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ReadNihongo Beginner Readers · Beginner Reader 15 · Connection · Absolute beginner

Reasons Wants and Plans

りゆうときぼうとよてい

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

あめのひのピクニック · A Rainy Picnic Plan

Supported reading practice with reason から.

Not startedOpen companion

Story 2 · 10 min · Less support

そとのクラスはなかへ · The Outdoor Class Moves Inside

Independent rereading practice with reason から.

Not startedOpen companion

Reading pair 2 of 5

Read with support, then try with less

Stories 34

Story 3 · 10 min · More support

あたらしいへやへのひっこし · A New Apartment

Supported reading practice with V たいです.

Not startedOpen companion

Story 4 · 10 min · Less support

しごとのへやのかぐ · Furniture for the Workroom

Independent rereading practice with V たいです.

Not startedOpen companion

Reading pair 3 of 5

Read with support, then try with less

Stories 56

Story 5 · 10 min · More support

あきのけんしゅうよてい · The Autumn Training Plan

Supported reading practice with N の よていです.

Not startedOpen companion

Story 6 · 10 min · Less support

しゅうまつのしかくクラス · A Weekend Qualification Course

Independent rereading practice with N の よていです.

Not startedOpen companion

Reading pair 4 of 5

Read with support, then try with less

Stories 78

Story 7 · 10 min · More support

あきのしずかなきゅうか · A Quiet Autumn Break

Supported reading practice with reason から.

Not startedOpen companion

Story 8 · 10 min · Less support

はるのりょかんよやく · A Spring Inn Reservation

Independent rereading practice with reason から.

Not startedOpen companion

Reading pair 5 of 5

Read with support, then try with less

Stories 910

Story 9 · 10 min · More support

はんとしのもくひょう · A Six-Month Learning Goal

Supported reading practice with reason から.

Not startedOpen companion

Story 10 · 10 min · Less support

まちのプロジェクトもくひょう · The Community Project Goal

Independent rereading practice with reason から.

Not startedOpen companion

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