せっかくSince one’s here

こんにちは！Are you someone who hates missing out? There’s a perfect Japanese word for that moment, when you’re nudging someone to join, suggesting it’s about time, or feeling the urge to get moving. Let’s find out what it is! 🏃‍♂️✨

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折角　せっかく

Since one’s here / went to the trouble / made the effort…

せっかく〜し

Used when you want to list good reasons or make the most of a special opportunity.

Example Sentence

A: ご飯（ごはん）どうしようか？
What should we do about food?

B: せっかく東京（とうきょう）に来（き）たし、江戸前寿司（えどまえずし）でも食（た）べようよ！
Since we’re finally in Tokyo, let’s go for Edomae sushi!

せっかく〜のに

Used when you made an effort, but the result was disappointing.

Example Sentence

A: せっかくお洒落（おしゃれ）したのに、デートをすっぽかされた…
I put all that effort into dressing up, but he totally ditched me…

B: それは落（お）ち込（こ）むよね。そんな人やめて、俺（おれ）にしない？
That’s rough… How about you forget him and go with me instead? 😏

🌟 Review Time! 🌟

Can you choose the correct word from last week’s lesson? 🤔✨

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Example Sentence

A: 秋（あき）になって、_______今年（ことし）も終（お）わりに近（ちか）づいてきたね。
Now that it’s autumn, the year feels like it’s slowly coming to an end.

B: でも、まだ10月（じゅうがつ）だよ〜。
But it’s only October!

A. だらだら

B. なかなか

C. そろそろ

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