Read once for the situation, then trace the clues to the ending.
The idea
Follow the clues in order: Emi wants to borrow a book. A library staff member says, “Please write your name here.” The topic marker は and polite verb endings such as ます help you follow who does what.
| Japanese | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 図書館 | library |
| 借ります | borrow |
| 名前 | name |
Read the text
ユキさんは友達のエミさんと図書館へ行きます。エミさんは本を借りたいです。でも、図書館のカードがありません。
図書館の人は「ここに名前を書いてください」と言います。エミさんは名前を書いてカードをもらいます。二人は本を一冊ずつ借ります。
Examples
- ユキさんは友達のエミさんと図書館へ行きます。Yuki goes to the library with her friend Emi.
- エミさんは本を借りたいです。Emi wants to borrow a book.
- でも、図書館のカードがありません。But she does not have a library card.
- 図書館の人は「ここに名前を書いてください」と言います。A library staff member says, “Please write your name here.”
- エミさんは名前を書いてカードをもらいます。Emi writes her name and receives a card.
- 二人は本を一冊ずつ借ります。The two each borrow one book.
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Watch out
Do not assume the first situation is the ending. Check the names, places and numbers in the final sentences.
Try it yourself
Use the story to fill the gap: エミさんは_を借りたいです。(本/傘)
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本 / ほん
The relevant sentence says: Emi wants to borrow a book.
Use the story to fill the gap: 図書館の人は「ここに_を書いてください」と言います。(本/名前)
Show answer or example answer
名前 / なまえ
The relevant sentence says: A library staff member says, “Please write your name here.”
Use the story to fill the gap: 二人は本を_ずつ借ります。(一冊/二冊)
Show answer or example answer
一冊 / いっさつ
The relevant sentence says: The two each borrow one book.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
Use the story to fill the gap: エミさんは_を借りたいです。(本/傘)
Use the story to fill the gap: 図書館の人は「ここに_を書いてください」と言います。(本/名前)
Use the story to fill the gap: 二人は本を_ずつ借ります。(一冊/二冊)
一冊 / いっさつ
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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