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I'm lucky - You're mean! - Speak for yourself! - Hirugao ep.1

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More everyday life expressions from Hirugao! The first episode started with a big bang.. and a great dose of memorable quotes! じゃ。。行きますよ!

今日はついてるな ~
Kyou ha tsuiteru naa!
- I'm lucky today!
　
けっこう意地悪なんですね！　
Kekkou ijiwaru nan desu ne! *
- You are pretty mean! (ill-natured) / or: That was pretty mean, don't you think!

*Did you notice a different than the last time usage of "kekkou"?

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Now let's practice short dialogue. Read it outloud with the actors!


A: あたしたちいい友達になりそうね！
B: どこが。
A: あなたも私も嘘つきだから。
B:一緒にしないでください。
A: Atashitachi ii tomodachi ni narisou ne.
B: Doko ga?
A: Anata mo atashi mo uso-tsuki dakara.
B: Isshouni shinaide kudasai!

- It seems we'll be good friends.
- Why?/What makes you say that? (literally: "where?"; not so elegant language)
- Because we're both liars.
- Speak for yourself!

Do you think they will become friends?
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