Playing tennis
Most adults play on public courts run by the city or ward, and popular slots go by lottery. This lesson covers booking a court, taking lessons at a tennis school, and ソフトテニス, the soft-ball tennis played in many school clubs. Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
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25 words for playing
Each card shows a word and a line you'd use when booking, at a lesson or at a school club. Nine reuse words from Everyday Japanese 1–3.
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Booking a public court
In many cities you register once, then enter the monthly lottery for weekend slots. Anything left over can usually be booked first come, first served.
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- Soft tennis. ソフトテニス started in Japan and is one of the biggest junior high school clubs. It uses a soft rubber ball and is mostly played as doubles.
- Make-up lessons. Tennis schools usually let you (make up) a lesson you miss, if you tell them in advance.
- Summer. Courts get very hot, so people play early in the morning or in the evening under the lights (ナイター).
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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.