Key Phrases
料金が高すぎます
Fare is too high
道が混んでいました
The roads were crowded
メーターが動いています
The meter is functioning
Skills You'll Learn
Discuss taxi fare concerns
タクシー料金の懸念について話す
Talk about traffic conditions
交通状況について話す
Check if a taxi meter is working correctly
タクシーメーターが正しく動いているかを確認する
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are in a taxi in Japan, and you suspect that the fare is unusually high. You express your concerns to the taxi driver, who explains that the high fare is due to road congestion. Despite this explanation, you remain skeptical and request a verification of the meter's accuracy. This roleplay simulates a conversation between a passenger and a driver about fare issues.
運転手さん、料金が高すぎます。
Driver, the fare is too high.
いえ、これが正しい料金ですよ。
No, this is the correct fare.
いや、いつもこの距離でこんなにかからないんですが。
No, it never costs this much for this distance.
道が混んでいましたから、時間がかかったんです。
The roads were congested, so it took more time.
でも、メーターが早すぎる気がします。
But I feel like the meter is running too fast.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
運転手
Driver
Pronounced as 'untenshu'.
Taxi drivers in Japan are known for their professionalism.
さん
Mr./Ms./Sir/Madam (polite suffix)
Commonly used as a polite suffix for addressing people.
Used to show respect, similar to 'Mr.' or 'Ms.' in English.
運転手さん
Driver
Adds a polite touch by including 'san'.
Politeness is crucial in Japanese interactions, even with taxi drivers.
料金
Fare
Refers to the cost of the taxi ride.
Taxi fares in Japan can be higher than in some other countries.
すぎます
Too
Indicates an excessive degree of something.
Useful when negotiating or expressing disagreement politely.
高い
High
Used to describe anything expensive or tall.
Commonly used in discussions about prices.
いえ
No
Informal way to refuse or disagree.
Politeness may require softening a direct 'no' in Japan.
正しい
Correct
Can be used to assert accuracy.
Being 'correct' or accurate is important in Japanese culture.
いつも
Always
Implies consistency or habitual action.
Japanese value consistency and reliability.
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