Japanese Tales
Interactive story

The First Errand

Kenta, your companion
Kenta, your companion

It's your first day at Kenta's small restaurant in Osaka, and before opening you need to run a few errands around the neighborhood.

Follow Kenta's directions and choose the right phrases to get the restaurant ready on time.

  • 読Read with support
  • 話Choose what to say
  • 挑Try without support

Expressions you will practice

Understand when Kenta talks about getting the restaurant ready.

昼の準備をします。ひるのじゅんびをします。I do the lunch preparation.

Follow simple directions on the street.

次の道を左に曲がります。つぎのみちをひだりにまがります。I turn left at the next street.

Understand a simple delivery errand.

この野菜を店に届けてください。このやさいをみせにとどけてください。Please deliver these vegetables to the shop.

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