Favourites and treats
Core words, Stage 3chunk 58 of 76Things, kinds and amounts
Lets you name a favourite, say 'both', treat yourself and keep a list.
- okiniirifavourite (thing, place); favourites list
- dochira moboth; (with a negative) neither
- gohoubireward; treat
- risutolist
Mix-ups Dochira mo becomes 'neither' with a negative verb.
okiniiri
favourite (thing, place); favourites list
A noun: 'okiniiri no mise' = my favourite shop; also the favourites button in apps.
Ichiban suki (like best) is the everyday way to say which one is your favourite.
koko, watashi no okiniiri no kafe.
This is my favourite café.
ここ、私のお気に入りのカフェ。
koko wa watashi no okiniiri no kafe desu.
This is my favourite café.
ここは私のお気に入りのカフェです。
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dochira mo
both; (with a negative) neither
With a positive it means both; with a negative it means neither: 'dochira mo shiranai' = I don't know either one.
In casual talk it's usually dotchi mo.
dochira mo oishisou da ne.
They both look delicious.
どちらもおいしそうだね。
dochira mo oishisou desu ne.
They both look delicious.
どちらもおいしそうですね。
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gohoubi
reward; treat
Often a treat you give yourself: 'jibun e no gohoubi' = a little reward for me.
Also for rewarding kids or pets.
ganbatta kara, jibun ni gohoubi.
I worked hard, so I'm treating myself.
頑張ったから、自分にご褒美。
ganbatta node, jibun ni gohoubi desu.
I worked hard, so this is a treat for myself.
頑張ったので、自分にご褒美です。
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risuto
list
Usually with tsukuru (make) or ni ireru (add to the list).
kaimono risuto, tsukutta?
Did you make a shopping list?
買い物リスト、作った？
kaimono risuto wa tsukurimashita ka?
Did you make the shopping list?
買い物リストは作りましたか？
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