Explain a reason and suggest an alternative
Link your suggestion to a reason, then confirm the place and time. End with what you will do if delayed.
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明日、公園に行きませんか。
Shall we go to the park tomorrow?
雨が降りそうなので、博物館はどうですか。
It looks like rain, so how about the museum?
博物館は少し遠くないですか。
Isn't the museum a little far?
遠いですが、バスで行けます。
It is far, but we can take the bus.
では、朝十時に駅で会いましょう。
Then let's meet at the station at ten in the morning.
わかりました。遅れる場合はメッセージを送ります。
All right. If I'm late, I'll send you a message.
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Shall we go to the park tomorrow?
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明日、公園に行きませんか。
It looks like rain, so how about the museum?
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雨が降りそうなので、博物館はどうですか。
Isn't the museum a little far?
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博物館は少し遠くないですか。
It is far, but we can take the bus.
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遠いですが、バスで行けます。
Then let's meet at the station at ten in the morning.
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では、朝十時に駅で会いましょう。
All right. If I'm late, I'll send you a message.
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わかりました。遅れる場合はメッセージを送ります。
Change the situation
The museum is closed. Give that reason and suggest a café instead.
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博物館は休みなので、カフェはどうですか。
The museum is closed, so how about a café?
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雨が降りそうなので、博物館はどうですか。
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