October 20, 2016　    =========

☆  valid  もっともな

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A valid argument, comment, or idea is one that is sensible and reasonable. The useful phrase this week is, “That is a valid argument.” Can you imagine when you might use this phrase? One situation might be that A wants to do something, but B offers a reason or idea why A should not do that (perhaps it is dangerous, or will cost too much money.) Then A would consider the idea, and might respond by saying, “That is a valid argument.”

Of course, just by saying, “That is a valid argument” doesn’t mean that A will change their mind and not do what they areRead more about valid もっともな[…]