《Lesson 118 Japanese Ladies》.pdf

The Bob and Rob Show Study Guide Lesson 118: Japanese Ladies December 29, 2007 Introduction Being married to Japanese women, we thought a show about Japanese ladies might be in order. We don’t claim to understand even our own wives, let alone an entire culture of females, but we give it our best shot in the short time we have. If anything, we hope you’ll develop a new appreciation for kawaii ! Phrasal Verbs to marry into To become part of a family you marry into. Eg: I was warned not to marry into a family with such a bad reputation, but I did it anyway. to marry off To get rid of a daughter or son by finding a spouse for them. Eg: Now that Tom’s daughter is over 30, he’s desperate to marry her off to any man. to marry beneath” To marry someone of a lower social class. Eg: When she wed the garbage man, many claimed she was marrying beneath herself. Idioms a ladies man A man who likes the company of women and who is successful with them. Eg: Before Rob got married, he was a real ladies man with a new woman on his arm every week. a bag lady A homeless woman who often keeps her possessions with her in shopping bags. Eg: Skid Row in L.A. is filled with drug addicts and bag ladies. Ancient Japanese English Study Secret Rob and I are joking, of course. Besides, we’re already married! ;-) Really, though, while dating a foreigner might be good for your language skills, it’s important to realize that behind the “exoticness” and novelty there is a real person with the usual foibles. Both Sides of the Pond (US) nightgown (UK) nightdress (US) off-the-rack (UK) off the peg (US) made to order (UK) bespoke (US) hose (UK) stockings (US) vest (UK) waistcoat Song Japanese Girlfriend, by Earwig. See more at Quotes Japanese men want infantile anorexic kawaii (cute) women in their 20s, who act like theyre 12. Now girls are beginning to find role models in women with real talen