In Tune With Japanese
Using idioms in Japanese is a really effective way to make your Japanese language sound really impressive.
Let's try a Japanese quiz!
A:最近、サッカーチームに入ったんだ。
B:それは楽しそう!メンバーとはどう?( )が合ってる?
A: I recently joined a soccer team.
B:Really? That's awesome! Are you in tune with the other members?
Choose the correct word to fit into the missing space ( ).
Select the answer from choices 1~ 4 below.
① 頭(あたま)
② 胸(むね)
③ 汗(あせ)
④ 息(いき)
答えは・・・The answer is・・・
④ 息(いき)
◆ Today's expression
息(いき)が合(あ)う
to perform in tune with each other to get along well
◆ Example Sentences
1)彼らのコンビはステージ上で息が合っていて、驚(おどろ)くほど素晴(すば)らしいパフォーマンスを披露(ひろう)した。
Their comedy duo is in sync on stage and delivered an amazingly brilliant performance.
2)チームメンバー同士(どうし)の意思疎通(いしそつう)が抜群(ばつぐん)で、プロジェクトが順調(じゅんちょう)に進(すす)んでいる。本当に息が合っている。
The team members have excellent communication, and the project is progressing smoothly. They are truly in sync.