Ep 18 ..sotte..(along/ by following)

Hey yall! here's the sentences from the episode! follow ALONG and you'd start using this in no time!

link:

https://anchor.fm/lmjs/episodes/EP-18-----ni-sotte-alongby-following-e10dk7i

この道に沿って歩くとデパートがあります

Kono michi ni sotte aruku to depāto ga arimasu

If you walk along this road, you will find a department store

この川に沿って泳いだら、綺麗な景色が見える

Kono kawa ni sotte oyoidara, kireina keshiki ga mieru

If you swim along this river, you can see a beautiful view

山道に沿って歩いたら、大きな湖に着きます

Yamamichi ni sotte aruitara, ōkina mizūmi ni tsukimasu

If you walk along the mountain path, you will reach a large lake

この山に沿った道は最近、山登るために人気になったそう

Kono yama ni sotta michi wa saikin, yama noboru tame ni ninki ni natta sō

The road along this mountain has recently become popular for climbing.

来週の試験は、この本の内容の沿って準備してください。

Raishū no shiken wa, kono Moto no naiyō no sotte junbi shite kudasai.

Prepare for next week's exam according to the contents of this book.

この問題は、前の説明に沿って答えてください

Kono mondai wa, mae no setsumei ni sotte kotaete kudasai

Please answer this question according to the previous explanation

お客様の希望に沿ったおみやげを、お選びいただけます

Okyakusama no kibō ni sotta omiyage o, o erabi itadakemasu

You can choose the souvenir that suits your wishes

Well that's it for now! have a great one and happy studying!!

Ep 17 ..ni attate/ni saishite..(at the time of)

Hey everyone! It's been a while... Hope you guys are doing ok and still practicing. COVID's been a real bummer, but lets ganbatte! I've also received some emails from some of you guys telling me that these podcasts have been helpful. I really appreciate you messages. well ok ok, lets get on with today's grammar point. We'll be trying out ni attate!!

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その仕事をするにあたって、君の援助が必要だ

Sono shigoto o suru ni atatte, kimi no enjo ga hitsuyōda

At the time of doing that job, your help will be necessary

新しい事業を始めるにあたって、私たちはいろいろな準備をしました

Atarashī jigyō o hajimeru ni atatte, watashitachiha iroirona junbi o shimashita

At the time of starting the new business, we made alot of preparations.

面接を受けるに際して、基本的な礼儀をしておいた方がいいです

Mensetsu o ukeru ni saishite, kihon-tekina reigi o shite oita kata ga īdesu

When going for an interview, it would be good to know basic etiquette.

このショッピングサイトの利用に際して、以下のご利用条件をよく見てください

Kono Shoppingusaito no riyō ni saishite, ika no go riyō jōken o yoku mitekudasai

Before using this shopping site, please read the following terms and conditions.

卒業論文の提出に際しての注意事項を読んでください

Sotsugyō ronbun no teishutsu ni saishite no chūi jikō o yondekudasai

Please read the notes for the submission of your final thesis.

契約に際しては、注意事項をよくお読みください

Keiyaku ni saishite wa chūi jikō o yoku o yomi kudasai

Before making the contract, please read the notes carefully

入学するにあたって、必要な書類を準備しておいた。

Nyūgaku suru ni atatte, hitsuyōna shorui o junbi shite oita.

Before entering the new school, I prepared the necessary documents

こちらの紙に入院に際しての注意事項が書いてあります。

Kochira no kami ni nyūin ni saishite no chūi jikō ga kaite arimasu.

Precautions for hospitalization are written on this paper.

お別れに際して、一言ご挨拶を申し上げます

O wakare ni saishite, hitokoto go aisatsu o mōshiagemasu

Before I leave, I will say a few words of farewell

That's it for today! お疲れ様です！

Ep 16 ..dake mashi da..(but at least/but I'm grateful for)

Hey yall! Here's this episode's notes, it might not be the best sentences available, but at least you can learn something from them!

Episode link here: https://anchor.fm/lmjs/episodes/Ep-16------dake-mashi-da---but-at-leastbut-Im-grateful-for-edqke1

お金がないけどまだ毎日食べれるだけマシです

Okane ga naikedo mada mainichi tabe reru dake mashidesu

I don't have the money but I'm greatful that I can still eat everyday

この仕事は大変でも残業が必要じゃないだけマシです

Kono shigoto wa taihen demo zangyō ga hitsuyō janai dake mashidesu

This job is hard but im greatful that overtime isnt necessary

シンガポールで日本語を使う機会があまりないから、日本人の友達がいるだけましだ

Shingapōru de nihongo o tsukau kikai ga amari naikara, nihonjin no tomodachi ga iru dake mashida

一年ぐらい日本語を勉強してた。5つ試験があったけど一つの試験に受かるだけましだ

Ichi-nen gurai nihongo o benkyō shi teta. Itsutsu shiken ga attakedo hitotsu no shiken'niukaru dake mashida

Ive been studying Japanese for 1 year. I took 5 tests and am grateful to pass 1.

彼女は料理できないけど、毎朝、朝ごはんに、早く起きて卵をゆでるだけましです

Kanojo wa ryōri dekinaikedo, maiasa, asa gohan ni, tamago o yuderu dake mashidesu

My girlfriend can't cook, at least she cooks eggs for breakfast in the morning

この仕事はは楽しくなくて同僚も冷たいけど、給料が高いだけましです。

Kono shigoto wa tanoshikunakute dōryō mo tsumetaikedo, kyūryō ga takai dake mashidesu.

This job is not fun and my colleagues are cold, but at least the salary is high.

歳を取ると体の調子がだんだん悪くなるけど、自分の家を買えるだけマシだ

Toshi o toru to karada no cyoushi ga dandan waruku narukedo, jibun no ie o kaeru dake mashida

As you get older, your health gets worse, but at least you can buy your own home

その人気な人は日本語だけで話していたから、教えてくれた話をちゃんと理解できばかった、彼に会えるだけましだ

Sono ninkina hito wa nihongo dake de hanashiteitakara, oshiete kureta hanashi o chanto rikai de kinakatta, kare ni aeru dake mashida

Because that famous person only spoke in Japanese, I couldn't fully understand his story, but I was greatful to be able to meet him.

コロナのせいで、仕事が延期になって、給料ももらえなかったけど、政府からいくらかお金をもらっただけましだ

Korona no sei de, shigoto ga enki ni natte, kyūryō mo moraenakattakedo, seifu kara ikuraka okane o moratta dake mashida

Because of the corona virus, work has been postponed and I couldn't get paid, but at least I'm getting some money from the government

病気のせいでずっと家にいないといけないけど、まだ近くの公園で運動できるだけましだ

Byōki no sei de zutto ie ni inaito ikenaikedo, mada chikaku no kōen de undō dekiru dake mashida

I have to stay home because of my illness but i'm greateful to still be able to exercise at the nearby park.

SO which grammar point would you wanna hear next? Lemme know! Cheers and stay healthy! GANBATTE!