Story 1 · 6 min
新しい足 · A New Way Around
Considering a new way to commute
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ReadNihongo Book 3 · RN1 / Early N5
A Place to Explore
自転車で広がる町
Ten connected Early N5 stories follow Maya as a bicycle opens new routes, interests, and friendships around town.
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- 1. Read. Begin with one printed story.
- 2. Check. Use curated vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar notes, and answers as needed.
- 3. Return. Come back for the short next-day review when it becomes due.
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Story 2 · 6 min
たなか自転車店 · Tanaka's Bike Shop
Comparing two used bicycles
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Story 3 · 6 min
乗る前の確認 · Before the Ride
Checking safety in the right order
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Story 4 · 6 min
川までの道 · The Road to the River
Learning an easy practice route
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Story 5 · 6 min
朝のルール · Morning Rules
Following street and parking rules
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Story 6 · 6 min
はじめての通勤 · First Ride to Work
Adjusting pace on a real commute
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Story 7 · 6 min
市場へ買い物 · Shopping at the Market
Buying only what a bicycle basket can carry
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Story 8 · 6 min
パンクの日 · The Flat Tire
Choosing a safe response to a flat tire
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Story 9 · 7 min
リナの地図 · Rina's Map
Explaining a safe route to someone else
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Story 10 · 7 min
二人の朝 · A Morning for Two
Guiding a friend around the riverside loop
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