Making Lunch Plans During a Work Break

7/20/2026beginner

Speakers

You

あなた

Wanjiru

AIエンジニア(ケニア)

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昼休みに、海外から来ているAIエンジニアの同僚とランチの予定を相談する場面。

Summary (JP)

あなたはケニア出身のAIエンジニア、Wanjiruと一緒にランチに行く相談をします。時間や場所、辛い食べ物が好きかどうかなどの雑談を交えながら、待ち合わせ場所とほかのメンバーを誘うかどうかを決めていきます。カジュアルで日常的な英会話表現を学べるレッスンです。

会話

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You:

Hey, do you have time for lunch today?

Wanjiru:

Sure! What time works for you?

You:

How about 12:30? I'm pretty hungry already.

Wanjiru:

12:30 sounds perfect. Where should we go?

You:

There's a new sushi place near the office.

Wanjiru:

I love sushi! I've never tried it in Tokyo though.

You:

It's a bit different here, but really good.

Wanjiru:

Great, I can't wait to try it.

You:

Do you like spicy food, by the way?

Wanjiru:

Yes, I really do! The spicier, the better.

You:

Perfect, they have a spicy tuna roll there.

Wanjiru:

That sounds amazing. I'll definitely order that.

You:

Should we meet at the front entrance?

Wanjiru:

Yes, let's meet there at 12:25.

You:

Should we invite anyone else from the team?

Wanjiru:

Good idea. Let's ask Daniel if he's free.

You:

I'll message him right now.

Wanjiru:

Awesome. See you at 12:25!

Vocabulary

works for you

Meaning: (時間・予定などが)都合が良い

Example: Does Friday work for you?

pretty hungry

Meaning: かなりお腹が空いている

Example: I'm pretty hungry after the meeting.

sounds perfect

Meaning: 完璧に思える、良さそうだ

Example: That plan sounds perfect.

by the way

Meaning: ところで(話題を変えるときに使う)

Example: By the way, did you finish the report?

the spicier, the better

Meaning: 辛ければ辛いほど良い(the 比較級, the 比較級の形)

Example: The sooner, the better.

definitely

Meaning: 絶対に、間違いなく

Example: I'll definitely be there.

front entrance

Meaning: 正面玄関

Example: Let's meet at the front entrance.

message him

Meaning: 彼にメッセージを送る

Example: I'll message him about the schedule.

Quiz

1. What time do You and Wanjiru plan to have lunch?

2. Where do they decide to eat?

3. Has Wanjiru tried sushi in Tokyo before?

4. Who do they decide to invite to lunch?

5. Where will they meet before lunch?

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