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08-21-2010, 06:58 AM
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As a matter of fact, his state was funnier. “Scope” is “megane” in Japanese, but he pronounced it “memage”. He was too young to say things properly. I wasn’t able to describe this funny and cute story in English. What would you explain “memage”? Quote:
If you have questions about my post or Japanese customs, don't hesitate to ask. I  YamaP 
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08-21-2010, 06:59 AM
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So, you say “I took the train home”, and don’t say “during the car home”. Do you say these ? During the train ride home, I took a taxi home. During a taxi ride home, I drove home. During walking home, Thanks! If you have questions about my post or Japanese customs, don't hesitate to ask. I YamaP
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08-21-2010, 03:32 PM
This is a story of my brother’s son who is three years old.
One day, his family and I went to shopping together. My brother was looking for a hydroscope for his son, but the shop didn’t have ones for children. by yuritokoro I think. I noticed the above item in your message. RE--"But the shop didn't have ones for children." It would be better to write, "the shop did not stock suitable hydroscopes for children." Or:" but the shop didn't stock any that were suitable for children." Others have helped you with other examples beautifully.
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08-22-2010, 03:37 AM
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That sentece seems to be very good. Thank you for the better expression. I'll be counting on you!  If you have questions about my post or Japanese customs, don't hesitate to ask. I YamaP
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08-22-2010, 08:03 AM
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 ). The sentence after the comma shows what you're doing during the train ride home.So for example: During the train ride home, I read the newspaper. Which means you were reading the newspaper on the train ride home. I hope that makes sense. I'm not very good at teaching, haha ^^;
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08-22-2010, 12:19 PM
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I meant that I wanted to know if these five phrases are OK. 1. “During the train ride home” 2. “I took a taxi home” 3. “During a taxi ride home” 4. “I drove home” 5. “During walking home” If you have questions about my post or Japanese customs, don't hesitate to ask. I YamaP
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08-22-2010, 02:02 PM
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I think you would say, whilst or "while I was walking home" not "during." The others are okay. During the time I walked home I met some friends. But more likely to say "I met some friends on my walk home" or "ON MY WAY HOME" also possibly "during the taxi ride home we were stopping and starting many times because of the heavy traffic on the road."
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08-22-2010, 02:47 PM
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How about by bycicle? If you have questions about my post or Japanese customs, don't hesitate to ask. I YamaP
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08-22-2010, 03:45 PM
Yes you can say "I am on my way home."Especially if phoning someone at the other end who might be planning to meet you or maybe prepare ameal for you.
I am on my way to the shops, Or I am on my way to school/college. I am on my way to meet my friends. I am going to a restaurant. I am going to the pictures.. etc etc.
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08-23-2010, 02:32 AM
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I’d like to make sure that these sentences are correct. (I took the train home. ) During the train ride home, I came up with the idea. I was on the train home, when I came up with the idea. (I took a taxi home. ) During a taxi ride home, I got the phone call. (I drove home.) During the car ride home, I heard the news. I run into her while I was walking home. Thank you. If you have questions about my post or Japanese customs, don't hesitate to ask. I YamaP
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