‎‎隣(となり)のマンションの A さんは毎週日曜日(まいしゅうにちようび)にいそいそとゴルフに出(で)かける。
A resident of the apartment house next to me, A-san pleasantly goes golfing every Sunday.
Does this sound natural?

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26 January

Japanese

@MintJungle ありがとうございます。

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26 January

English (US)

@nomadatlatl It’s close, but I don’t think “pleasantly” sounds natural here. It’s just a bit more of a formal word. In this context, which sounds more conversational, I might say “happily” or “cheerfully.”

Also, a comma should follow A-san.

Hope this helps.😊

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27 January

Japanese

@Cathy_Z Thanks a lot.
"Pleasantly" sounds a bit formal, right? I never noticed it until you told me.😄 You mean "pleasantly" doesn't go well in this context? Isn't it a matter of preference? Do you mind explaining it so I can understand more easily?

Happily or cheerfully is good. "いそいそと"は、この文脈で"うきうきと"と日本語で言えます。You can say "うきうきと" instead of "いそいそと" in this context.
As to comma, like this?
A resident of the apartment house next to me, A-san,* pleasantly goes golfing every Sunday.

27 January

English (US)

@nomadatlatl どういたしまして｡😊💕 Your comma placement is correct.

I’m going to completely backtrack on “pleasantly.” At least about the reason why it doesn’t fit…

The definition of “pleasantly” is
①having qualities that tend to give pleasure, agreeable, enjoyable; having pleasing or agreeable manners, appearance, habits, etc.; in a way that gives pleasure

“I was pleasantly surprised.”
“The room was pleasantly decorated.”
“The water in the bath is pleasantly warm.”
“Most of her work was pleasantly melancholic.”

②in a friendly and polite way

“Can I help you?” he asked pleasantly.”

So…in your sentence, “pleasantly” modifies “goes.” It doesn’t quite make sense. 🤨

Maybe you could say A-san pleasantly golfs every Sunday. But it’s still a stretch to make the word fit.🧐

If you are describing A-san’s attitude because A-san enjoys golf, A-san would be happy or cheerful. 😊

I’ve lost the plot!😆Rambling…did I actually say anything relevant??😅

I’m clearly adrift on this one. Please send help….😂

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28 January

Japanese

@Cathy_Z Thanks a lot. I can see what you mean as to "pleasantly." I think I can get the nuance. Having said that, it might be a matter of taste in a sense.
You think “pleasantly” in my sentence modifies “goes.” Thinking of "goes golfing" being a set phrase, however, what it modifies is "goes golfing," not only "goes," I think. If so, it quite makes sense, doesn't it? 🤔 Did I save you? 🤷
Anyway, I always really appreciate your effort.🙇

Oops, you've just forgotten.
Don't you commonly use a jab instead of a shot?🤔 Never heard of booster jab? Tell me! 💁

1 February

English (US)

@nomadatlatl I’m still puzzled over this one. But yes, I can see if working…sort of. 😋

I got my booster shot💉 on Friday and was very ill until Sunday. All better now though. “Booster jab” is used by the British. 😊

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2 February

Japanese

@Cathy_Z Sorry for confusing you.😲 I have to say your suggestion is really helpful, thanks.

I found "jab" in a native's writing on HiNative(maybe his/her background is North America). This question just comes from my curiosity.😁

I've breathed easier to hear you are getting back into the swing of things.😌

2 February

English (US)

@nomadatlatl 心配してくれてありがとう｡😊💕 You would laugh if you knew how much I ruminate over your questions.😂 It’s so interesting to consider my native tongue in such a way. 🧐🙇🏻‍♀️

Shot/jab…everyone that I know of says shot, and every official piece of literature regarding the vaccine has said booster shot. In fact, I have been inundated with text messages and voice messages because I was late getting my booster shot and am eligible. They are really trying to encourage people.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vacci....

https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/vaccine/...

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2 February

Japanese

@Cathy_Z Yep, I just cracked a smile.😜 It's funny to imagine you have been burying your head in your hands out of my questions. I've learned a lot through exchanging ideas with natives like you. いつもホントにありがとう。😋