Would you spend a day waiting for a rabbit？

成语故事

守株待兔

日本はすっかり夏の盛りです。
夏休みシーズン到来！という方もいるなかで、フミは手放しでは喜べないようです。
なぜでしょう？
今回は、フミがこの夏したいことを話します。

Summer has come!
It is a vacation season for many, but Fumi seems not fully happy about it, but why?
This time, Fumi talks about what he wants to do for summer.

♤ キーワード
・引き締まる（ひきしまる：get toned）
・サボる（slack off）
・自堕落な（じだらくな：dissolute）

♧  理解度チェッククイズ
1. フミさんがこの夏したいことは？
2. それを続けるために、アヤはどんなアドバイスをした？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え
1. アヤさんが集めているものは？
→ 旅行先で集めたマグネット
2. アヤさんがそれを集めている理由は？
→ 形に残るものがほしいから

BGM special thanks：MusMus

アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

Episode 08：この夏したいこと

Nihongo Hiyori | Japanese Podcast

[EP084] ポケモンの名前の由来 | The Origin of Pokémon Names

Welcome English learners! Today we’re continuing the conversation between Jennifer and James. In the last episode, James had just met Jennifer while he was walking in the park. Her dog had fetched a ball and had come close to him. Jennifer was in the middle of telling him why she started dog sitting for her friend. Listen to the story in this episode to grow your vocabulary and listening skills. Enjoy!
“I was having coffee with my friend, Sarah, and we were talking about how difficult it is to live up to the standards of being a “modern woman.” Jennifer started her story.
“Oh, that sounds like an interesting conversation…” James responded. “I’ve always felt like it must be almost impossible for women to balance career and family. Especially single women.”
“Well, yeah, that’s what we were saying to each other. There’s a lot of pressure on women to be “independent,” as if they don’t need men in their lives. I think marriage and family are great and I hate the stigma that is sometimes given to housewives in our society.”
“That’s an interesting perspective to hear from a woman.” James replied. “You wouldn’t know that based on what you see in the media.”
“Exactly. Anyways, Sarah is married, so she and her husband are taking a trip this weekend. She works as an accountant, so she stays busy, but she wants to have kids, too. That’s why we were talking about “modern women.” Anyhow, I offered to watch their dog for the weekend, so here I am!” Jennifer explained.
“I see. That’s nice of you to do for her!” James appreciated this small act Jennifer was doing for her friend. He wanted to learn more about her, but she had a question for him.
“So, what brings you out to the park on a Saturday morning?” Jennifer inquired.
“I like to go for a walk when I’m thinking about something.” James told her.
“Ah, ok. So, can I ask what’s on your mind?” Sarah asked with an inquisitive look on her face. 
James was more than happy to tell her.


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Over 50 years of teaching combined in that podcast so you'll gain a lot.

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