竹
noun
bamboo
(たけ) イネ科タケ亜科に属する多年生常緑草本植物で、大型のものの総称。一般的には大型のものを「竹」、小型のものを「笹」と呼ぶ。(花:夏の季語, 実:秋の季語)
bamboo
たけ
B2Upper-Intermediate
庭の竹が伸びすぎたので、隣の家にかからないよう少し切った。
The bamboo in the garden had grown too tall, so I cut it back a little to keep it from extending over the neighbor's property.
途中まで見たけど、つまらなくて消しちゃった。
I watched part of it, but it was boring, so I turned it off.
初めは少し緊張したけど、すぐ慣れた。
I was a little nervous at first, but I soon got used to it.
初めは難しかったけど、だんだん慣れた。
It was difficult at first, but I gradually got used to it.
何度も迷ったけど、とうとうその仕事を辞めた。
After wavering many times, I finally quit that job.
迷ったけど、この方法が今はベストだと思う。
I wasn't sure, but I think this is the best method for now.
メールを送ったけど、まだ返事がない。
I sent an email, but I haven't received a reply yet.
寝坊したけど、駅まで走って電車にぎりぎり間に合った。
I overslept, but I ran to the station and just barely caught the train.
駅へ向かう途中で友達とすれ違ったけど、お互い急いでいて話せなかった。
I passed a friend on the way to the station, but we were both in a hurry and couldn't stop to talk.
どうせ間に合わないと思っていたけど、走ったら電車に乗れた。
I thought I wouldn't make it anyway, but I ran and caught the train.