Basics
Lesson 89 — Explaining why not
Explain why something did not happen, and say what you did about it.
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You can explain the reasons behind what you think and do, with the evidence and background, and be understood.
なぜそう考え、そう動いたのかを、よりどころや経緯とともに述べて納得してもらえる。
Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ
I couldn't get there on time because the line was down, so I called ahead.
路線が止まっていて間に合いませんでしたので、先に連絡を入れました。
Situation場面
Explaining a late arrival to a tutor the next day.
翌日、遅刻の理由を先生に説明しています。
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Takeaway
Reason, what you did, what changes. Stopping at the first is an excuse.