The neighbourhood association
Most areas have a , a neighbourhood association that runs clean-ups, drills and festivals and sends round notices on a clipboard, the . This lesson covers the words on those notices and how to handle fees and duties. Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
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25 association words
Each card shows a word and a sentence you'd read on a notice or hear from a neighbour. Seven reuse words from Everyday Japanese 1 and 2 and Lesson 1.
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What the association does
The same few things come round every year. Here's what each one is and the phrase you'll hear with it.
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- Pass it on. Read the , stamp or initial it, and take it to the next house within a day or so. Hanging it on their door or leaving it in the post box is normal.
- Notice words. Notices use short kanji words: = cancelled if it rains, = optional.
- Can't do your turn? Say so early and ask to swap:
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Three patterns to use today
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Say it in Japanese
Say each one out loud before you reveal the answer. Getting close counts.