Planning a ski trip: getting there, rentals and passes
Japan has hundreds of ski resorts (), from day trips near the big cities to deep powder in Hokkaido. This lesson covers planning a trip: where to go, how to get there, what to rent and which lift pass to buy. Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
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25 ski trip words
Each card shows a word, the phrase it usually goes in, and a sentence you'd say while planning with family or friends, or hear at the rental counter. Six are from Everyday Japanese 1; the note says which.
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Passes, rentals and getting there
The words you'll see on a resort's price list and rental form, with something to ask about each one.
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- means skis or board. It's literally "plank". Say or if you need to be clear.
- Look for packages. Bus and train packages often include the lift pass, and sometimes the rental too. Look for .
- Driving. In snow areas you need winter tyres (スタッドレス) or chains. Mountain roads can be icy even when the town below isn't.
- Boot sizes are in centimetres. Give your foot length: .
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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.