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2008.12.26(Review of 2001.12.28 edition)

New Year's in Japan is a holiday like no other, and it's almost upon us! So before we say goodbye to 2008 - and to you until we return on the 5th of January - let's look at some of the many ways people enjoy this special time of year!

Today's Lesson
What are your plans for the New Year's holiday?
正月休みの予定は?

Explanation

  • “What are your plans for the New Year's holiday? ”

    This is a question you've surely been asked many times already and will likely be asked many times again before the holidays are over. So here are some of the most common answers to that happy question!
  • 「正月休みの予定は?」

    この質問は、きっともう何回もされていることでしょう。そして、休暇が終わるまでに、また何度も聞かれるかもしれません。そこで、この嬉しい質問への、よく使われる答え方をいくつかあげてみます。

What are your plans for the New Year's holiday?

examples

    “What are your plans for the New Year's holiday? ”
      正月休みの予定は?

    - I'm going away for the holiday.
      休暇中は旅行に行きます。

    - I'm staying in town for the holiday.
      休暇中はどこにも行きません。

    - We're going to spend the holiday with Takashi's family in Gifu Prefecture.
      私達は隆さんの家族と一緒に岐阜県で休暇を過ごします。

    - I'm going to Enryakuji Temple on New Year's Eve to hear them ring the temple bell.
      大晦日に、延暦寺に除夜の鐘を聞きに行きます。

    - I'm going to see the sunrise at Shonan Beach on the morning of the first.
      元旦は、湘南海岸で初日の出を見ます。

    - We're going to the Meiji Shrine on New Year's Day.
      元日に、明治神宮に初詣に行きます。

    - I'm going to watch the New Year's specials on TV with my family and eat lots of good food.
      私は家族と一緒にテレビの正月特別番組を見て、ご馳走をたくさん食べるつもりです。

    - I'm just going to take it easy.
      ただゆっくりしようと思っています。

英会話レッスンThank you for including us in your plans today! Until we meet again on the 5th of January, know that we're wishing you and yours the very best New Year's ever!