IN08 · Opinions

Before you start

This level assumes the elementary level and elementary grammar. From here on, words are in kanji with their reading above; in the reading round you'll see the kanji alone.

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

• IN01understanding simple headlines
• IN02talking about society
• IN03talking about the planet
• IN04buying and paying wisely
• IN05talking about devices and faults
• IN06talking about studies and exams
• IN07organizing meetings and notices

What you learn

To be for or against something you use に: ていあんに さんせいです (I'm in favour of the proposal). To give the reason: りゆうは 〜からです.

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

• 意見いけんikenopinion
• 考かんがえkangaeidea, way of thinking
• 考かんがえるkangaeruthink, consider
• 理由りゆうriyuureason
• 例れいreiexampleThere is also れい = 礼 (bow, thanks) and 零 (zero). Here you learn 例, an example.
• 賛成さんせいsanseiagreement (being in favour)
• 反対はんたいhantaiopposition (being against)
• 確たしかtashikacertain, sure
• 正ただしいtadashiicorrect, right
• 間違まちがいmachigaimistake

Practice

A short text with words and grammar you already know; kanji carry their reading above. Read it and answer.