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#0188 Happy Birthday to Both of You|ふたりとも、お誕生日おめでとう

EN:September 1 is Sakura’s birthday. The family celebrates both twins, but Sakura and Sumire still have one small complaint.JP:9月1日は、さくらの誕生日。家族みんなでふたりをお祝いしますが、さくらとすみれには少しだけ不満があるようです。
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#0187 Will My Birthday Be Combined Again?|私の誕生日、またまとめられちゃうの?

EN:August 31 is Sumire’s birthday, and Sakura’s birthday is the very next day.Will their two special days be combined again?JP:8月31日はすみれの誕生日。そして翌日は、さくらの誕生日です。ふたりの大切な日は、今年も一緒にまとめられてしまうのでしょうか?
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#0186 Why Can’t the Daughter-in-Law Eat Autumn Eggplant?|秋茄子は嫁に食わすな?

EN:An old Japanese proverb sounds both mean and caring, depending on how you interpret it.JP:「秋茄子は嫁に食わすな」には、正反対にも見える解釈があります。
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#0185 What Was the Most Fun This Summer?|今年の夏、何が一番楽しかった?

EN:Sakura remembers a festival, juice, shaved ice, and more. Can she choose the best memory of her summer?JP:夏祭り、ジュース、かき氷。さくらは今年の夏で一番楽しかったことを選べるのでしょうか。
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#0184 Did You Make Any Summer Memories?|夏休みの思い出、できた?

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#0183 Was It Always This Hot?|昔って、こんなに暑かったっけ?

EN:Near the end of August, Sakura and Sumire compare today’s heat with the summers they remember.JP:8月の終わり。さくらとすみれが、今の暑さと記憶の中の夏を比べます。
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#0182 I Wish Autumn Would Come Soon|早く秋にならないかな

EN:On a hot August afternoon, Sumire is eagerly waiting for autumn—but cooler weather is not her only reason.JP:残暑が続く8月の午後。すみれが秋を待ち遠しく思う理由は、涼しさだけではないようです。
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#0181 A Hint of Autumn|秋の気配

EN:On a still-hot August evening, Sakura and Sumire notice a small sign that autumn is approaching.JP:まだ暑い8月の夕方。さくらとすみれは、いつもの景色の中に秋の気配を見つけます。
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#0180 Sumire’s Cat Punch|すみれの猫パンチ

EN:The yogurt Sumire was looking forward to is missing. After the pudding incident, another playful cat punch is on its way.JP:楽しみにしていたヨーグルトがない? プリンに続いて、すみれの猫パンチが飛び出します。
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Talking About Hatsumode | Learn Japanese Through Stories #0003

Learn Japanese through a warm story about Hatsumode, Japan’s New Year shrine visit. Includes English translation, Japanese audio, Romaji, vocabulary, and cultural notes to help beginners learn natural Japanese and Japanese culture.