Best Purchases: Gadgets & Daily Essentials #239

We discuss the best high-priced items we've bought, from game-changing gadgets like DJI Osmo Pocket to everyday essentials like a fast-drying hairdryer. Tune in as we talk about smart purchases, decision-making struggles, and even a funny debate about premium toothpaste!

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単語 (Vocabulary)

生活用品・日常動作 (Everyday Items & Activities)

  • ドライヤー - Hair dryer
  • マイナスイオン - Negative ions
  • 乾かす (かわかす) - To dry
  • 歯磨き粉 (はみがきこ) - Toothpaste
  • 歯磨き (はみがき) - Tooth brushing
  • 冷凍食品 (れいとうしょくひん) - Frozen food
  • お惣菜 (おそうざい) - Prepared foods, Deli foods
  • 浄水器 (じょうすいき) - Water purifier
  • 蛇口 (じゃぐち) - Faucet, Tap
  • 水道水 (すいどうすい) - Tap water
  • 薬局 (やっきょく) - Pharmacy
  • ドラッグストア - Drugstore

価格・経済 (Prices & Economy)

  • 物価 (ぶっか) - Cost of living, Prices
  • 貧乏 (びんぼう) - Poor
  • 痛感する (つうかんする) - To keenly feel, To fully realize
  • 外食する (がいしょくする) - To eat out, To dine out

心理・決断 (Psychology & Decision-Making)

  • 決断力 (けつだんりょく) - Decision-making ability
  • 優柔不断 (ゆうじゅうふだん) - Indecisive
  • 考え抜く (かんがえぬく) - To think through

社会・政治 (Society & Politics)

  • 革命 (かくめい) - Revolution
  • 政治 (せいじ) - Politics
  • 政治観 (せいじかん) - Political views
  • インフラ - Infrastructure

環境・物理的特徴 (Environment & Physical Characteristics)

  • 混む (こむ) - To get crowded
  • 近所 (きんじょ) - Neighborhood
  • ボロボロ - Worn-out, Shabby
  • 錆びる (さびる) - To rust
  • サビ / 錆 (さび) - Rust
  • 馴染みのない (なじみのない) - Unfamiliar
  • 調理する (ちょうりする) - To cook

会話の話題 (Conversation Topics)

ドラッグストアで、よく購入(こうにゅう)する商品(しょうひん)はなんですか?
What items do you often buy at the drugstore?

(いま)までで「()って()かった」と(おも)うガジェットはありますか?
Have you ever bought a gadget that you felt was worth the price?

ちょっと(たか)いけど、()って()かった日用品(にちようひん)はありますか?
Is there a household item that was a bit expensive but worth it?

海外(かいがい)()ったとき、物価(ぶっか)()(もの)(おどろ)いた経験(けいけん)はありますか?
Have you ever been surprised by prices or shopping experiences while traveling abroad?

あなたの(くに)歯磨(はみが)()(みず)などの日用品(にちようひん)価格(かかく)はいくらですか?(はな)()いましょう!
How much do daily essentials like toothpaste and water cost in your country? Let’s discuss!

買ってよかったもの(さゆり編)

I genuinely use and recommend these products in my everyday life. Please note that this site uses Amazon affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you!
ドライヤー
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 + Mic 2
浄水器
マイク
ビデオ通話用ライト
移動に使えるパソコン/iPadスタンド

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