基礎英語2 26/2/2(月)日本文化を英語で
「日本文化を英語で説明する練習問題（スピーキング用）」と 外国人に聞かれがちな日本行事Q&A集をお願いします
今回は ①スピーキング練習問題 → ②外国人によく聞かれる日本行事Q&A集 の2本立てです。
そのまま声に出して練習できる構成にしています。
🇯🇵 日本文化を英語で説明する練習問題（スピーキング用）
レベル①｜15〜20秒（超短く）
練習①：節分
Task
Explain Setsubun in one or two sentences.
Model Answer
Setsubun is a traditional Japanese event in early February.
People throw beans and eat Ehomaki to bring good luck.
練習②：恵方巻
Task
Explain Ehomaki briefly.
Model Answer
Ehomaki is a special sushi roll eaten on Setsubun.
People eat it while facing a lucky direction for the year.
レベル②｜30秒（会話でちょうどいい）
練習③：節分＋恵方巻
Task
Explain Setsubun and Ehomaki to a foreign friend.
Model Answer
Setsubun is a Japanese tradition that marks the beginning of spring.
On that day, people throw roasted soybeans to drive away evil spirits.
They also eat a sushi roll called Ehomaki while facing a lucky direction to wish for good fortune.
レベル③｜45〜60秒（TOEIC Speaking / 観光案内）
練習④：文化的背景を入れる
Task
Explain why Setsubun is important in Japan.
Model Answer
Setsubun is important because it symbolizes a fresh start.
In the traditional calendar, it marks the beginning of spring.
People believe that throwing beans and eating Ehomaki can bring good luck and protect them from bad spirits for the coming year.
レベル④｜即興スピーキング（チャレンジ）
練習⑤：質問対応型
Question
Why do people eat Ehomaki without talking?
Sample Answer
It’s believed that talking breaks the good luck.
People stay silent while eating and focus on making a wish.
🌏 外国人に聞かれがちな日本行事 Q&A 集
Q1. What is Setsubun?
Setsubun is a traditional Japanese event that marks the start of spring.
Q2. Is Setsubun a national holiday?
No, it’s not a public holiday, but many families celebrate it at home.
Q3. Why do people throw beans?
People throw beans to drive away evil spirits and bring good luck.
Q4. What does “Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi” mean?
It means “Demons out, good fortune in.”
Q5. What is Ehomaki?
Ehomaki is a long sushi roll eaten on Setsubun.
Q6. Why do people face a certain direction when eating Ehomaki?
That direction is believed to be lucky for that year.
Q7. Do all Japanese people follow these traditions?
Not everyone, but many people enjoy them as cultural customs.
Q8. Is Ehomaki an old tradition?
It started as a regional custom and became popular nationwide in recent years.
Q9. Can foreigners join Setsubun celebrations?
Yes, many temples and shrines welcome visitors.
Q10. How is Setsubun different today?
Nowadays, people often buy Ehomaki at convenience stores instead of making it at home.
🎯 学習ポイント（超重要）
It’s believed that ~（～と信じられている）
It marks ~（～を象徴する）
Not everyone, but many people ~（全員ではないが多くの人が～）
👉 これらは 日本文化説明の万能フレーズです。