E17 · Shopping

Before you start

This level assumes the beginner level and basic grammar. Words you already met are marked and do not count as new.

This lesson assumes what you saw in the earlier ones. If something feels shaky, go back to it:

• E01saying how you feel
• E02going to the doctor and appointments
• E03booking and changing plans
• E04talking about where you live
• E05opening, closing, switching on and off
• E06simple paperwork
• E07telling what you have done
• E08talking about plans and dates
• E09saying how you feel
• E10studying, asking and remembering
• E11talking about work
• E12getting along with people
• E13describing symptoms and taking medicine
• E14cleaning, washing and tidying
• E15sending parcels and handling money
• E16asking for and giving directions

What you learn

There are three different «changes»: おつり is the money you get back, こうかん is exchanging an item and へんこう (E03) is changing a plan or a detail.

You practise them in kana; underneath you can see how they are usually written.

• ねだんnedanpriceUsually written 値段
• セールseerusale
• レシートreshiitoreceipt
• おつりotsurichange (money)Usually written お釣り
• サイズsaizusize
• えらぶerabuchooseUsually written 選ぶ
• こうかんkoukanexchange (of an item)Usually written 交換
• しなものshinamonogoods, itemUsually written 品物
• You know it · M10おかねokanemoneyUsually written お金

Practice

A short text written only with the kana and grammar you already know. Read it and answer.