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タケシさんは、相撲の選手です。背が高くて、とても大きいです。今日は大事な試合の予定があります。
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Takeshi is a sumo wrestler. He is tall and very big. Today, he has an important match scheduled.
The Sumo Match - 相撲の試合
A sumo wrestler's intense preparation and struggle for victory.
JLPT N4 stories are longer and bring in te-form, casual speech, conditionals, and chained verbs. The narratives start adding slight twists — family, hobbies, work, and school told with more nuance.
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タケシさんは、早起きをして、元気になるために、朝ごはんを食べます。魚と米です。
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Takeshi wakes up early and eats breakfast to get energized. It's fish and rice.
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朝ごはんの後、バスに乗って、両国国技館へ行きます。彼は、緊張していますが、今まで、試合のために、準備してきました。
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After breakfast, he takes the bus to Ryogoku Kokugikan. He is nervous, but he has prepared for this match until now.
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タケシは試合の前に塩をまきます。悪い精霊を出し、土俵をきれいにします。
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Takeshi sprinkles salt before the match. This drives away evil spirits and cleanses the sumo ring.
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タケシさんが土俵に上がる時、みんなは注目します。拍手をしながら、彼を迎えます。
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When Takeshi steps onto the dohyo, everyone pays attention. They welcome him with applause.
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試合が始まりました。相手はとても強いですが、負けたくないので、頑張ります。
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The match has begun. His opponent is very strong, but he doesn’t want to lose, so he gives it his all.
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タケシは、顔や体に汗をかいています。一生懸命に戦っています。
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Takeshi is sweating on his face and body. He is fighting with all his strength.
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タケシは、この試合に勝ちました。みんなの応援のおかげです。タケシは、トロフィーを持ち上げます。すごく嬉しいです。
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Takeshi won this match. It's thanks to everyone's support. He lifts the trophy. He is extremely happy.
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勝利の後、タケシは、仲間やコーチと一緒に、ちゃんこ鍋を食べに行きました。楽しい時間を過ごします。
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After the victory, Takeshi went to eat chanko nabe with his teammates and coach. He has a great time.
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