Reporting a Small Problem
JLPT N4 | reporting
A dialogue where a worker reports a small problem to a supervisor.
#problem#reporting#machine#n4
Dialogue
Worker
班長さん、今ちょっとよろしいですか。
Team leader, is now a good time?
Team Leader
ええ、どうぞ。何ですか。
Yes, go ahead. What is it?
Worker
包装機械の調子が少しおかしいんです。音がいつもと違います。
The packaging machine seems a bit off. The sound is different from usual.
Team Leader
それは心配ですね。すぐ確認しますので、そのままの状態でお待ちください。
That is concerning. I will check it right away, so please wait while it is still like that.
Worker
はい、機械には触らないようにします。
Yes, I will make sure not to touch the machine.
Key Phrases
調子が悪い
not working well / feeling unwell
音が違う
the sound is different
そのままの状態
the state as it is
触らない
do not touch
Questions
1. What is the problem with the machine?
it stopped completely
the sound is unusual
it is too loud
it overheats
Answer: the sound is unusual — 音がいつもと違います means the sound is different from usual.
2. What does the team leader ask the worker to do?
turn it off
wait while it is as it is
repair it
leave the factory
Answer: wait while it is as it is — そのままの状態でお待ちください means please wait while it is in that state.
3. What will the worker NOT do?
report the problem
touch the machine
wait for instructions
explain the sound
Answer: touch the machine — 機械には触らないようにします means I will not touch the machine.