Plans · part 1 — suggesting

Suggest a specific plan and get others on board.

具体的に提案して、誘いに乗れるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

We should ~
Are you up for ~?
I was thinking we could ~
Count me in

Example conversation

AWe should check out that new ramen place.
BOh, I'm up for that! When were you thinking?
AI was thinking we could go this weekend.
BCount me in. Should we invite the others?
AGood idea. The more the better.
BGreat, I'll message the group.

In context

I'm always the one suggesting plans. I'll say, 'We should check out that new place,' or 'Are you up for a hike this weekend?' I find that being specific helps — 'I was thinking we could go Saturday morning' is easier to say yes to than 'we should hang out sometime.' When my friend says 'count me in', I know the plan is happening. What should we do this weekend?

When to use it · practice

You want to try a new place with Drew. Suggest it and propose a rough time.
Drewと新しいお店に行きたいです。提案して、だいたいの時間も出しましょう。
Drew suggests something. Accept enthusiastically.
Drewが何か提案します。元気よく承諾しましょう。
Make a vague idea concrete. Suggest a specific plan.
ぼんやりした案を具体的にしましょう。はっきりした予定を提案しましょう。

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