Get The Most Out Of Learning Japanese
Have you ever been to an expensive all you can eat buffet?
Here is a great humorous phrase you can use in that situation!
Let's try a Japanese quiz!
友人A: 少し高いけど、おいしいバイキングのお店があるらしいよ。行ってみる?
友人B: うーん、ちょっと迷うけど、たくさん食べれば( )を取れるかもしれないね。行ってみよう!
Friend A: "There's a buffet restaurant that's a bit pricey but supposedly delicious. Want to give it a try?"
Friend B: "Hmm, I'm a bit hesitant, but if we eat a lot, we might be able to get our money's worth. Let's go and try it!"
◆Vocabulary Hint
バイキング buffet
迷(まよ)う hesitant
Choose the correct word to fit into the missing space ( ).
Select the answer from choices 1~ 4 below.
① 元
② 金
③ 場
④ 払
答えは・・・The answer is・・・
① 元
◆ Today's expression
元を取る(もとをとる)
"元を取る" can be translated into English as "to get one's money's worth" or "to repay back one's investment.