Lesson 2 Weak Robots
Language Resources Sentence Activators
~という意味で 1 They are called “strong” robots, in the sense that they can work without human help.  (p.24)
This hotel is unique in the sense that it’s an old palace.

興味深い点は~ 2 What’s interesting about the little cleaning robot is that he has become part of your family.  (p.24)
What’s interesting about our school is that we keep cows on campus.

~と言うかのように 3 STB bows, as if to say, “Thanks!”  (p.25)
People differ in how committed they are to their work.

観点 4 From Okada’s point of view, this weakness draws out our cooperative spirit.  (p.26)
Japanese people might be less likely to say no to an invitation.

~に喜びを感じる 5 The parents experience joy in looking after the child.  (p.26)
The engineers experience joy in developing a new type of wheelchair.