Exercise 6: Thanks

Situation 2: Sample Dialogue

(Accepting and Thanking for a ride)

Saki：あ、しんちゃん。今、帰り？   A, Shin chan.  Ima kaeri?  ‘Oh, Shin!  Are you on your way home?’

You: さきちゃん。そうなんだよ。でもこの雨でしょ。  Saki chan. Sou nandayo.  Demo kono ame desho.  ‘Hey Saki.  Yeah, I’m going home, but look at this rain.’

Saki：じゃあ、乗ってく？  Jaa, notteku?   ‘You want a ride?’

You:え、いいの？  E, iino?  ‘Really?  Are you sure?’

Saki：うん、いいよ、いいよ。  Un, iiyo, iiyo.  ‘Yeah, no problem.’

You:ありがとう。これでぬれなくてすむよ。  Arigatou.  Korede nure nakute sumuyo.  ‘Thanks.  I won’t have to get wet then.’