趣味について話してみよう

Talking about your hobbies
自分の趣味を説明してみましょう。
あなたの趣味はなんですか?! あなたの好きなことや趣味について説明してみましょう!
Please tell me about your interests. Do you have any hobbies?
 
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Please tell me about your interests. Do you have any hobbies?

Although I'm an office worker, I'm also a martial arts practitioner. Of course, I do it as a hobby, and I have been doing it for about 30 years now. During the last 15 years, I've been practicing MMA and karate, and have become an instructor. Last year I was so busy that I could only attend one ju-jitsu match, but I participated in a grappling match last week.

自然な表現

Although I'm an office worker, I'm also a martial arts practitioner. Of course, I do it as a hobby, and I have been doing it for about 30 years now. During the last 15 years, I've been practicing MMA and karate, and have become an instructor. Last year I was so busy that I could only attend one ju-jitsu match, but I participated in a grappling match last week.

1. Alternative expression you can use: I'm an office worker, but I also practice martial arts.
That’s really impressive! Practicing martial arts for so many years must take a lot of dedication and discipline. How did your grappling match go?

I like the Japanese saying that continuation is strength. By the way, the grappling match was a draw. The rule was that if the opponent didn't give up, it was a draw. I kept attacking until the end, but I couldn't finish.

自然な表現

I like the Japanese saying: Continuity is strength. By the way, the grappling match was a draw. The rule was that if the opponent didn't give up, it was a draw. I kept attacking until the end, but I couldn't finish.

1. It is better to use colon here to introduce the saying. 'Continuity' is more commonly used to refer to the state of being continuous or consistent over time.
That sounds like a tough match! Do you have any specific techniques you’re working on to improve for your next competition?

Basically, I think strength and core are important. I joined a new training gym. It's a gym where I can use gyms all over the country at any time. It's very convenient.

自然な表現

Basically, I think strength and core are important. I joined a new training gym. It's a gym where I can use their gyms all over the country at any time. It's very convenient.

1. This was added to make it clear all the gyms belong to the company.
That sounds like a great way to stay consistent with your training! What kind of workouts do you focus on to build your strength and core?

I have to be stronger than my opponent as a result, so I've been focusing on building power lately. Also, I'm actually 53 years old, so I have to do some strength training for anti-aging.

自然な表現

I have to be stronger than my opponent as a result, so I've been focusing on building power lately. Also, I'm actually 53 years old, so I have to do some strength training for anti-aging.

1. Alternative expression you can use: I need to focus on strength training.
Staying active is the best way of staying young! Do you also follow professional combat sports? Do you have any favorite fighters?

Of course, I love watching combat sports. I watch the UFC on TV all the time these days, but there's no one I pay attention to. But a player from my dojo could be a champion in a little while.

自然な表現

Of course, I love watching combat sports. I watch the UFC on TV all the time these days, but there's no one I follow.  However, a player from my dojo could be a champion in the near future.

1. This is a better word choice to express following or being a fan of someone.
2. You should avoid starting a sentence with conjunction 'but'.
3. This is a more natural phrasing in this context.
  • shopping(買い物)
  • fishing(釣り)
  • reading(読書)
  • studying(勉強/研究)
  • a stroll(散歩)
  • jogging(ジョギング)
  • take a picture(写真をとる)
  • My hobby is playing music.(私の趣味は音楽を演奏することです。)
  • I am good at solving puzzles.(パズルを解くのが得意です。)
  • I have been interested in robotics.(私は以前からロボットに興味がありました。)
  • I often go to the cafe near my house to study.(家の近くのカフェでよく勉強しています。)
  • I have a trip coming up.(近々、旅行に行く予定があります。)
  • On my day off I like to go [swimming / fishing / shopping / camping].(休みの日には[水泳/釣り/買い物/キャンプ]に行くのが好きです。)
  • I want to learn how to play the [guitar / piano / violin].(〔ギター/ピアノ/バイオリン〕の弾き方を習いたいです。)
  • I love to do things that stimulate the mind.(私は、心を刺激するようなことをするのが好きです。)
  • I feel refreshed after going jogging.(ジョギングをした後は、気分がいいんですよ。)

こんな方にオススメ

  • 日常
  • 初級
  • 留学
  • 自己紹介
  • 趣味/好み