Story 1 · 10 min · More support
はやいでんしゃのまえ · Before the Early Train
Supported reading practice with V てから.
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ReadNihongo Beginner Readers · Beginner Reader 16 · Bridge · Absolute beginner
Before and After
まえとあと
Ten absolute-beginner stories with four core words, complete word support, clear grammar guidance, and book-in-hand rereading practice.
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A calm absolute-beginner routine
- 1. Read. Use the supported read first, then try its paired independent read.
- 2. Check. Start with four core words, then open the complete word and grammar guides only when you need them.
- 3. Return. Come back for a short next-day review of the four core words and main pattern.
Your route
Stories and reviews
Reviews are suggested, never locked.
Reading pair 1 of 5
Read with support, then try with less
Stories 1–2
Story 2 · 10 min · Less support
カフェをあけるあさ · Opening the Café
Independent rereading practice with V てから.
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Reading pair 2 of 5
Read with support, then try with less
Stories 3–4
Story 3 · 10 min · More support
ていしゅつのまえのしごと · Before the Submission
Supported reading practice with V dictionary 前に.
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Story 4 · 10 min · Less support
こうざがはじまるまえ · Before the Workshop Opens
Independent rereading practice with V dictionary 前に.
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Reading pair 3 of 5
Read with support, then try with less
Stories 5–6
Story 5 · 10 min · More support
しんさつのあとのよてい · After the Clinic Visit
Supported reading practice with V past 後で.
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Story 6 · 10 min · Less support
はいしゃのよやくのあと · After the Dental Appointment
Independent rereading practice with V past 後で.
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Reading pair 4 of 5
Read with support, then try with less
Stories 7–8
Story 7 · 10 min · More support
こうざのいちにち · A Full Workshop Day
Supported reading practice with V てから.
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Story 8 · 10 min · Less support
まちのコンサートのいちにち · The Community Concert Day
Independent rereading practice with V てから.
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Reading pair 5 of 5
Read with support, then try with less
Stories 9–10
Story 9 · 10 min · More support
いっぱくのしごとのたび · The Overnight Work Trip
Supported reading practice with V てから.
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Story 10 · 10 min · Less support
うみのまちのけんしゅう · The Coastal Training Trip
Independent rereading practice with V てから.
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Downloads
Keep the four core words, romaji, and short meanings nearby while you read.