It is difficult for foreigners to get used to Japanese food.
外人が日本食に慣れることはむずかしい。
My father used to drink beer, but now he drinks sake.
父は以前ビールを飲んでいたが、今は日本酒を飲む。
I was wondering if you'd like to join me for dinner tomorrow.
明日、食事でもどう?
Japan depends on Arab countries for oil.
日本はアラブ諸国に石油を依存している。
You mustn't be nervous about tomorrow's exam.
明日の試験のことで緊張してはいけません。
The following day, however, the doctor consoled him by telling him that his chances of being able to leave hospital in time for New Year celebrations were good.
On Saturday evenings everybody in the family had a bath one after another in an old tin bath in front of the fire.
土曜日の夜には家族誰もが暖炉の前の古いブリキのお風呂に次々に入りました。
We have no school tomorrow.
明日は学校が休みです
Many foreigners come to Japan for the purpose of studying Japanese.
日本語を勉強するために日本へやってくる外国人が多い。
If it rains tomorrow, I'll stay at home.
もし明日雨ならば、私は家にいるつもりです。
Our P.E. kit was just shorts but now it's spats from today.
うちの体操服って普通の短パンだったのに今日から急にスパッツになっちゃったのね。
After working all week, we took it easy on Sunday.
まる1週間働いたので日曜日はのんびりしました。
The man I met yesterday was Mr. Hill.
昨日、私が会ったのは、ヒルさんでした。
In my daily life I take care in various ways of my body so as not to damage my health.
健康を害さないように、常日頃から、体に対して様々な気配りをしています。
When parents get old in Japan, they are customarily looked after by their children.
日本では親は年をとると、通例子供たちの世話になる。
How many days are there in a week?
一週間は何日ありますか。
It is ten years since he came to Japan.
日本に来てから十年になります。
Please wake me up at six tomorrow morning.
明日の朝6時に起こしてください。
Was it cloudy in Tokyo yesterday?
昨日、東京は曇りでしたか。
The widespread application of administrative guidance is considered to be a uniquely Japanese practice in which bureaucrats exert authority, without any legal backing, telling the private sector what to do and what not to do.
The president was quoted as saying he would like to visit Japan soon.
大統領は近く日本を訪れたいと述べたと伝えられた。
The cherry blossom is to Japan what the rose is to England.
日本の桜はまさにイギリスのバラにあたる。
Our smile, which is understandable in the context of Japanese culture, sometimes causes a lot of confusion and is notorious among foreign people as a mysterious smile.