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hiromi525



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:03 pm    Post subject: they sell at the department store Reply with quote

Which expression is more commonly used? Question

#1 I wanted to show you guys all of the modern types of eho-makis that they sell at the department stores and convenience stores nowadays.

#2 I wanted to show you guys all of the modern types of eho-makis that are being sold at the department stores and convenience stores nowadays.


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IanT



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 6:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

About the same, to me.

But "...that are sold..." might sound more natural than either.

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hiromi525



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dear IanT

Thank you for your message.

I was able to understand it. Very Happy
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