Doing · part 2 — used to, but now

Contrast how you used to do a hobby with how you do it now.

昔と今で変わった趣味との付き合い方を話せるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

I used to ~, but now ~
I've come full circle
Back then, ~
These days, ~

Example conversation

AWeren't you a serious runner once?
BI used to race competitively, but now I just run for fun.
ADo you miss the competition?
BNot really. Back then it was all about times; these days it's about clearing my head.
ASounds healthier.
BIt is. I've kind of come full circle.

In context

My relationship with running has completely changed. I used to race competitively, chasing personal bests and tracking every second. Back then, it was almost a second job, and I burned out. These days, I just run for the joy of it — no watch, no pressure, just clearing my head. I've come full circle, back to why I started in the first place. It's funny how a hobby evolves with you. Has your relationship with a hobby changed?

When to use it · practice

Drew asks about a hobby from your past. Contrast then and now.
Drewが昔の趣味についてたずねます。昔と今をくらべましょう。
Describe the old days. Say what it was like back then.
昔のことを語りましょう。当時どうだったか言いましょう。
Reflect on the change. Say you've come full circle.
変化をふり返りましょう。「一周まわって戻ってきた」と言いましょう。

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