Ep4 : Talking about how to find a boyfriend

April 27, 2020

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Sally is talking to her friends about how to find a boyfriend.

  • Sally : Sigh...It's been three months since Taka dumped me. Is there anyone out there for me?
    はぁ…タカに振られて三ヵ月経つ。誰かいい人いない？
  • Allie : How about Kei?
    ケイは？
  • Sally : Kei? As in your-subordinate-Kei? That Kei?
    ケイ？アリーの部下のケイ？あのケイ？
  • Allie : Yes. I think that he is two years younger than us. I'm not sure about his private life, but as far as I know he has a lot of potential to become successful.
    うん。私達より二歳若い。ケイの私生活は知らないけど、私の知る限り(彼は)有望だよ。
  • Sally : Okay...but isn't he busy, like, 24/7?
    いいけど、彼忙しいでしょ？
  • Jenny : Why don't we go out tonight? There are so many cute guys in clubs, bar...You just need to pick one.
    今夜出掛けない？クラブとかバーに、格好良い人いっぱいいるでしょ...選びなよ。
  • Sally : I'm not interested in one night stands. Hmm, don't you have anyone that you can hook me up with?
    ワンナイトに興味はないよ。んー、誰か(私に)紹介できる人いないの？
  • Jenny : Have you ever used any dating apps?
    出会い系アプリ、使ったことある？
  • Sally : No, never.
    ううん、一度も(使ったこと)ない。
  • Jenny : Okay, I'll show the app that I always use to meet nice guys. (She takes Sally's smartphone, downloads the app and creates an account)
    わかった、私がイケメンに会う為に使っているヤツ(=app)を見せてあげる。

Note

  • 振る(verb)
    It means to dump someone.

    • I went out with Ken for a few years, but I broke up with him this morning because he cheated on me.
      ケンと数年付き合ったが、彼が浮気をしたので、今朝振った。
  • 経つ(verb)
    It means to pass.
  • 有望(noun)
    It means to be promising. It is used when describing a person with a bright future.
  • 紹介する(verb)
    It means to introduce someone/something to someone else.

    • I introduced my favorite cafe to my friends.
      友達にお気に入りのカフェを紹介した。
  • 格好良い(adjective)
    It means to be cool. It is used when describing a person who is handsome or something that is nice.
  • イケメン(noun)
    It means a good looking guy. It is another way to say of "格好良い男性". It is a colloquial expression.
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Related posts:

  1. Ep5 : Talking about how to use a dating app
  2. Ep3 : Talking about the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on everyday life.
  3. Ep2 : Talking about their situation due to the spread of COVID-19
  4. プライド/自尊心[puraido/jisonshin]: self-respect
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