日 日本語の国 Nihongo no Kuni: A little every day

SHORT LESSONS, REAL PROGRESS

Short Japanese readings

Read at your own pace with furigana, then check your understanding.

A peaceful breakfast in a Japanese house.

N5

A Peaceful Morning

Difficulty 2/102/10Estimated with furigana

A short story followed by comprehension questions.

About 5–8 minutes

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A person discovers a cookbook in the library.

N5

At the Library

Difficulty 3/103/10Estimated with furigana

A short story followed by comprehension questions.

About 5–8 minutes

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A shiba plays with a ball in a park.

N5

Shiba at the Park

Difficulty 2/102/10Estimated with furigana

A short story followed by comprehension questions.

About 5–8 minutes

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One person buys two buns in a local bakery.

N5

Two Small Breads for Sunday

Difficulty 2/102/10Estimated with furigana

A short Japanese story followed by comprehension Questions.

About 5–8 minutes

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A small white cat with a red collar drinks in a garden.

N5

The Cat with the Red Collar

Difficulty 3/103/10Estimated with furigana

A short Japanese story followed by comprehension Questions.

About 5–8 minutes

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Two friends meet in front of a train station; one holds a blue umbrella.

N5

Meeting Outside the Station

Difficulty 3/103/10Estimated with furigana

A short Japanese story followed by comprehension Questions.

About 5–8 minutes

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