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N5 graded Japanese story

自転車のタイヤの空気

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

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N5 · 20 sentences

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On Sunday, Haru plans to take a short bicycle ride.

He takes his bicycle out of the garage.

The front tire is a little soft.

Haru gently presses the tire with one hand.

He decides not to ride it yet.

An adult neighbor is working beside his bicycle.

Haru asks, “May I borrow your pump?”

The neighbor brings the pump and offers to help.

He shows Haru where to connect it.

Haru pushes the handle several times.

The front tire becomes firm again.

They check the back tire too.

This one needs a little air too.

The neighbor holds the bicycle while Haru pumps the tire.

Haru tests the brakes in the yard.

The bicycle stops with either the front or back brake.

Haru takes a short ride in the yard while the neighbor watches nearby.

The bicycle moves more easily than before.

Haru returns the pump and says thank you.

Haru decides to check the tires before every ride.