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On Sunday, Haru plans to take a short bicycle ride.
N5 graded Japanese story
Haru notices a soft bicycle tire, waits to ride, and checks the bicycle safely with help from an adult neighbor.
20 sentences · about 7 minutes
N5 · 20 sentences
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On Sunday, Haru plans to take a short bicycle ride.
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He takes his bicycle out of the garage.
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The front tire is a little soft.
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Haru gently presses the tire with one hand.
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He decides not to ride it yet.
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An adult neighbor is working beside his bicycle.
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Haru asks, “May I borrow your pump?”
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The neighbor brings the pump and offers to help.
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He shows Haru where to connect it.
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Haru pushes the handle several times.
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The front tire becomes firm again.
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They check the back tire too.
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This one needs a little air too.
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The neighbor holds the bicycle while Haru pumps the tire.
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Haru tests the brakes in the yard.
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The bicycle stops with either the front or back brake.
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Haru takes a short ride in the yard while the neighbor watches nearby.
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The bicycle moves more easily than before.
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Haru returns the pump and says thank you.
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Haru decides to check the tires before every ride.