S4-02 One “Play”, Many Japanese Verbs

‘Play’ in English isn’t just あそぶ in Japanese — find out why!In this episode, I explore how one English verb can be expressed using different verbs in Japanese. Before listening, try making one English sentence with this verb. I hope this episode helps you enjoy discovering how Japanese works.This episode's vocab list: 気が付いていましたか。Have you noticed? [N4]英語の文をひとつ one English sentence [N5]たいてい usually [N4]アクションが違うと、日本語では使う言葉も違います。If the actions are different, the words used in Japanese are also different. [N3]他のスポーツ other sports [N5]間違える to make a mistake [N4]これは、英語の影響ですね。This is influenced by English. [N3]Kids playの意味が強い時 When meaning of “Kids play” is stronger, [N3] 残念ながら、どんな楽器でも「弾きます」を使うことができるわけではありません。Unfortunately, It doesn’t mean you can use the verb “hikimasu” for any instrument. [N2]基本的に、弦楽器だけです。Basically, it’s only for stringedinstruments. [N3]例外 exception [N3]電子ピアノ electric piano [N3]つまり in other words [N3]訳す to translate [N3]ただし however; but (common in explanations) [N2]注意が必要です。You need to be careful. [N3]このように like this; in this way;  as mentioned above [N3] 集めてみる to try collecting [N4]