日本のバレンタインデーについて説明してみよう

Explaining Japan’s Valentine's Day
あなたは外国人に日本のバレンタインデーについて説明しているところです。
バレンタインに女性から男性にチョコレートを渡す文化が日本特有のものであることは有名です。他にも様々な違いがあるかもしれないので、聞いてみましょう。
What kind of day is Valentine's Day in Japan?
 
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What kind of day is Valentine's Day in Japan?

Valentine's Day in Japan is the day that girls give chocolates to someone they like. but there is friend chocolate, I give it to my good friends in the day.

自然な表現

Valentine's Day in Japan is the day when girls give chocolates to someone they like, but there's also "friend chocolate," which I give    to my good friends on that day.

1. 'When' is more commonly used to refer to a specific time or event.
2. Use a comma (,) before a connecting word or conjunction to link two complete sentences together.
3. Use contractions to create a more natural and conversational tone.
4. The word 'also' is needed here to show the addition of 'friend chocolate' as a different type of chocolate.
5. 6. 'Friend chocolate' is in quotation marks to highlight it as a specific term.
7. Add 'which' because the clause needs to be connected more clearly to the previous sentence
8. In this case, the direct object ('chocolates') is already mentioned, so there is no need to add 'it' to refer to the chocolates again.
9. The preposition 'on' should be used with days or specific events (e.g., 'on Valentine's Day').
10. Use 'that' here to point to a particular day that is being discussed (in this case, Valentine's Day). It adds emphasis and helps distinguish the day from others.
I see. It sounds unique. Who usually do that? Do students in schools do that? How about in the office or at home?

It's often saw student in school. I gave the sweets to my friends and my family when I was student. I don't see that much in office.

自然な表現

It's often seen among students in school. I gave    sweets to my friends and my family when I was a student. I don't see that happening much in the office.

1. Rephrase it this way because it fits the question, which is asking about a behavior or action typically observed in students. We need the past participle 'seen' after the verb 'is.' The preposition 'among' is used to show that the action is happening within a group of students.
2. Remove 'the' since 'sweets' in this sentence is used in a general sense, referring to an unspecified amount or variety of sweets.
3. 'Student' needs an indefinite article 'a' before it because it refers to a single, countable noun.
4. Add this word to make the sentence clearer, as it directly refers to the action or behavior in question.
5. Add 'the' before 'office' because it refers to a specific, known location.
I see. Have you ever given chocolate to someone you’re into, or received it from someone you have feelings for?

Unfortunately, I haven't given chocolate to someone I'm into and receive it from someone i don't have feeling for. I didn't have someone I'm into when Valentine's Day.

自然な表現

Unfortunately, I haven't given chocolate to someone I'm into or received it from someone I don't have feelings for. I didn't have a romantic interest on Valentine's Day.

1. Use the conjunction 'or' to indicate that either one action or the other happens, not both at the same time.
2. Use 'received' here, as it is the past participle used with 'haven't.'
3. In English, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized, regardless of its position in a sentence.
4. This should be plural ('feelings') when referring to emotions in this context.
(Here's an alternative: 'Unfortunately, I haven't given chocolate to anyone I'm crushing on and haven't gotten any from someone I'm not interested in either.')
5. This removes the redundancy by directly referring to the concept of a 'romantic interest,' which implies 'someone I was into.'
6. The preposition 'on' is used with specific dates or events (e.g., 'on Christmas,' 'on my birthday').
Do you know if there are different types of chocolates that people give based on their relationships?

I know it. For example, To give marshmallow for someone, that's mean is I don't like the someone.

自然な表現

Yes, different types of chocolates are given depending on the relationship. For example, giving marshmallows to someone can mean that you don't like them.

1. Rephrase it this way to directly answer the question.
2. Use a gerund as the subject in this context because it focuses on the action as a concept.
3. Use 'can mean' to imply that it is a possible interpretation, not an absolute one.
4. Use the plural form here because the sentence refers to the act of giving multiple marshmallows, which is a more natural way to express giving a food item.
5. 'To' is the correct preposition when talking about the recipient of the action.
6. Add 'that' to introduce a noun clause that explains what the action (giving marshmallows) can mean.
7. Use the pronoun 'you' to make the sentence more universally applicable. The example is meant to explain what the act of giving marshmallows could mean in general, and in this context, 'you' refers to any person who might be in the situation, not just you yourself.
8. Use this pronoun instead of repeating 'someone'. 'Someone' is singular but treated as a general reference, and 'them' works as a gender-neutral singular pronoun.
That's interesting! So, there are different types of chocolates or sweets that convey different messages. What about the chocolates given to friends? Are those usually less expensive or of a different type compared to romantic chocolates?

I often make sweets. So I gave cookies and macarons that I made to my friends. But to be honest, bought sweets are cheaper than sweets I made myself.

自然な表現

I often make sweets, so I give cookies and macarons that I make to my friends. However, to be honest, bought sweets are cheaper than the sweets I make myself.

1. Use a comma (,) before 'but' when it connects two independent clauses.
2. 3. 6. To maintain consistency, it is better to keep the rest of the sentence in the present tense as well. You're talking about a general action or habit, which is more appropriately expressed in the present tense.
4. While starting a sentence with a conjunction is acceptable in casual conversations, it's best to avoid it in writing. Instead, use a conjunctive adverb followed by a comma.
5. Use 'the' to refer to refer to a specific set of sweets that you make yourself.

Nicely done! Have an amazing speaking lesson!
  • gift(贈り物、プレゼント)
  • St. Valentine's Day(バレンタインデー )
  • White Day(ホワイトデー )
  • return(お返し)
  • February 14th(2月14日)
  • Valentine's Day was created by Japanese confectionary companies.(日本のお菓子業界がバレンタインデーを作った。)
  • Women give gifts to men on February 14th. (2月14日に女性が男性にプレゼントを渡します。)
  • Valentine's Day isn't a holiday unique to Japan.(バレンタインデーは日本特有のイベントではない。)
  • Women usually send men cards.(女性は男性にカードを贈ります。)
  • Do you know giri-choko?(義理チョコを知っていますか?)

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