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Finding your Tokyo apartment – HearSay Japanese A2
Join 美桜 and 颯真 to master navigating the complex Japanese rental market, one short conversation at a time. Each lesson trains your ear until you can follow every word and answer back.
Lessons Discussing apartment hunting Mio offers to help Soma look through the overwhelming number of Tokyo apartment listings for his daughter.
Sharing past living experiences Mio shares her experience of living in Tokyo, and Soma asks for her opinion on a convenient but expensive apartment.
Discussing commute preferences Mio explains why convenient apartments are expensive, while Soma expresses concern about his daughter's crowded morning commute.
Talking about where you have lived Mio reassures Soma about Tokyo's crowded trains, leading Soma to reveal that he has rarely lived outside of Osaka.
Discussing walking distance to places Soma shares his concerns about a cheap apartment that is far from the station, and Mio points out that a twenty-minute walk might be dark at night.
Discussing neighborhood safety Soma worries about his daughter's safety at night, leading Mio to suggest that they should visit the area together to check the neighborhood in person.
Explaining reasons to visit in person Mio explains that photos cannot convey noises like trains or neighbors, prompting Soma to agree that a physical visit is necessary.
Evaluating a potential apartment Mio shows Soma a promising apartment listing that is close to the station, and Soma asks for her opinion on the bright and spacious room.
Warning against making hasty decisions Mio and Soma agree on the importance of seeing an apartment in person. Mio mentions she once made a mistake by rushing, prompting Soma to ask for details.
Describing a bad housing experience Mio explains how she once rented a noisy apartment next to a pub based only on photos, and Soma realizes he needs to be careful too.
Proposing a joint trip After Mio compliments the warm atmosphere of Soma's shop, Soma steers the conversation back to his daughter's apartment search, and Mio suggests they travel to Tokyo together.
Accepting an offer of help Soma gratefully accepts Mio's offer to accompany him to Tokyo despite her busy schedule, and Mio asks when his daughter's new job begins.
Expressing urgency about moving tasks Sōma explains that he is short on time to pack and find an apartment, while Miō reassures him that they will find a great place together.
Scheduling an upcoming trip Sōma thanks Miō for her support, and the two decide to set their schedule for their upcoming trip to Tokyo.
