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ReadNihongo Beginner Readers · Beginner Reader 4 · Foundation · Absolute beginner

Everyday Actions

まいにちのこうどう

Ten absolute-beginner stories with four core words, complete word support, clear grammar guidance, and book-in-hand rereading practice.

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Optional extra practice. Your book contains everything needed to complete the reading. No account required. Progress stays on this device; signing in remains optional for cross-device story progress and saved words.

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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

えきのそばのあさごはん · Breakfast Near the Station

Supported reading practice with V ます.

Not startedOpen companion

Story 2 · 10 min · Less support

きゅうけいしつのおちゃ · Tea in the Break Room

Independent rereading practice with V ます.

Not startedOpen companion

Reading pair 2 of 5

Read with support, then try with less

Stories 34

Story 3 · 10 min · More support

みそしるとさかな · Soup and a Fish Set Meal

Supported reading practice with N を V.

Not startedOpen companion

Story 4 · 10 min · Less support

みぎのまどぐち · The Right Lunch Counter

Independent rereading practice with N を V.

Not startedOpen companion

Reading pair 3 of 5

Read with support, then try with less

Stories 56

Story 5 · 10 min · More support

りんごとこうえん · Apples and a Park Bench

Supported reading practice with place で V.

Not startedOpen companion

Story 6 · 10 min · Less support

こうえんのみず · Cold Water in the Park

Independent rereading practice with place で V.

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Reading pair 4 of 5

Read with support, then try with less

Stories 78

Story 7 · 10 min · More support

しょくどうとべんとう · Dinner and a Bento to Go

Supported reading practice with person は place で N を V.

Not startedOpen companion

Story 8 · 10 min · Less support

たまごやきのもちかえり · Rolled Omelet to Go

Independent rereading practice with person は place で N を V.

Not startedOpen companion

Reading pair 5 of 5

Read with support, then try with less

Stories 910

Story 9 · 10 min · More support

ぎゅうにゅうのこうちゃ · Tea With Milk

Supported reading practice with place で N を V.

Not startedOpen companion

Story 10 · 10 min · Less support

やさいのべんとう · Vegetable Bento, No Bag

Independent rereading practice with place で N を V.

Not startedOpen companion

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