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Describing Things

もののようす

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. 1. Read. Use the supported read first, then try its paired independent read.
  2. 2. Check. Start with four core words, then open the complete word and grammar guides only when you need them.
  3. 3. Return. Come back for a short next-day review of the four core words and main pattern.

Your route

Stories and reviews

Reading pair 1 of 5

Read with support, then try with less

Stories 12

Story 1 · 10 min · More support

えきのちかくのへや · The Apartment Near the Station

Supported reading practice with い adjective present.

Not startedOpen companion

Story 2 · 10 min · Less support

あかるいしごとのへや · A Brighter Workroom

Independent rereading practice with い adjective present.

Not startedOpen companion

Reading pair 2 of 5

Read with support, then try with less

Stories 34

Story 3 · 10 min · More support

ふたつのカレー · Two Curry Lunches

Supported reading practice with い adjective present.

Not startedOpen companion

Story 4 · 10 min · Less support

あめのよるのスープ · Soup for a Rainy Evening

Independent rereading practice with い adjective present.

Not startedOpen companion

Reading pair 3 of 5

Read with support, then try with less

Stories 56

Story 5 · 10 min · More support

あたらしいつくえとふるいつくえ · A New Desk or an Old Desk

Supported reading practice with とても.

Not startedOpen companion

Story 6 · 10 min · Less support

ちいさいりょこうのかばん · The Smaller Travel Bag

Independent rereading practice with とても.

Not startedOpen companion

Reading pair 4 of 5

Read with support, then try with less

Stories 78

Story 7 · 10 min · More support

さむくないホテルのへや · A Comfortable Hotel Room

Supported reading practice with あまり ... くありません.

Not startedOpen companion

Story 8 · 10 min · Less support

おそいでんしゃ · The Later Train

Independent rereading practice with あまり ... くありません.

Not startedOpen companion

Reading pair 5 of 5

Read with support, then try with less

Stories 910

Story 9 · 10 min · More support

よるのコンピュータークラス · The Evening Computer Class

Supported reading practice with い adjective present.

Not startedOpen companion

Story 10 · 10 min · Less support

きんようびのはくぶつかん · The Friday Museum

Independent rereading practice with い adjective present.

Not startedOpen companion

Downloads

Keep the four core words, romaji, and short meanings nearby while you read.