Unit 20 · Level 5 · Advanced (N1)
Across the archipelago
Regions, terrain, and travel planning
A
今度の長期休み、どの地域を回る予定ですか。Kondo no chooki kyuumi, dono chiiki o mawaru yotei desu ka.
Which region are you planning to visit during the next long break?
B
日本海側の山岳ルートを考えています。Nihonkai-gawa no sangaku ruuto o kangaete imasu.
I am thinking about a mountain route on the Sea of Japan side.
A
標高の高い峠は、天候が変わりやすいですよ。Hyoukou no takai touge wa, tenkou ga kawariyasui desu yo.
High passes change weather quickly.
B
その点では、事前にハザードマップを確認することにしています。Sono ten de wa, jizen ni hazaado mappu o kakunin suru koto ni shite imasu.
On that point, I make a point of checking hazard maps in advance.
A
離島まで足を延ばすなら、フェリーの便が限られますね。Ritou made ashi o nobasu nara, ferii no bin ga kagiraremasu ne.
If you extend the trip to remote islands, ferry service is limited.
B
はい。列島の移動は、段取りが大切だと思います。Hai. Rettou no idou wa, dandori ga taisetsu da to omoimasu.
Yes. I think scheduling matters when moving across the archipelago.
A
観光地だけでなく、里山の景観も見たいです。Kankouchi dake de naku, satoyama no keikan mo mitai desu.
I want to see satoyama scenery, not only famous sights.
B
同感です。地元の特産を買うことで、地域経済にもつながります。Dookan desu. Jimoto no tokusan o kau koto de, chiiki keizai ni mo tsunagarimasu.
Same here. Buying local specialties also supports regional economies.
A
宿は温泉街に泊まり、翌日は早朝から登山道へ。Yado wa onsen-gai ni tomari, yokujitsu wa soochou kara tozandou e.
Stay in a hot-spring town, then hit the trail early the next day.
B
木漏れ日の中を歩くのは気持ちがいいですね。Komorebi no naka o aruku no wa kimochi ga ii desu ne.
Walking in filtered sunlight feels wonderful.
A
紅葉の時期なら、渓谷の彩りも違います。Kouyou no jiki nara, keikoku no irodori mo chigaimasu.
In autumn, ravine colors are different too.
B
ただ、混雑を避けるために、平日にずらすつもりです。Tada, konzatsu o sakeru tame ni, heijitsu ni zurasu tsumori desu.
However, I plan to shift to weekdays to avoid crowds.
A
帰路は太平洋側に降り、港町の市場も寄りたいです。Kiro wa Taiheiyou-gawa ni orite, minato-machi no ichiba mo yoritai desu.
On the way back I want to descend to the Pacific side and stop at a port market.
B
いいですね。旅の記録を残すことで、次の計画にも活かせます。Ii desu ne. Tabi no kiroku o nokosu koto de, tsugi no keikaku ni mo ikasemasu.
Nice. Keeping travel notes helps the next plan too.
A
では、ルート案を共有しましょう。Dewa, ruuto-an o kyoyuu shimashoo.
Then let us share route drafts.
B
地図と等高線付きの資料を送ります。Chizu to toukousen-tsuki no shiryou o okurimasu.
I will send materials with a map and contour lines.
Comprehension
Check your understanding
Optional — pick an answer, then reveal the keys.
1. Habitual rule:
2. 一方で introduces…
3. 里山 refers to…
4. Modify “pass where weather changes easily”:
5. 等高線 is…
6. Make a point of checking maps:
7. 足を延ばす means…
8. 木漏れ日 is…
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