Unit 12 · Level 3 · Intermediate (N3)
Which is better?
Compare, explain, and give reasons
A
電車とバスと、どちらが速いですか。Densha to basu to, dochira ga hayai desu ka.
Which is faster, the train or the bus?
B
電車のほうが速いです。でもバスのほうが安いです。Densha no hoo ga hayai desu. Demo basu no hoo ga yasui desu.
The train is faster. But the bus is cheaper.
A
どうしてバスのほうが安いんですか。Dooshite basu no hoo ga yasui n desu ka.
Why is the bus cheaper?
B
距離が短いからです。Kyori ga mijikai kara desu.
Because the distance is short.
A
なるほど。今日は電車にします。Naruhodo. Kyoo wa densha ni shimasu.
I see. I’ll take the train today.
B
それがいいと思いますよ。Sore ga ii to omoimasu yo.
I think that’s a good idea.
Comprehension
Check your understanding
Optional — pick an answer, then reveal the keys.
1. “A is more expensive than B.”
2. Because it’s cheap:
3. どちらが asks…
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