154[✐3.4] I stepped on the cat!

“I stepped on the cat!”

Hello, everyone. How are you doing? I had to wake up early this morning, but I 
overslept. I panicked! Do you always set your alarm clock? Have you ever overslept?
[00:25]
Today, we will practice "〜te shimaimashita" in plain style. First, make a sentence with "〜chatta" as follows.
I overslept. (Nebou shite shimaimashita.)
→ I overslept. (Nebou shichatta)
Ready?
[00:45]
1. I ate it. [eat: Dictionary Form]
2. I wrote it. [write]
3. I saw/watched it.
4. I bought it.
5. I booked it. / I made a reservation.
6. I did it.
7. I used it.
8. I broke it.
9. I lost it.
10. I got it dirty.
[02:50]
"〜de shimaimashita" will be changed to "jatta".
[02:58]
1. I drank it.
2. I read it.
3. I ordered it.
4. I took a rest / I took a day off (from work).
5. I stepped on it.
(fumu = step on)
[03:57]
Do you know "Neko, funjatta"? Neko, funjatta(I stepped on the cat)" is a piano melody known as Flohwalzer or Flea Waltz with Japanese lyrics.
There are many variations around the world.
I will post links so you can check it out for more details.
[04:28]
Now, make a sentence as follows.
Hey, do you know the apple that was here?
I ate it.
→ Oops, I ate it.
OK?

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