At the velodrome
A velodrome on race day is loud: fans shout riders' names, heckle and argue about the lines. This lesson covers watching from the fence, the big races like the Grand Prix, and the words for talking about results afterwards. Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
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25 words for a day at the velodrome
Each card shows a word, the form you'll use and a sentence you'd say at the track or on the way home. Six reuse words from Everyday Japanese 1 and 2 and Lessons 1 and 2.
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Race grades and rider classes
Meetings are graded from the Grand Prix down, and riders are ranked in classes. Here's what you'll see on posters and programmes.
| Grade | What it is | Note |
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- Heckling is normal. Shouting at riders (ヤジ) is part of the atmosphere. Most of it is good-natured.
- Wait for . Don't throw a ticket away until the result is official, especially if the (inquiry) light is on.
- or ? is "gutted": you nearly had it. is a calmer "that's a shame".
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Four 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.