Most years, Yumi takes her family to a nearby farm to experience cows, goats, fun outdoor activities, and homemade ice cream. Clay… didn’t do very well in the heat. Listen as Yumi talks about this year’s trip, and her thoughts on cows.

KEY VOCABULARY:

秋(あき) fall; autumn

牧場(ぼくじょう) farm

先日(せんじつ) the other day

同士(どうし) fellow (cousin); mutual

写真(しゃしん) photograph

インスタ映(ば)え looking good on Instagram

メイン main (reason)

本物(ほんもの)の a real…

の影響(えいきょう) the influence of

経営(けいえい)が苦(くる)しい  business is suffering

気分(きぶん)が悪(わる)い feel bad

滞在(たいざい)する to stay

牛肉(ぎゅうにく) beef

乳製品(にゅうせいひん) dairy products

牛革(ぎゅうかわ) cowhide

牛(ぎゅう)タン cow tongue

焼(や)き肉(にく) grilled meat

悪趣味(あくしゅみ) bad taste

ぽつぽつと斑点(はんてん)  spots and specks

模様(もよう) pattern

手作(てづく)りのアイスクリーム handmade

産地直送(さんちちょくそう) direct from the farm fresh

大満足(だいまんぞく) deeply satisfied

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