Basics
Lesson 27 — Interested, or interesting
Choose between the -ed and -ing forms by whether you are describing a person or a cause.
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You can describe a person, a thing or a scene in detail, including the impression it left on you.
見た人やもの、場面のようすを、そのとき受けた印象とともに細かく伝えられる。
Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ
I was confused, because the instructions were confusing.
説明が分かりにくかったので、私は混乱しました。
Situation場面
Two people compare notes after assembling the same piece of furniture.
同じ家具を組み立てた二人が、感想を突き合わせています。
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Takeaway
-ed is the feeling, -ing is the cause. Say both and neither can be misread.