Likes · part 3 — so my thing

Describe something that's completely your vibe.

「まさに自分向き」のことを、いきいきと表現できるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

~ is so my thing
That's right up my street
It's totally my vibe
I'm in my element when ~

Example conversation

AThere's a vintage record fair this weekend.
BOh, that's so my thing! Crate-digging is right up my street.
AI thought you'd like that.
BI'm completely in my element at those. Totally my vibe.
AMind if I tag along?
BPlease do — I'll show you the good stalls.

In context

When something is exactly my kind of thing, I light up. A vintage record fair? That's so my thing — crate-digging for hours is right up my street, and I'm completely in my element. I think everyone has a few activities that just fit them like a glove, where time disappears. Finding yours is one of the best parts of having hobbies. What's something that's so your thing you lose track of time?

When to use it · practice

Drew mentions an event you'd love. Show it's exactly your thing.
Drewがあなたの大好きそうなイベントを話します。「まさに自分向き」と示しましょう。
Describe how it feels. Say you're in your element.
どんな感じか説明しましょう。「水を得た魚」と言いましょう。
Find Drew's thing. Ask what's totally his vibe.
Drewの「自分向き」を探しましょう。何が彼のツボか聞きましょう。

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