Make a plan together
Bring invitations, times, preferences, and polite repair into one conversation.
What you’ll work on
- Invite someone with ませんか
- Agree on a time and place
- Confirm details and offer an alternative
A short conversation
Google voice when available; device voice as a fallback. Kana readings help you read the written words; they do not show pitch accent.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- あした、ashitatomorrow
- いっしょにisshonitogether
- えいがeigafilm
- をoobject markerPronounced o. Marks what the action acts on; English usually has no separate word for it.
- みませんか。mimasenkawould you like to watch?Polite negative question used here as an invitation.
The subject is understood from context in Japanese. English adds “I”, “you”, or “we” as needed. Match meaningful word groups, not individual characters.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- いいですね。iidesunesounds goodHere it expresses agreement with a suggestion.
- なんじnanjiwhat time
- にnitime, destination, or location marker
- あいますaimasumeet (polite nonpast)
- か。kaquestion markerMakes the sentence a question; English often changes its word order instead.
The context makes this a question about a shared plan. English supplies “shall we”.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- にじnijitwo o’clock
- にnitime, destination, or location marker
- えきekistation
- でdeplace or means marker
- あいましょう。aimashoulet’s meet (polite suggestion)ましょう proposes doing something together.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- すみません。sumimasenexcuse me / sorry
- さんじsanjithree o’clock
- はwatopic markerPronounced wa. Marks what the sentence is about; it does not mean “is”.
- どうdouhow / what about
- ですdesupolite statement endingAdds a polite style. English may use “is”, “am”, or “are”, or leave it unexpressed.
- か。kaquestion markerMakes the sentence a question; English often changes its word order instead.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- だいじょうぶです。daijoubudesuthat is fine / okay
- さんじsanjithree o’clock
- にnitime, destination, or location marker
- えきekistation
- で。deplace or means marker
The meeting verb is omitted because the plan is already understood. English also leaves this as a short phrase.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- はい。haiyes
- たのしみです。tanoshimidesulook forward to it
The subject is understood from context in Japanese. English adds “I”, “you”, or “we” as needed. Match meaningful word groups, not individual characters.
Invite and agree politely
A polite negative question such as 見ませんか can function as an invitation: Would you like to watch? It is not merely a question about a negative fact. Context tells you which meaning is intended.
The polite stem plus ましょう proposes doing something together: 会いましょう, let’s meet. いいですね is a useful positive response. If you cannot accept, suggest a different time you can express clearly.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- いっしょにisshonitogether
- たべませんか。tabemasenkawould you like to eat?
The subject is understood from context in Japanese. English adds “I”, “you”, or “we” as needed. Match meaningful word groups, not individual characters.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- さんじsanjithree o’clock
- にnitime, destination, or location marker
- あいましょう。aimashoulet’s meet (polite suggestion)ましょう proposes doing something together.
Confirm the important details
Use に for the meeting time and で for the place where you meet: 三時に駅で会いましょう. Repeat the final agreed time after any change.
A short phrase such as 三時はどうですか offers an alternative. If a detail is unclear, use もう一度お願いします or a focused question such as 何時ですか. Successful communication includes asking for clarification.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- さんじsanjithree o’clock
- はwatopic markerPronounced wa. Marks what the sentence is about; it does not mean “is”.
- どうdouhow / what about
- ですdesupolite statement endingAdds a polite style. English may use “is”, “am”, or “are”, or leave it unexpressed.
- か。kaquestion markerMakes the sentence a question; English often changes its word order instead.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- なんじnanjiwhat time
- ですdesupolite statement endingAdds a polite style. English may use “is”, “am”, or “are”, or leave it unexpressed.
- か。kaquestion markerMakes the sentence a question; English often changes its word order instead.
The same Japanese question can be translated as a complete sentence or simply “What time?”, depending on context.
Lesson vocabulary
Listen once, say it aloud, and try to recall the Japanese before looking.
| Japanese / reading | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| 一緒に いっしょに | together | |
| 会う あう | to meet (godan) | |
| 大丈夫 だいじょうぶ | all right / okay (な-adjective) | |
| 楽しみ たのしみ | something to look forward to | |
| 映画 えいが | film | |
| どう どう | how |
Practice questions
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Independent practice
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Speaking practice
Hold a six-turn planning conversation. Invite, accept, ask when, propose a time, change it, and confirm.
Writing practice
Write a new version of the dialogue with a different activity and time. Include a question you could ask if you missed a detail.
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