自給自足ってどう思う？

Discussion Questions

1.自給自足(じきゅうじそく)ってイメージできる？
Can you imagine being self-sufficient?
2.自給自足のメリットは何だと思う？
What are the advantages of being self-sufficient?
3.自給自足って難しいと思う？
Do you think it's difficult to be self-sufficient?
4.自給自足になるために何が必要だと思う？
What do you need to be or become self-sufficient?
5.どうして人は自給自足を目指すんだろう？
For what reasons do people become self-sufficient?
6.自給自足って一人でできる？それとも仲間が必要？
Can you be self-sufficient alone or do you need several like-minded people?
7.農業(のうぎょう)の経験はある？
Do you have experience with agriculture?
8.自給自足になるのにお金がたくさん必要かな？
Do you need a lot of money to become self-sufficient?
9.自給自足してる人を知ってる？
Do you know people who are self-sufficient?

自給自足(じきゅうじそく) - self-sufficient grower

イメージする(いめーじする) - to imagine

理由(りゆう) - reason/s

自給自足って自由を与えてくれるから、イメージできるよ。

I can imagine being self-sufficient because it gives me freedom.

メリットは新鮮な食べ物が手に入るし、お金も節約できることなんだ。

The advantages are that you have fresh food and can save money.

うん、特に最初は難しいと思う。

Yes, I think it can be difficult, especially at the beginning.

自給自足になるには、知識(ちしき)と忍耐(にんたい)が必要なんだ。

To become self-sufficient, you need a lot of knowledge and patience.

多くの人が自給自足を目指すのは、持続可能(じぞくかのう)な生活をしたいからだよ。

Many people become self-sufficient to live more sustainably and protect the environment.