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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Japanese with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. It is episode two hundred thirty-one. Lucas: Last time we talked about skiing and snowboarding on the slopes. Luna: Yeah, that was exciting. But today we are staying closer to home. Lucas: We are going ice skating. Have you ever tried ice skating? Luna: I have! It is so much fun, but also very scary sometimes. Lucas: It can be tricky. But it is a great winter activity for everyone. Luna: Oh, totally. Before we start, if Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with this language... Lucas: your support keeps these episodes ad-free and steady. You can help us out at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: Thanks for listening. Now let's get ready to slide on the ice. Lucas: Okay. First thing you need is the right gear. What do you wear on your feet? Luna: Boots? Like hiking boots? Lucas: Not quite. We need special shoes with blades underneath. Luna: Ah, ice skates! Lucas: Yes. In Japanese, we say スケート靴. Luna: スケート靴. Let me try. スケート靴. Lucas: Perfect. That means ice skate shoes or just ice skates. Luna: スケート靴. Okay, I feel ready. Lucas: Let's go again. スケート靴. Slowly: スケート靴. Luna: スケート靴. Got it. Lucas: Now, where do we put them on? We need an ice rink. Luna: An ice rink! Yes, I know that word. Lucas: In Japanese, it is アイスリンク. Luna: アイスリンク. Let me say it. アイスリンク. Lucas: Exactly. アイスリンク. Nice and clear. Luna: アイスリンク. I love how easy that sounds. Lucas: It is very common in Japan during winter festivals. Luna: So we put on our スケート靴 and walk into the アイスリンク. Lucas: Correct. But be careful. The ice is slippery. Luna: Oh no. Do people fall a lot? Lucas: All the time. Especially beginners. The verb for fall is 転ぶ. Luna: 転ぶ. So if I fall, I say 転びます? Lucas: Yes. 転びます means I will fall or I fall. Luna: 転びます. Oh my gosh, I hope I don't do that. Lucas: Don't worry. Just practice. Let's repeat it together. Luna: 転びます.転びます. Lucas: Good.転びます. Remember it clearly. Luna: 転びます. Okay, I am stepping onto the ice now. Lucas: Wait. Look at the surface. How does it feel? Luna: It looks smooth. And shiny. Lucas: It is also very cold. Touch the railing. Luna: Ooh! It is freezing. Lucas: In Japanese, we say 冷たいです for cold things you touch. Luna: 冷たいです. Let me try. 冷たいです. Lucas: Right. 冷たいです. Used for physical coldness. Luna: 冷たいです. My hands are getting numb. Lucas: Put your gloves back on. Safety first. Luna: Good idea. Okay, I am holding the rail. Lucas: Take small steps. Don't rush. Luna: One step... two steps... Lucas: Be careful. Watch your balance. Luna: Oh! I almost slipped. Lucas: Watch out. Say 気をつけて. Luna: 気をつけて! That means be careful, right? Lucas: Yes. 気をつけて is very useful here. Luna: 気をつけて. I will say it every few seconds. Lucas: That is a good habit. 気をつけて. Luna: 気をつけて. Okay, I am gliding a little bit. Lucas: You are doing great. Keep your knees bent. Luna: My legs are shaking though. Lucas: That is normal. Just breathe. 気をつけて. Luna: 気をつけて. Wow, I am actually moving forward. Lucas: Look at you. You are a natural. Luna: I think I might fall soon though. Lucas: If you do, just say 転びます. Everyone falls. Luna: 転びます. Oh no, here I go! Lucas: It is okay. Get up slowly. Luna: That was scary. But also kind of fun. Lucas: See? It gets easier every time. Luna: Let's review what we learned today. Lucas: First, ice skates: スケート靴. Luna: スケート靴. I need those to start. Lucas: Next, the place: アイスリンク. Luna: アイスリンク. The big frozen pond. Lucas: Then, the risk: 転びます. Luna: 転びます. Oops. Sorry. Lucas: Always remember: 気をつけて. Luna: 気つけて. Be careful. Lucas: And the feeling: 冷たいです. Luna: 冷たいです. So chilly. Lucas: Great job. You are ready for the rink. Luna: I can't wait to try again tomorrow. Lucas: Practice makes perfect. See you next time. Luna: Bye for now. Keep practicing your Japanese.