Reading 5 · First everyday words
Read each word and check its meaning, then recall the original from the meaning. Continue with short sentences in the greetings and everyday lessons.
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Read each word and check its meaning, then recall the original from the meaning. Continue with short sentences in the greetings and everyday lessons.
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みず
mizu
water
たべもの
tabemono
food
えき
eki
station
ホテル
hoteru
hotel
トイレ
toire
toilet
おかね
okane
money
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Read the original first, then open it to check the hint and meaning.
みず
mizu
water
たべもの
tabemono
food
えき
eki
station
ホテル
hoteru
hotel
トイレ
toire
toilet
おかね
okane
money
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みず
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