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N5 graded Japanese story

はじめての短い髪

Ken chooses his first short haircut, asks to keep the front slightly longer, and enjoys a style that reflects his own decision.

20 sentences · about 7 minutes

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N5 · 20 sentences

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Ken’s hair has begun to cover his eyes.

He decides to choose a short style for the first time.

Ken brings a picture to the barber shop.

Ken waits while listening to the scissors nearby.

The barber asks how short he wants his hair.

Ken points to the picture and explains the length.

The barber puts a cape around Ken’s shoulders.

Ken hears the scissors beside his ears.

Dark hair falls onto the cape.

He worries that the front is becoming too short.

The barber pauses and shows him a mirror.

Ken asks, “Please leave the front a little longer.”

The barber changes the cut as requested and leaves the front longer.

The barber shows Ken the back with a second mirror.

Ken checks both sides carefully.

His head feels light when the cape comes off.

Ken thanks the barber for listening.

His sister is surprised when he gets home.

Outside, the wind touches Ken’s ears.

Ken smiles because the style feels like his choice.