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Wednesday 25 April 2012

機械音痴

Some people can't understand modern technology. Some people never use modern technology. Some people do not like modern technology. Some people are scared of modern technology. We can use these words:
  • Technophobia (noun)
  • Technophobe (person)
  • Technophobic (adjective)
Examples:
  • My wife suffers from technophobia; she can't understand computers at all.
  • My mother is such a technophobe; she doesn't even have a mobile phone!
  • Can you show me how to use the photocopier? Sorry, I'm really technophobic.
If someone really hates modern technology, we sometimes say:
  • Luddite


Friday 20 April 2012

安い

Adjectives:
  • cheap
  • inexpensive
If the quality is good and the price is not high:
  • reasonable
  • good value for money
If the price is low and the quality is acceptable:
  • cheap and cheerful
If the price is very low and we are surprised:
  • What a bargain!
  • Cheap as chips!

Friday 13 April 2012

スイーツ

Expression:
  • have a sweet tooth
Meaning:
  • a person really likes sweets
  • a person eats a lot of confectionery
Examples:
  • I've got a sweet tooth; I eat sweets every day.
  • He's always eating cakes and biscuits; he must have a sweet tooth.
  • Three sugars in your coffee!? Do you have a sweet tooth?

Thursday 12 April 2012

お花見

Cherry blossom is blooming in Japan now and there are many parties and events to celebrate it. Cherry blossom is in many countries but nowhere reveres it like Japan.

In English, there isn't a special name for viewing cherry blossom 「お花見」but I suggest this translation:
  • cherry blossom viewing
Last Sunday, London Bridge English members enjoyed a day trip cherry blossom viewing; we went to Anjinzuka, Yokosuka 「横須賀市安針塚」。Everyone took a packed lunch 「お弁当」and we had a picnic under the cherry blossom.



Wednesday 4 April 2012

自転車

In Britain, cyclists must use the road along with other vehicles. Cycling on a footpath or in a pedestrian zone is illegal and the police will stop cyclists.

No cycling sign (UK)

Many roads have a cycle lane to make cycling safer. A white or yellow line-drawing marks the cycle lane.

Cycle lane (UK)
Cycle lane sign (UK)

Owning a bicycle in Britain:
  • In Britain, we are allowed to ride a bicycle after drinking alcohol.
  • We do not need to register ownership.
  • Some trains have a bicycle section.