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Podcast 36: Describing people’s
appearances in JapaneseIn this lesson you will learn the following:✓ Learn phrases to describe people’s appearance✓ Learn family related vocabulary

LEVEL: Lower intermediate

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Introduction
In this lesson you’ll learn some useful phrases and vocabulary to describe people’s generalappearance. You’ll also learn some useful adjectives to describe body type and shape. Checkout the main dialogue for examples.

How to study
This lesson includes the main podcast lesson, PDF show notes and an extra audio drill. You canfind all of these resources by going to https://learnjapanesepod.com and clicking on the title forthis lesson.
In the main podcast lesson Ami Sensei and Alex demonstrate the main dialogue, briefly explain
the grammar and talk about other Japan related topics.
Then you can use these show notes to read through and study in more depth. We include
grammar and vocabulary explanations to better understand the main lesson dialogue.
Finally, you can use the Japanese dialogue only audio file to practice your listening. You canlisten to the audio phrase by phrase and then repeat afterwards to practice your speaking andlistening skills.
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Main Dialog 1 - Describing people’s appearance
A: ね、私の家族の写真見る？
B: 見る見る！
A: これはおじいちゃん。背が高いんだよね。
B: ほんと、スマートでかっこういいね！
A: そうだけど、反対におばあちゃんは私に似て背が低いんだよね。
B: へえー。彼女は誰？お姉さん？
A: そう！最近髪をショートにして金髪に染めたの！
B: 顔がそっくりだね！それに家族みんなお洒落だよね。
A: ありがとう！

Main Dialog 1 - Describing people’s appearance (Pronunciation)
A: Ne, watashi no kazoku no shashin miru?
B: Miru miru!
A: Kore wa ojii chan. Se ga takain da yo ne.
B: Honto, sumaato de kakkō ii ne.
A: Sō dakedo, hantai ni obaa chan wa watashi ni nite, se ga hikuin da yo ne.
B: Heh. Kanojo wa dare? Onee san?
A: Sō! Saikin kami wo shooto ni shite kinpatsu ni someta no!
B: Kao ga sokkuri da ne. Sore ni kazoku minna oshare da yo ne.
A: Arigatō.

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Main Dialog 1 - Describing people’s appearance (English)
A: Hey, do you want to see photos of my family?
B: Yes!
A: This is my grandpa. He’s tall isn’t he?
B: That’s true. He’s tall and good looking.
A: That’s right but on the other hand my grandma looks like me and she’s short.
B: Ah. Who is she? Is she your older sister?
A: Yes. Recently she cut her hair short and dyed it blond.
B: Her face looks just like yours. Your family is very stylish.
A: Thank you.

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Extra Phrases to Describe People’s Appearance
Talking about someone’s height or body size
背が高いSe ga takai
Tall
背が低い
Se ga hikui
Short
でかい
Dekai
Large
小さい
Chiisai
Small / Petite
Talking about body shape
スマートな人Sumaato na hito
ポッチャリ
Pocchari
太っている
Futotteru
がっしりGasshiri
ムキムキ
Mukimuki
痩せているYaseteiru
ガリガリ
Garigari

Slim
ChubbyFat
MusclyMusclySlimVery thin / Skin and bones

Talking about hair
髪の毛が短い/短髪
Kaminoke ga mijikai/tanpatsu
Short hair
髪の毛が長い/長髪Kaminoke ga nagai/chōhatsu
Long hair
髪の毛が茶色い
Kaminoke ga chairoi
Brown hair
髪の毛が黒いKaminoke ga kuroi
Black hair
金髪
Kinpatsu
Blond hair
白髪
Hakuhatsu
Silver/gray hair
Talking about clothes
おしゃれな人Oshare na hito
派手な服Hade na fuku
シック
Shikkuモダン
ModanStylish person
Loud clothes
Chic
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Other words to describe people
かこういいKakō ii
ダンディー
Dandi
きれい
Kirei
かわいい
KawaiiCool / Good looking
Older stylish man
Beautiful
Cute

Random Phrase of the Week
Gachi - Really / Super / Mega / Big time
Gachi basically means “really” but is a very casual and a rough expression. It’s maybe
best not to use this in a formal situation!
1) ガチで可愛い - Gachi de kawaii - Super cute2) ガチで面白い - Gachi de omoshiroi - Crazy funny3) ガチでお金貯めないと - Gachi de okane tamenai to - I’ve gotta save cash big time4) ガチで頑張らないと - Gachi de gambaranai to - I’ve gotta really do my best

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