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Ken ordered new sneakers online to use at school.
N4 graded Japanese story
Ken receives online sneakers that are too small, checks the receipt, and completes a careful in-store exchange for a better-fitting pair.
20 sentences · about 8 minutes
N4 · 20 sentences
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Ken ordered new sneakers online to use at school.
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After school, the shoes arrive at his home in a white box.
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The color is the same blue as in the website photo.
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Ken first tries on the right shoe.
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However, his toes press hard against the front of the shoe.
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The label on the box shows the size he ordered.
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Ken says, “I might be able to wear them even if they are a little small.”
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His mother stops him, saying, “You should not wear them outside.”
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They compare the length of the new shoes with the old ones.
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Even with the same number, the size differs slightly by company.
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Ken finds the order receipt in his email.
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The receipt says the shoes can be exchanged at a nearby store.
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They take the unworn shoes and receipt to the store.
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The employee says, “Let's measure the length of your feet.”
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Then the employee brings two larger sizes.
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Ken puts on both pairs and walks around inside the store.
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He chooses the pair with enough room for his toes.
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The employee exchanges the shoes for the new pair at the same price.
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Ken checks the new label before returning home.
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He decides that next time he will compare sizes for each company.