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Renew the lease in Japanese
Leo brings his renewal papers to Ono-san's gate. This time, he already knows the room, the staircase, and the person holding the keys.
He wants to stay, but first he checks the rent and the terms. Ono-san keeps the conversation brief.
You will request another year, consider a longer term, and politely acknowledge that the relationship will continue.
By the end of this lesson
Agree to renew your lease, check what changes, and say you have decided to stay.
- 更新で、もう一年お願いしたいです。I'd like to renew for another year.
- 家賃は変わりますか。Will the rent change?
- 条件は、前と同じですか。Are the terms the same as before?
- 残ることにしました。I've decided to stay.
- 二年でも大丈夫です。Two years would be fine too.
- 引き続き、お世話になります。I'll be in your care from here as well.
Scene — at Ono-san's gate
At her gate in Yanaka, Taito, Tokyo, Ono-san holds a ring of keys and the renewal papers. Leo stands outside with his own key in his pocket.
At Kissa Hotaru, the old black umbrella remains in its stand with the faded tag attached. Goro has not touched it.
Learn — another year in Yanaka
These six lines move a renewal conversation from your initial request to a clear decision.
Check the details, then close politely with someone you already know.
更新で、もう一年お願いしたいです。
I'd like to renew for another year.
When to use it: Use this when asking your current landlord to extend your existing lease by another year.
The wish ending makes this a polite request rather than an announcement.
家賃は変わりますか。
Will the rent change?
When to use it: Ask this before agreeing to renew when you need to check whether the rent will change.
This asks whether the amount changes, without assuming an increase.
条件は、前と同じですか。
Are the terms the same as before?
When to use it: Use this to compare the renewal terms with your previous agreement.
The particle と marks the earlier agreement as the comparison point for 'the same.'
残ることにしました。
I've decided to stay.
When to use it: Say this when you have made your decision to remain and want to tell the landlord.
A plain verb followed by ことにしました reports a decision you have already made.
二年でも大丈夫です。
Two years would be fine too.
When to use it: Use this when a two-year term is offered as an alternative you can also accept.
Here, でも accepts two years as another workable option.
引き続き、お世話になります。
I'll be in your care from here as well.
When to use it: Say this to close politely when your existing relationship with a landlord will continue.
This set phrase acknowledges the other person's continuing help.
Story — one nod, then the paperwork
Ono-san asks about the renewal while holding her keys. Leo gives her a clear answer.
The conversation stays practical as they check the agreement and complete the paperwork.
Ono-sanレオさん、更新はどうされますか。Leo, what would you like to do about renewing?
Leo残ることにしました。I've decided to stay.- Ono-san nods once, as if that was always the plan. She shifts the keys and opens the folder.
- Leo更新で、もう一年お願いしたいです。I'd like to renew for another year.
- Ono-san一年と二年から選べます。You can choose one year or two years.
- Leo家賃は変わりますか。Will the rent change?
- Ono-sanいいえ、変わりません。No, it won't change.
- Leo条件は、前と同じですか。Are the terms the same as before?
- Ono-sanはい、前と同じです。Yes, they're the same as before.
- Leo二年でも大丈夫です。Two years would be fine too.
- Ono-sanでは、内容をご確認ください。Then please check the details.
- Leo契約書を見せてください。Please show me the lease.
- Ono-sanこちらです。二年の契約です。Here it is. This is the two-year agreement.
- Leoどんな書類が必要ですか。What documents do I need?
- Ono-sanこの書類だけです。ここにサインをお願いします。Just this document. Please sign here.
- Leo checks the dates and signs. Ono-san keeps one hand around her ring of keys.
- Leo引き続き、お世話になります。I'll be in your care from here as well.
- Ono-sanこちらこそ、よろしくお願いします。Likewise, I look forward to continuing.
Practice — check before agreeing
Work through eight tasks about renewal requests, contract terms, and the decision to stay.
Listen for the details and rebuild useful questions from earlier lessons.
0 of 8 done
What did you hear?
What did you hear?
What do you say?
What do you say?
You want to keep your current room for one more year. Ask Ono-san to renew the existing lease.
Fill the gap
Fill the gap
Are the terms the same as before?
条件は、前____同じですか。
Build the line
Build the line
I've decided to stay.
。
Tap the words in order.
Pick the reply
Ono-san says:
Pick the reply
一年をご希望でしたが、二年でも大丈夫ですか。
You wanted one year, but would two years also be all right?
And you reply with:
What does it mean?
What does it mean?
引き続き、お世話になります。
What does it mean?
What does it mean?
どんな書類が必要ですか。
Build the line
Build the line
Please show me the lease.
。
Tap the words in order.
Say it — tell her you are staying
Take Leo's place at the gate and handle the renewal yourself. Use the cues to choose each line.
Record your answers, then replay them to hear how the conversation flows.
- Ono-san更新の件ですね。ご希望をお願いします。This is about renewing, then. Please tell me what you would like.
- Leo (you)Ask to renew for another year.
Ask to renew for another year.
更新で、もう一年お願いしたいです。
I'd like to renew for another year.
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Recap — what you can say now
| Japanese | English | Play |
|---|---|---|
| 更新で、もう一年お願いしたいです。 | I'd like to renew for another year. | |
| 家賃は変わりますか。 | Will the rent change? | |
| 条件は、前と同じですか。 | Are the terms the same as before? | |
| 残ることにしました。 | I've decided to stay. | |
| 二年でも大丈夫です。 | Two years would be fine too. | |
| 引き続き、お世話になります。 | I'll be in your care from here as well. |
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Keep practicing with Yak Cards
Open Yak Cards to review the renewal lines and keep the questions ready for your next conversation.
Practice the request, the checks, and the closing as one short conversation.
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