やくすれんしゅう
Please listen without laughing. (2)
笑わないで聞いてください。
Your dream might come true! Yes, you applied to a new job of Japanese translator, and Nintendo contacted you to set up an interview next week. Let’s impress them by telling them you will go to the office next week with UW-trained けい語.
れい）来週、オフィスにうかがいます。
According to the weather forecast, it was supposed to be sunny, but it ended up raining. (3)
天気よほうによると、はれるはずでしたが、雨がふってしまいました。
The interview day has come. You are taking elevator at Nintendo office and notice a person next to you is the legendary game producer Shigeru Miyamoto. You are determined to pitch yourself by self introduction with けんじょう語.
れい）（名前）ともうします。ワシントン大学からまいりました。どうぞよろしくおねがいいたします。
I don’t know if Iwata-sensei watches anime. (2)
岩田先生がアニメをごらんになるかどうか分かりません/知りません。
After the interview, your classmate asked you whether Nintendo is easy to work for. Based on the information below, say what you believe.
- Nintendo turnover rate: 1.2%
れい）ニンテンドーは、働きやすいはずです。
I don't remember how many plates I received from my department manager. (2)
部長に／からお皿を何枚いただいたかおぼえていません。
You got the position (I knew it)! Let’s nail it by writing a formal thank-you letter to your referrer, who is your close senpai working in Japan. At the very end of the letter, write a closing remark using けい語.
れい）いつかお会いできるのを楽しみにしております。お体を大切になさって下さい。
The day before yesterday I read a novel called "Kitchen." It was easy to read because there were few kanji, and it was a good story, so I'm glad that I read it. (3)
おととい「キッチン」というしょうせつを読みました。漢字が少なくて読みやすかったし、いい話だったし、読んでよかったです。
Good times pass quickly. You are graduating from UW after this quarter and start working at Nintendo. I know words cannot express the gratitude you have in your heart. Holding back tears, you manage to say these words of honor.
れい）先生のおかげで、日本語が上手になりました。日本語を教えてくださってありがとうございました。