Japanese Bathroom Issues #148

単語 (Vocabulary)

石鹸 soap
知られている　Known for
液体　liquid
観光地　tourist site
棚　shelf
化粧品　cosmetics
拭く　wipe
模様　pattern; design
額縁　frame

会話の話題 (Conversation Topics)

いつも石鹸(せっけん)を使(つか)って手(て)を洗(あら)いますか？それともなくても大丈夫(だいじょうぶ)ですか？
Do you always use soap to wash your hands, or is it okay for you not to use it?

どんなタイプのハンドソープが好(す)きですか？香(かお)り、形状(けいじょう)共(とも)に好(この)みがあれば教(おし)えてください！
What type of hand soap do you prefer? Please share your preferences regarding the scent and form!

ハンカチや手拭(てぬぐ)いを持(も)ち歩(ある)く習慣(しゅうかん)がありますか？どんな柄(がら)だと気分(きぶん)が上(あ)がりますか？
Do you have a habit of carrying a handkerchief or tenugui? What kind of patterns make you feel good?

手拭(てぬぐ)いを知(し)っていましたか？もしお土産(みやげ)でもらったらどんな使(つか)い方(かた)をしたいですか？
Were you aware of the Japanese tenugui? If you received one as a souvenir, how would you like to use it?

“Tenugui” Hand Towels Make for Perfect Souvenirs | JAPAN Monthly Web Magazine | JNTO

“Tenugui” are a type of traditional Japanese towel. Because of their smooth texture, they can be used in various ways other than just drying hands or bodies, available throughout Japan.

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)

Video Podcast and Japanese Transcripts (Furigana Included/Excluded)