià mén 。 
请你开一下门。   Please open the door.

JOJO CHINESE

一下&（一）点儿

お久しぶりです。
4月を最後に、サボっておりました。ごめんなさい。
しかし、旅は続く！夏に東北地方を旅していました。
関西出身の私にとって、東北地方はアルゼンチンより遠かったんです。でも、今回の秋田、ガイドの仕事までしたおかげで、ずいぶん身近になりました。
感じたこと、言いたいことが山ほどあったので、ハルカちゃんに聞いてもらいました。
すると、ハルカちゃん、前より賢くなってるじゃん！
というわけで、二人の掛け合いをまた楽しく聞いてくださるとうれしいです。

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サイトの遊び方は⁠こちら⁠をご覧ください。
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じゃあ、またね！

すずまりの日本語「きき耳ずきん」S2

第22話　なまはげの力、風車の力（秋田）

Did you know that ancient Greece had a huge influence on modern thought? Well, here are ten words which come from that time and culture. 
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Chaos: Derived from the Greek word "khaos," meaning "abyss" or "emptiness," chaos refers to a state of disorder or confusion.

Democracy: Rooted in the Greek words "demos" (people) and "kratos" (power), democracy embodies the concept of government by the people.

Philosophy: Stemming from the Greek words "philos" (love) and "sophia" (wisdom), philosophy encompasses the pursuit of knowledge and the exploration of fundamental questions about life and existence.

Marathon: Inspired by the Greek city of Marathon, this word signifies a long-distance race that originated from the historical Battle of Marathon.

Eureka: Popularized by the ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes, "eureka" expresses the exhilaration of discovery or a sudden realization.

Drama: Derived from the Greek word "drama," meaning "action" or "deed," drama refers to a form of literature or performance that portrays characters and conflicts.

Acropolis: Originating from the Greek words "akros" (highest) and "polis" (city), the acropolis refers to a fortified hilltop or citadel, often hosting temples or important structures.

Phobia: Rooted in the Greek word "phobos" (fear), phobia is used to describe an irrational or excessive fear of specific objects, situations, or concepts.

Ethos: Derived from the Greek word "ethos" (character), ethos represents the fundamental values, beliefs, and guiding principles of an individual, group, or society.

Hypnosis: Stemming from the Greek word "hypnos" (sleep), hypnosis is a state of altered consciousness characterized by increased suggestibility and relaxation.

English on the Road 

10 Words that come from Ancient Greek

En el episodio de hoy hablo con Puru. Puru es de la India, ha estudiado español por casi 5 años y ha conseguido los certificados DELE B1, B2 y C1. En nuestra conversación hablamos del aprendizaje de español de Puru, estereotipos y algunas similitudes entra la India y España.
¡Espero que disfrutes del episodio! Si lo haces, no te olvides de dejar una valoración a este podcast para que otros estudiantes puedan encontrarlo más fácilmente. 

Después de escuchar la conversación con Puru, deja un comentario y dime si te ha gustado esta conversación y cuáles son las cosas que más te han sorprendido.


Blanca to go 

93 - ¿Semejanzas entre la India y España? Con Puru

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가: “서울역에 가 주세요.” (Please go to Seoul Station.)
나: “서울역이요?” (Seoul station?)
가: “맞아요.” (That’s right!)

Let’s imagine you’re asking a native Korean about some location. 
Or you should tell a taxi driver your destination. 
You are trying to explain where to go. 
Then he or she might ask you back because he wants to make sure.
Then you want to say “that’s right! That’s where I want to go! You’re right!” 
In this case, you can use this expression. 

한 걸음씩(One Step At A Time)

맞아요.(That's right.)

In this episode, we explore how the Solar Plexus Chakra, or Manipura, plays a vital role in language learning by regulating confidence, personal power, and the ability to express oneself authentically. Located near the stomach, Manipura is not only metaphysically tied to self-esteem but also biologically connected to the enteric nervous system and the vagus nerve, both of which influence stress regulation, digestion, and cognitive clarity. By engaging in mindful practices such as breathwork, posture alignment, and intentional vocalization, learners activate the Solar Plexus Chakra, enhancing both their fluency and emotional resilience. We also discuss how certain languages with strong rhythmic, tonal, or assertive qualities engage this chakra more directly, creating a feedback loop where language study supports chakra balance, while chakra activation boosts memory, confidence, and communicative ease.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 74 - Speak from Your Core: How the Solar Plexus Chakra Empowers Language Learning

1.断食をしたことがありますか？体にいいと思いますか？
Have you ever fasted before? Do you think it is good for you?

2.あなたが政治家になったら、どんな政策を掲げますか？
If you were a politician, what would your policies be?

3.宇宙人の話し方をしてください。宇宙人の話し方ができますか？
Please speak the way an alien speaks. Can you speak like an alien?

4.試験で満点を取る方法はなんですか？
What is the best way to get a perfect score on an exam?

5.道で子猫が捨てられていたら、どうしますか？
What would you do if you found a kitten abandoned on the street?

6.あなたは日本レストランの店長です。
今からアルバイトの面接をしてください。
You are the manager of a Japanese restaurant.
You are now interviewing for a part-time job.

7.どうやって子供に自転車の乗り方をおしえますか？
How do you teach a child how to ride a bicycle?

8.好きな音楽の歌手かバンドを5人か５つ、言ってください。
Name five or five of your favorite music singers or bands.

9.親子丼と他人丼はどう違いますか？
What is the difference between oyakodon and tanindon?

10.文化祭とか夏祭りにいってみたいですか？
Would you like to go to a cultural festival or a summer festival?


[単語リスト(Word List)]
断食　だんじき　fasting

政治家　せいじか　a politician
宇宙人　うちゅうじん an alien
試験　しけん examinations
満点　まんてん
子猫　こねこ a kitten
店長　てんちょう a manager
面接　めんせつ　interview
乗り方　のりかた how to ride /how to get into 
歌手　かしゅ a singer  
文化祭　ぶんかさい cultural festival


[マルコさんの単語][Marko’s Word List]

頑張ります　がんばります　I'll do my best. 
準備　じゅんび　            preparation
乳製品　にゅうせいひん dairy products
ありがたみ          appreciation 
定める  さだめる to determine
地理　ちり          geography
南米　なんべい   South America 
実用　じつよう   practical use
むしろ                  rather than
平等　びょうどう equality
ふざけた                     joke
真似する　まねする   to imitate 
直前　ちょくぜん       Immediately before
短期間　たんきかん   short period of time 
丸暗記　まるあんき   memorization 
まかせる   to leave to others
餌　えさ   feed
応募する　おうぼする to apply for a job 
履歴書　りれきしょ     resume
不採用　ふさいよう　a rejection
申し訳ない　もうしわけない an excuse 
得意な　とくいな       to be good at
冗談　じょうだん       joke 
勘　かん                      intuition
補助輪　ほじょりん    training wheels



SAMURAI BROADCAST　侍放送  継続は力ニャり

Vol.23 マルコさんへの10のむずかしいしつもん、2回くりかえし。 Ten Difficult Questions for Marco, repeated twice.

In this episode, you will listen to a dialog at the bar and learn how to use simple past tense in a basic conversation. Enjoy your podcast! 
<<< Don't forget to solve the related quiz after listening to the podcast.

Turkish Conversations From ZERO to HERO

Episode 6: At the Bar - Emma ile Ewan Barda Sohbet Ediyor..

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