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Today in Japan
September 24 · Thursday
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Today's Phrase

ごゆっくり

Take your time.

A polite phrase used to tell someone there is no rush. Often used by staff to customers, but can be used among friends too.

Casual

A: 着替きがえてくるね。 B: はーい、ごゆっくりー。

A: I'll go change. B: Okaaay, take your time.

Polite

A: メニューをています。 B: かしこまりました。どうぞごゆっくり。

A: I am looking at the menu. B: Understood. Please take your time.

What Day Is It Today?

September 24

Cleaning Day

清掃せいそう

In English

A day to think about keeping towns and daily spaces clean.

日本語

まちまわりをきれいにすることをかんがえるです。ちいさな掃除そうじ気持きもちをあかるくします。

Keep it light. Keep it moving.

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