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2003.01.29

Hi!

Today's WordMaster looks funny and sounds silly, but is a terrific way to stop a cold before it really gets started.

Today's Lesson
GARGLE   うがいをする

Explanation

  • To gargle is to take liquid (for example mouthwash or medicine) into the back of your mouth and then force air up from your throat through the liquid with a bubbling action.
  • gargle  は、液体(マウスウオッシュや、うがい薬など)をのどの奥に含み、ガラガラとすすぐこと、つまり、うがいをするという意味です。

examples

  1. (to a child who's just come home from school)
    Don't forget to wash your hands and gargle.
  2. I gargle with mouthwash every morning to control my bad breath.
  3. My wife says that gargling with strong green tea can help prevent colds.

See ya!