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The idea
行けません says the original time is impossible; 変更できますか proposes a change. 大丈夫です confirms acceptance.
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Ａ：「田中です。明日の約束ですが。」 Ｂ：「はい、午後二時ですね。」 Ａ：「すみません、二時には行けません。三時に変更できますか。」 Ｂ：「はい、三時で大丈夫です。」 Ａ：「では、駅の前で会いましょう。」
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- 田中です。明日の約束ですが。This is Tanaka. About our appointment tomorrow...
- はい、午後二時ですね。Yes, it is at 2 p.m., right?
- すみません、二時には行けません。I’m sorry, I can’t make it at two.
- 三時に変更できますか。Could we change it to three?
- はい、三時で大丈夫です。Yes, three is fine.
- では、駅の前で会いましょう。Then let’s meet in front of the station.
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The first time mentioned is not the final agreement. Wait for the response to the proposed time.
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What was the original appointment time? （二時／三時）
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二時
二時 — Yes, it is at 2 p.m., right?
What time do they agree on? （二時／三時）
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三時
三時 — Yes, three is fine.
Where will they meet? （駅の前／駅の中）
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駅の前
駅の前 — Then let’s meet in front of the station.
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What was the original appointment time? （二時／三時）
What time do they agree on? （二時／三時）
Where will they meet? （駅の前／駅の中）
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