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package/src/syllabi/dialogue/lessons/lesson-08.mdx

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+---
+type: lesson
+id: japanese-dialogue-lesson-08
+title: "だい 8 か — きせつと てんきの はなし"
+description: "Seasonal and Weather Small Talk: using weather and seasons to connect in daily conversation"
+order: 8
+parentId: japanese-dialogue
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A1
+categories:
+  - dialogue
+  - seasons
+  - small-talk
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 25
+  prerequisites:
+    - japanese-dialogue-lesson-01
+  learningObjectives:
+    - id: obj-ja-dial-08-weather
+      description: "Describe current weather conditions in Japanese"
+      skill: word-production
+    - id: obj-ja-dial-08-seasonal
+      description: "Use seasonal topics as small talk and conversation starters"
+      skill: situational-response
+    - id: obj-ja-dial-08-transition
+      description: "Transition from weather small talk into a longer conversation"
+      skill: dialogue-comprehension
+---
+
+# だい 8 か (Lesson 8) — Seasonal and Weather Small Talk
+
+## Introduction
+
+Weather (てんき) is the universal small talk topic in Japan. Because Japan has four distinct, dramatic seasons, seasonal references appear constantly in daily conversation, greetings, and even business correspondence. Mastering weather and seasonal expressions makes you sound naturally Japanese.
+
+## Weather Vocabulary
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-dial-08-weather" title="Weather Words"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ii-tenki" word="いいてんきですね" pronunciation="ii tenki desu ne" meaning="Nice weather, isn't it — the quintessential small talk opener"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="warui-tenki" word="わるいてんきですね" pronunciation="warui tenki desu ne" meaning="Bad weather, isn't it"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ame" word="あめ" pronunciation="ame" meaning="Rain"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="yuki" word="ゆき" pronunciation="yuki" meaning="Snow"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="hare" word="はれ" pronunciation="hare" meaning="Clear / sunny"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="kumori" word="くもり" pronunciation="kumori" meaning="Cloudy"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="kaze" word="かぜ" pronunciation="kaze" meaning="Wind"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="taifuu" word="たいふう" pronunciation="taifuu" meaning="Typhoon"}
+
+:::
+
+## Temperature and Comfort Expressions
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-dial-08-temperature" title="Temperature Expressions"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="atsui" word="あついですね" pronunciation="atsui desu ne" meaning="It's hot, isn't it (weather)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="samui" word="さむいですね" pronunciation="samui desu ne" meaning="It's cold, isn't it (weather)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="suzushii" word="すずしいですね" pronunciation="suzushii desu ne" meaning="It's cool/refreshing, isn't it"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="atatakai" word="あたたかいですね" pronunciation="atatakai desu ne" meaning="It's warm/mild, isn't it"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="mushiatsui" word="むしあついですね" pronunciation="mushiatsui desu ne" meaning="It's hot and humid, isn't it (summer in Japan)"}
+
+:::
+
+## Seasonal Small Talk Phrases
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-dial-08-seasonal" title="Seasonal Conversation Phrases"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="sakura" word="さくらが さきましたね" pronunciation="sakura ga sakimashita ne" meaning="The cherry blossoms have bloomed, haven't they (spring)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="kouyou" word="もみじが きれいですね" pronunciation="momiji ga kirei desu ne" meaning="The autumn leaves are beautiful, aren't they (autumn)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="natsu-matsuri" word="なつまつりが たのしみです" pronunciation="natsumatsuri ga tanoshimi desu" meaning="I'm looking forward to the summer festival"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="oshogatsu" word="もうすぐ おしょうがつですね" pronunciation="mousugu oshougatsu desu ne" meaning="New Year is coming soon, isn't it (winter)"}
+
+:::
+
+## Transitioning from Small Talk
+
+Good conversation moves from small talk to a real topic:
+
+| Small Talk Opener | Transition |
+|-------------------|-----------|
+| いいてんきですね | そういえば、〜 (By the way, ~) |
+| あついですね | ところで、〜 (By the way, / Incidentally, ~) |
+| さくらがきれいですね | そういえば、はなみは いきますか？ (Speaking of which, are you going to hanami?) |
+
+Key transition words:
+- **そういえば** — speaking of which / that reminds me
+- **ところで** — by the way / incidentally
+- **はなしは かわりますが** — changing the subject
+
+## Full Weather Small Talk to Real Conversation
+
+**A**: あついですね、きょうも。
+(It's hot again today, isn't it.)
+
+**B**: そうですね。もう なつですね。
+(That's right. It's already summer, isn't it.)
+
+**A**: むしあつくて、たいへんですね。
+(The heat and humidity are tough, aren't they.)
+
+**B**: そうなんですよ。でも、なつまつりが あるから、たのしみですね。
+(Indeed. But there are summer festivals, so that's something to look forward to.)
+
+**A**: そういえば、らいしゅうのまつり、いっしょに いきませんか？
+(Speaking of which, won't you come to next week's festival together?)
+
+**B**: ぜひ！たのしみにしています！
+(Definitely! I'm looking forward to it!)
+
+## Japanese Seasonal Greetings (きせつのあいさつ)
+
+In Japan, business letters and formal messages often begin with a seasonal greeting:
+
+| Season | Greeting | Meaning |
+|--------|----------|---------|
+| Spring | はるのあたたかさを かんじるころとなりました | Spring warmth has arrived |
+| Summer | あついひが つづきますね | The hot days continue |
+| Autumn | すごしやすいきせつと なりました | It has become a comfortable season |
+| Winter | さむい日が つづいておりますが | The cold days continue |
+
+## Practice Exercises
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-dial-08-weather-open" type="fill-in-blank" title="Weather Small Talk Opener" skill="word-production" objectiveId="obj-ja-dial-08-weather"}
+
+**Question:** It is a sunny, pleasant day. Start a small talk conversation with a colleague using a weather observation.
+
+**Answer:**
+
+**いいてんきですね**！/ **あたたかいですね**。
+
+**Explanation:** いいてんきですね (nice weather, isn't it) is the most universally applicable weather opener. Adding the ね particle invites agreement and makes it a shared observation. On a warm spring day, あたたかいですね adds specificity. Either phrase naturally opens a small talk exchange.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-dial-08-seasonal-topic" type="matching" title="Season to Phrase" skill="situational-response" objectiveId="obj-ja-dial-08-seasonal"}
+
+**Question:** Match each seasonal phrase to its season
+
+- さくらが さきましたね
+- むしあついですね
+- もみじが きれいですね
+- もうすぐ おしょうがつですね
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- さくらがさきましたね → はる (Spring) — cherry blossoms bloomed
+- むしあついですね → なつ (Summer) — hot and humid
+- もみじがきれいですね → あき (Autumn) — autumn leaves
+- もうすぐおしょうがつですね → ふゆ (Winter) — New Year approaching
+
+**Explanation:** Each season in Japan has signature weather and nature references that appear constantly in small talk. Recognizing and using these seasonal markers makes conversation feel much more natural and culturally connected.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-dial-08-transition" type="multiple-choice" title="Transitioning the Conversation" skill="dialogue-comprehension" objectiveId="obj-ja-dial-08-transition"}
+
+**Question:** Which phrase is used to shift from small talk to a new topic?
+
+**Options:**
+- そうですね
+- ところで
+- なるほど
+- いいてんきですね
+
+**Answer:** 2
+
+**Explanation:** ところで (by the way / incidentally) is the standard conversational transition word in Japanese. It signals a topic shift without being abrupt. そういえば (that reminds me) is similar and slightly more connected — it implies the new topic was triggered by what was just said.
+
+:::
+
+## Congratulations!
+
+You have completed the Japanese Dialogue syllabus. You can now:
+- Use daily greetings appropriately for any time or relationship
+- Hold shopping conversations and complete purchases
+- Make and answer phone calls with proper etiquette
+- Make and respond to invitations politely
+- Book, confirm, and cancel appointments
+- Express opinions and agree or disagree with others
+- Use the right level of thanks and apology for every situation
+- Use weather and seasonal topics to connect with Japanese speakers
+
+You are now equipped for a wide range of real daily conversations in Japanese. Continue building fluency with the Food and Travel syllabi, and practice regularly to develop your natural Japanese voice.

package/src/syllabi/essentials/lessons/lesson-01.mdx

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+---
+type: lesson
+id: japanese-essentials-lesson-01
+title: "だい 1 か — あいさつと じこしょうかい"
+description: "Greetings & Introductions: こんにちは and meeting people"
+order: 1
+parentId: japanese-essentials
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A1
+categories:
+  - greetings
+  - introductions
+  - basics
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 30
+  prerequisites: []
+  learningObjectives:
+    - id: obj-ja-ess-01-greet
+      description: "Say hello and goodbye at appropriate times of day"
+      skill: word-production
+    - id: obj-ja-ess-01-introduce
+      description: "Introduce yourself with name and nationality"
+      skill: word-production
+    - id: obj-ja-ess-01-ask-name
+      description: "Ask someone's name politely"
+      skill: polite-register
+    - id: obj-ja-ess-01-bow
+      description: "Understand the appropriate use of bowing"
+      skill: situational-response
+---
+
+# だい 1 か (Lesson 1) — Greetings & Introductions
+
+## Introduction
+
+Japanese greetings change depending on the time of day. Unlike many languages, there is no single all-purpose greeting — instead, you use different phrases for morning, daytime, and evening. Mastering these is the first step to sounding natural in Japanese.
+
+## Time-of-Day Greetings
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-greetings-time" title="Time-of-Day Greetings"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ohayou" word="おはようございます" pronunciation="ohayou gozaimasu" meaning="Good morning (formal)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ohayou-casual" word="おはよう" pronunciation="ohayou" meaning="Good morning (casual, to friends)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="konnichiwa" word="こんにちは" pronunciation="konnichiwa" meaning="Hello / Good afternoon"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="konbanwa" word="こんばんは" pronunciation="konbanwa" meaning="Good evening"}
+
+:::
+
+## Saying Goodbye
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-greetings-bye" title="Farewells"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="sayonara" word="さようなら" pronunciation="sayounara" meaning="Goodbye (final / formal farewell)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="jaa-ne" word="じゃあね" pronunciation="jaa ne" meaning="See you (casual)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="mata-ne" word="またね" pronunciation="mata ne" meaning="See you again (casual)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="oyasumi" word="おやすみなさい" pronunciation="oyasumi nasai" meaning="Good night (formal)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="oyasumi-casual" word="おやすみ" pronunciation="oyasumi" meaning="Good night (casual)"}
+
+:::
+
+## Introducing Yourself
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-intro-self" title="Self-Introduction"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="watashi" word="わたし" pronunciation="watashi" meaning="I / me"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="namae" word="なまえ" pronunciation="namae" meaning="name"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="hajimemashite" word="はじめまして" pronunciation="hajimemashite" meaning="Nice to meet you (first meeting)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="yoroshiku" word="よろしくおねがいします" pronunciation="yoroshiku onegai shimasu" meaning="Please treat me well / Nice to meet you"}
+
+:::
+
+## Key Patterns
+
+| Japanese | Pronunciation | Meaning |
+|----------|---------------|---------|
+| わたしは〜です | watashi wa ~ desu | I am ~ |
+| わたしのなまえは〜です | watashi no namae wa ~ desu | My name is ~ |
+| おなまえは？ | o-namae wa? | What is your name? |
+| 〜からきました | ~ kara kimashita | I came from ~ / I am from ~ |
+
+## The Self-Introduction Formula (じこしょうかい)
+
+A standard Japanese self-introduction follows this order:
+
+1. **はじめまして** (Nice to meet you)
+2. **わたしのなまえは〜です** (My name is ~)
+3. **〜からきました** (I am from ~)
+4. **よろしくおねがいします** (Please treat me well)
+
+**Example:**
+> はじめまして。わたしのなまえはジョンです。アメリカからきました。よろしくおねがいします。
+> (Nice to meet you. My name is John. I am from America. Please treat me well.)
+
+## Bowing (おじぎ)
+
+The Japanese bow replaces handshakes for greetings:
+
+| Angle | Context |
+|-------|---------|
+| 15 degrees | Casual greeting, passing someone |
+| 30 degrees | Standard polite greeting |
+| 45 degrees | Deep respect, sincere apology |
+
+**Key rules:**
+- The deeper the bow, the more respectful
+- The person of lower status bows first and deeper
+- Do not make eye contact while bowing
+- A nod suffices among friends
+
+## Countries
+
+| Country | Japanese | Pronunciation |
+|---------|----------|---------------|
+| Japan | にほん | nihon |
+| America | アメリカ | Amerika |
+| England | イギリス | Igirisu |
+| China | ちゅうごく | chuugoku |
+| Korea | かんこく | kankoku |
+
+## Sample Conversation
+
+**A**: はじめまして。わたしはさくらです。よろしくおねがいします。
+(Nice to meet you. I am Sakura. Please treat me well.)
+
+**B**: はじめまして。わたしはジョンです。アメリカからきました。こちらこそよろしくおねがいします。
+(Nice to meet you. I am John. I am from America. Likewise, please treat me well.)
+
+## Key Points
+
+1. **Greetings change by time**: おはよう for morning, こんにちは for day, こんばんは for evening
+2. **はじめまして is only for first meetings**: Do not use it again with the same person
+3. **よろしくおねがいします ends introductions**: It signals you are done introducing yourself
+4. **Bowing is natural**: Match the depth to the relationship and context
+
+## Practice Exercises
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-ess-01-time-greetings" type="matching" title="Time of Day Greetings" skill="situational-response" objectiveId="obj-ja-ess-01-greet"}
+
+**Question:** Match each greeting to the correct time of day
+
+- おはようございます
+- こんにちは
+- こんばんは
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- おはようございます → Morning (before noon)
+- こんにちは → Afternoon / daytime
+- こんばんは → Evening
+
+**Explanation:** Japanese greetings are time-specific. おはようございます is used in the morning, こんにちは during the day, and こんばんは in the evening. Using the wrong one sounds unnatural.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-ess-01-intro-order" type="fill-in-blank" title="Introduction Order" skill="word-production" objectiveId="obj-ja-ess-01-introduce"}
+
+**Question:** Put these introduction phrases in the correct order:
+
+- よろしくおねがいします
+- はじめまして
+- わたしのなまえはマリアです
+- スペインからきました
+
+**Answer:**
+
+1. はじめまして
+2. わたしのなまえはマリアです
+3. スペインからきました
+4. よろしくおねがいします
+
+**Explanation:** The standard Japanese self-introduction order is: greeting (はじめまして) → name → origin → closing phrase (よろしくおねがいします). This sequence is widely expected in Japan and deviating from it sounds unnatural.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-ess-01-polite-casual" type="multiple-choice" title="Formal vs Casual" skill="polite-register" objectiveId="obj-ja-ess-01-ask-name"}
+
+**Question:** Which greeting is appropriate when meeting your new boss for the first time?
+
+**Options:**
+- おはよう
+- おはようございます
+- じゃあね
+- またね
+
+**Answer:** 2
+
+**Explanation:** おはようございます is the formal version of the morning greeting, appropriate for superiors, strangers, and professional settings. おはよう is casual and only for friends and close relations. じゃあね and またね are farewells, not greetings.
+
+:::
+
+## What's Next
+
+In Lesson 2, you will learn essential polite expressions — thank you, sorry, and excuse me — the phrases you need most often in daily life.

package/src/syllabi/essentials/lessons/lesson-02.mdx

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+---
+type: lesson
+id: japanese-essentials-lesson-02
+title: "だい 2 か — ていねいな ひょうげん"
+description: "Polite Expressions: ありがとう, すみません, please, thank you, sorry"
+order: 2
+parentId: japanese-essentials
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A1
+categories:
+  - politeness
+  - expressions
+  - basics
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 30
+  prerequisites:
+    - japanese-essentials-lesson-01
+  learningObjectives:
+    - id: obj-ja-ess-02-thank
+      description: "Express thanks in formal and casual situations"
+      skill: polite-register
+    - id: obj-ja-ess-02-sorry
+      description: "Apologize and excuse yourself appropriately"
+      skill: situational-response
+    - id: obj-ja-ess-02-please
+      description: "Make polite requests using ください and おねがいします"
+      skill: polite-register
+    - id: obj-ja-ess-02-respond
+      description: "Respond to thanks and apologies naturally"
+      skill: word-recognition
+---
+
+# だい 2 か (Lesson 2) — Polite Expressions
+
+## Introduction
+
+Japanese places enormous importance on politeness. A small set of expressions will carry you through the vast majority of daily interactions. Learning when and how to use them correctly is more important than knowing many words.
+
+## Thank You
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-thanks" title="Expressions of Thanks"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="arigatou-gozaimasu" word="ありがとうございます" pronunciation="arigatou gozaimasu" meaning="Thank you (formal)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="arigatou" word="ありがとう" pronunciation="arigatou" meaning="Thank you (casual)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="doumo" word="どうも" pronunciation="doumo" meaning="Thanks (very casual, quick acknowledgment)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="doumo-arigatou" word="どうもありがとうございます" pronunciation="doumo arigatou gozaimasu" meaning="Thank you very much (most formal)"}
+
+:::
+
+## Sorry & Excuse Me
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-sorry" title="Apologies and Excuse Me"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="sumimasen" word="すみません" pronunciation="sumimasen" meaning="Excuse me / I'm sorry / Thank you (for trouble caused)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="moushiwake" word="もうしわけありません" pronunciation="moushiwake arimasen" meaning="I have no excuse (deepest apology)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="gomen-nasai" word="ごめんなさい" pronunciation="gomen nasai" meaning="I'm sorry (personal apology)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="gomen" word="ごめん" pronunciation="gomen" meaning="Sorry (very casual)"}
+
+:::
+
+## Please
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-please" title="Ways to Say Please"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="kudasai" word="ください" pronunciation="kudasai" meaning="Please give me / Please do (attached to requests)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="onegaishimasu" word="おねがいします" pronunciation="onegai shimasu" meaning="Please (general, standalone request)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="onegai" word="おねがい" pronunciation="onegai" meaning="Please (casual)"}
+
+:::
+
+## When to Use Each
+
+### すみません vs ごめんなさい
+
+| Expression | Use for |
+|------------|---------|
+| すみません | Getting someone's attention, mild apology, thanking for inconvenience |
+| ごめんなさい | Personal apology, when you did something wrong |
+| もうしわけありません | Serious formal apology, business contexts |
+
+**Key insight**: すみません is far more versatile. In shops, restaurants, and with strangers, default to すみません.
+
+### ください vs おねがいします
+
+| Pattern | Example | Meaning |
+|---------|---------|---------|
+| Noun + をください | みずをください | Please give me water |
+| Verb (て-form) + ください | ゆっくりいってください | Please speak slowly |
+| Noun + おねがいします | コーヒーおねがいします | Coffee, please |
+
+## Responding to Thanks
+
+| Someone says | You reply |
+|--------------|-----------|
+| ありがとうございます | どういたしまして (You're welcome) |
+| ありがとうございます | いいえ (Not at all) |
+| ありがとうございます | こちらこそ (The pleasure is mine) |
+
+## Responding to Apologies
+
+| Someone says | You reply |
+|--------------|-----------|
+| ごめんなさい | だいじょうぶです (It's okay / I'm fine) |
+| すみません | いいえ、だいじょうぶです (No, it's fine) |
+
+## Common Situations
+
+### At a shop or restaurant
+
+- **Getting attention**: すみません！ (Excuse me!)
+- **Ordering**: コーヒーをください (Coffee, please)
+- **Thanking staff**: ありがとうございます
+- **Leaving**: ありがとうございました (Thank you — past tense, for completed service)
+
+### Thanking for a gift
+
+- **Receiving**: ありがとうございます！うれしいです！ (Thank you! I'm happy!)
+
+### Bumping into someone
+
+- **Immediately**: すみません！ (Sorry!)
+
+## Cultural Note: Thanking with すみません
+
+In Japanese culture, you can use すみません to thank someone when they have gone out of their way for you. By saying すみません, you acknowledge the trouble they took. This is especially common when:
+- Someone holds a door for you
+- A stranger helps you find directions
+- A colleague stays late to help
+
+## Key Points
+
+1. **すみません is multipurpose**: Excuse me, sorry, and a way to thank for inconvenience
+2. **Formal vs casual**: ございます on the end makes any expression more formal
+3. **ください for objects**: みずをください = Water, please
+4. **おねがいします is standalone**: Use after stating what you want
+
+## Practice Exercises
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-ess-02-context-match" type="matching" title="Right Expression for Context" skill="situational-response" objectiveId="obj-ja-ess-02-sorry"}
+
+**Question:** Match each situation to the best expression
+
+- You accidentally bump into a stranger
+- You need to get a waiter's attention
+- You step on someone's foot hard and feel terrible
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- Bump into stranger → すみません (mild, immediate)
+- Get waiter's attention → すみません (excuse me)
+- Step on foot hard → ごめんなさい (personal, sincere apology)
+
+**Explanation:** すみません covers most everyday situations. ごめんなさい is for genuine personal apologies where you are clearly at fault and want to express sincere regret.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-ess-02-please-forms" type="fill-in-blank" title="Making Polite Requests" skill="polite-register" objectiveId="obj-ja-ess-02-please"}
+
+**Question:** Complete each request using ください or おねがいします:
+
+1. みず を ___ (Please give me water)
+2. コーヒー ___ (Coffee, please — standalone)
+3. ゆっくり いって ___ (Please speak slowly)
+
+**Answer:**
+
+1. みず を **ください**
+2. コーヒー **おねがいします**
+3. ゆっくり いって **ください**
+
+**Explanation:** ください follows nouns with を (object marker) or verb て-forms. おねがいします works standalone after a noun to make a polite request without needing を.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-ess-02-respond-thanks" type="multiple-choice" title="Responding to Thanks" skill="word-recognition" objectiveId="obj-ja-ess-02-respond"}
+
+**Question:** Someone says ありがとうございます. Which response is most natural?
+
+**Options:**
+- すみません
+- どういたしまして
+- ごめんなさい
+- はじめまして
+
+**Answer:** 2
+
+**Explanation:** どういたしまして is the standard polite response to thanks, equivalent to "You're welcome." すみません and ごめんなさい are apologies. はじめまして is only for first meetings.
+
+:::
+
+## What's Next
+
+In Lesson 3, you will learn numbers and shopping phrases — how to ask prices and understand amounts.