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Holidays & Celebrations

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1. Two friends chat at a café a few days before the New Year holidays.

2. Friend (Yuki)

   ねえ、お正月の休みどうするの？

   Hey, what are you doing for the New Year holidays?

3. Friend (You)

   実家に帰るつもりだよ。久しぶりに家族に会いたいし。

   I'm planning to go back to my parents' house. I want to see my family after a while.

4. Friend (Yuki)

   いいね！何日から帰るつもり？

   Nice! From what day are you planning to go back?

5. Friend (You)

   三十日から帰るつもり。三が日は向こうでゆっくりするよ。

   I'm planning to leave on the 30th. I'll relax there for the first three days of the year.

6. Friend (Yuki)

   私は今年、初詣に行くつもりなんだ。

   I'm planning to go to the shrine for the New Year's visit this year.

7. Friend (You)

   え、一人で？友達と一緒に行かないの？

   Huh, by yourself? Aren't you going with friends?

8. Friend (Yuki)

   ううん、彼氏と行くつもり。去年は一人だったから。

   No, I'm planning to go with my boyfriend. Last year I went alone.

9. Friend (You)

   へえ、いいなあ！じゃあ、帰ってきたら写真見せてね。

   Ooh, lucky! Well, show me photos when I get back.

10. Friend (Yuki)

    うん、もちろん！そっちも実家でゆっくり休んでね。

    Sure, of course! You take it easy at your parents' place too.

11. Friend (You)

    ありがとう。来年も一緒に初詣行こうよ。

    Thanks. Let's go to the shrine together next year.

12. Friend (Yuki)

    うん、そうしよう！じゃあ、良いお正月をね。

    Yeah, let's do that! Well, have a great New Year.

13. Friend (You)

    うん、そっちもね！また来年！

    You too! See you next year!