ペットについて話してみよう

Talking about your pet
あなたは、ペットについて話しています。
海外では、変わった動物を飼っている方々も多くいるようです。ご自分のペットについて話しながら、相手のペットについても尋ねてみましょう。
Do you have a pet?
 
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Do you have a pet?

Yes! I have two, a goldfish and a tropical fish.
They're really friendly but also affectionate.
I sometimes feel taking care of pets is hard, but anyway, I enjoy doing so.

自然な表現

Yes! I have two, a goldfish and a tropical fish.
They're really friendly but also affectionate.
I sometimes feel taking care of pets is hard, but anyway, I enjoy doing so.

1. Here is an alternative expression. "tough".
That's lovely! I have a pet too. I have a dog named Lara. Do your goldfish and tropical fish have names? How long have you had them?

That's a pretty name!
Of course, they have names too. I call my goldfish Tome, and I also call my tropical fish Betta. I have had my goldfish since I was 11, and I have had my tropical fish since I was 14, so they are bigger than before.
It is interesting to watch them grow up!

自然な表現

That's a pretty name!
Of course, they have names too. I call my goldfish Tome, and I also call my tropical fish Betta. I have had my goldfish since I was 11, and I have had my tropical fish since I was 14, so they are bigger than before.
It is interesting to watch them grow!

1. Use the phrasal verb "grow up" to refer to human beings,
Watching them grow is the best joy in having pets!
Do Tome and Betta live in the same fishtank? Or maybe they live in a pond?

They live in each different fish tank because tropical fish and goldfish are suited to different water quality and also, both fish are kept indoors.
How about you?
Is your dog an indoor or outdoor dog?

自然な表現

They live in     different fish tanks because tropical fish and goldfish are suited to different water qualities and also, both fish are kept indoors.
How about you?
Is your dog an indoor or outdoor dog?

1. Eliminate redundancy by removing this part of the sentence.
2. Use the plural noun "tanks" to refer to more than one tank.
She is an indoor dog. Lara is a Maltese. Raising her is one of the best decisions I made in life since having her at home makes me feel happier than before. How about you? What kind of joy do your pets bring you?

I am always very much soothed by the sight of them swimming with their fluttering fins, and I also love to watch them eat their food!
They always soothe me when I return home tired.

自然な表現

I am always very much soothed by the sight of them swimming with their fluttering fins, and I also love to watch them eat their food!
They always soothe me when I return home tired.

1. Here is an alternative expression. "exhausted".
It's wonderful how pets can bring such comfort. Lara seems like a great companion too.
Have you ever considered introducing new fish to your aquariums, or do you prefer keeping just Tome and Betta?

I sometimes think that I wish I could live surrounded by fish, but I have to juggle other things I have to do besides taking care of my pets, like studying.
I believe it is best to keep them as they are now in order to keep them responsible.

自然な表現

I  wish I could live surrounded by fish, but I have to juggle other things besides taking care of my pets, like studying.
I believe it is best to keep them as they are now in order to keep them responsibly.

1. Rephrased this part of the sentence to make the sentence idiomatic.
2. Correction of a spelling error.

関連単語

  • have loved（愛していたら）
  • life style （生活習慣）
  • rare pet（珍しいペット）
  • veterinary（獣医）
  • bark （（犬など）吠える）

関連フレーズ

  • Don't buy from a breeder, adopt a pet from a shelter.（ブリーダーから買うのではなく、保護施設からペットを引き取ります。）
  • I would love to take a dog for a walk.（犬を連れて散歩に行きたいです。）
  • During the winter months, it's only natural to let your pets stay inside.（冬の間、ペットを家の中に入れておくのは自然なことだと思います。）
  • I took obedience classes because I am having a hard time disciplining my pets.（ペットのしつけに苦労しているので、しつけクラスを受講しました。）
  • Don't forget to feed the pets.（ペットの餌やりも忘れずに。）

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