Unit 23 · Level 5 · Advanced (N1)
Seasonal table
Food, seasons, and gatherings
A
忘年会の店、旬の食材を使う居酒屋にしませんか。Bounenkai no mise, shun no shokuzai o tsukau izakaya ni shimasen ka.
Shall we pick an izakaya that uses seasonal ingredients for the year-end party?
B
いいですね。冬なら、鍋料理が定番です。Ii desu ne. Fuyu nara, nabe ryouri ga teiban desu.
Sounds good. In winter, hot pot is a classic.
A
一方で、会場が込む日は、予約が取りにくいです。Ippou de, kaijou ga komu hi wa, yoyaku ga tori nikui desu.
On the other hand, on busy days reservations are hard to get.
B
早めに押さえるべきですね。Hayame ni osaeru subeki desu ne.
We should book early, right?
A
コースは三千円前後で、前菜からデザートまで付きます。Kooru wa sanzen en zengo de, zensai kara dezaato made tsukimasu.
The course is around 3,000 yen with appetizer through dessert.
B
地産地消のメニューなら、より満足度が高いと思います。Chisan-chishou no menyuu nara, yori manzokudo ga takai to omoimasu.
I think local-sourced menus give higher satisfaction.
A
乾杯の司会は、誰が担当しますか。Kanpai no shikai wa, dare ga tantoo shimasu ka.
Who will MC the toast?
B
部長にお願いするのが無難でしょう。Buchou ni onegai suru no ga bunan deshoo.
Asking the section chief is probably safest.
A
二次会は別店に移る予定ですか。Nijikai wa betten ni utsuru yotei desu ka.
Do you plan to move to another place for a second party?
B
はい。ただ、翌日の仕事がある人もいるので、短めにします。Hai. Tada, yokujitsu no shigoto ga aru hito mo iru node, mijime ni shimasu.
Yes. Still, some have work tomorrow, so we will keep it short.
A
春の時期なら、花見弁当を持ち込む形式もあります。Haru no jiki nara, hanami bento o mochikomu keishiki mo arimasu.
In spring, a bring-your-own hanami bento style is possible.
B
その場合、ゴミは持ち帰るべきです。Sono baai, gomi wa mochikaeru subeki desu.
In that case, we should take trash home.
A
おもてなしの心は、季節を大切にすることにも表れます。Omotenashi no kokoro wa, kisetsu o taisetsu ni suru koto ni mo arawarimasu.
Hospitality also shows in valuing the season.
B
同感です。食の彩りも、季節感を伝えます。Dookan desu. Shoku no irodori mo, kisetsukan o tsutaemasu.
Agreed. Food colors convey seasonal feeling too.
A
では、候補店を三つ挙げて共有しましょう。Dewa, kooho-ten o mittsu agete kyoyuu shimashoo.
Then let us share three candidate shops.
B
リンクと献立表を送ります。Rinku to kondatte-hyou o okurimasu.
I will send links and menu plans.
Comprehension
Check your understanding
Optional — pick an answer, then reveal the keys.
1. Seasonal ingredients:
2. We should book early:
3. 地産地消 means…
4. 二次会 is…
5. Look up shops for someone:
6. 一方で in planning talk…
7. 司会 is…
8. おもてなし refers to…
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