Ja: 札幌のある春の日、高校生たちは活気づいていました。 En: On a spring day in Sapporo, high school students were full of energy.
Ja: 教室の窓から、ちらほらと桜の花が見えました。 En: Through the classroom windows, cherry blossoms could be glimpsed here and there.
Ja: 桜の季節が始まろうとしていました。 En: The cherry blossom season was about to begin.
Ja: 生徒たちは、これからの旭山動物園への遠足に心を躍らせていました。 En: The students were excited about their upcoming field trip to Asahiyama Zoo.
Ja: クラスの中に、恵子という生徒がいました。 En: In the class, there was a student named Keiko.
Ja: 恵子は内向的で、友達作りが苦手でした。 En: Keiko was introverted and found it difficult to make friends.
Ja: 彼女の隣には、さなという親友がいます。 En: Next to her sat her best friend, Sana.
Ja: さなは、いつも恵子のことを支えてくれます。 En: Sana always supported Keiko.
Ja: そして、りょうたという明るいクラスメイトもいます。 En: There was also a cheerful classmate named Ryota.
Ja: りょうたは、誰とでもすぐに友達になることができます。 En: Ryota could easily make friends with anyone.
Ja: 「今日、楽しみだね!」とさなが言いました。 En: "I'm looking forward to today!" said Sana.
Ja: 「でも…」恵子は少し不安そうに言いました。「人がたくさんいると、うまく話せるか心配なの。」 En: "But..." Keiko said a little anxiously, "I'm worried about whether I can talk well with so many people around."
Ja: 「大丈夫、私たち一緒だよ」とさなは笑顔で言いました。 En: "It's okay, we're together," Sana said with a smile.
Ja: バスが動き出し、揺れながら旭山動物園に向かいました。 En: The bus started moving, swaying as it headed towards Asahiyama Zoo.
Ja: 動物園に着くころには、空に灰色の雲が広がり始めていました。 En: By the time they reached the zoo, gray clouds had begun to spread across the sky.
Ja: 最初、動物たちを見て回りました。 En: At first, they went around looking at the animals.
Ja: すると、ポツポツと雨が降り始めました。 En: Then, raindrops began to fall.
Ja: 「あれ、雨が降ってきたね」とりょうたが言いました。 En: "Hey, it's starting to rain," said Ryota.
Ja: 「でも、大丈夫!みんなで楽しいことしよう!」 En: "But it's okay! Let's do something fun together!"
Ja: そこで、りょうたは室内でできるアクティビティの提案をしました。 En: Then, Ryota suggested an indoor activity.
Ja: 「みんなで動物クイズをしようよ!」と言いました。 En: "Let's have an animal quiz!" he said.
Ja: 恵子は一瞬ためらいましたが、勇気を出して言いました。「私が問題を作るのを手伝うよ。」 En: Keiko hesitated for a moment, but then bravely said, "I'll help make the questions."
Ja: みんなは賛成しました。 En: Everyone agreed.
Ja: 動物園の室内の広場に集まり、恵子とりょうたはクイズを始めました。 En: They gathered in the indoor area of the zoo, and Keiko and Ryota started the quiz.
Ja: みんなが笑顔になり、楽しそうに答えました。 En: Everyone was smiling and answered joyfully.
Ja: その時、恵子は初めてクラスメートたちと一緒にいることを心から楽しむことができました。 En: At that moment, Keiko was able to genuinely enjoy being with her classmates for the first time.
Ja: 彼女の不安は、友達の支えで少しずつ消えていきました。 En: Her anxiety gradually faded away with the support of her friends.
Ja: 「今日は楽しかったね、ありがとう、りょうた」とさなが嬉しそうに言いました。 En: "Today was fun, thank you, Ryota," said Sana happily.
Ja: 「うん、すごく楽しかった。またみんなで何かしよう」と恵子も笑いました。 En: "Yeah, it was a lot of fun. Let's do something together again," Keiko said with a smile.
Ja: 帰りのバスの中で、恵子は窓の外の雨がやんでいることに気づきました。 En: On the bus ride back, Keiko noticed that the rain outside the window had stopped.
Ja: そして、心の中で、彼女自身にも少し晴れ間が広がったように感じました。 En: She felt a bit of sunshine spreading in her heart as well.
Ja: この日を通じて、恵子は自分に自信を持ち、友達ともっと深くつながれるようになりました。 En: Through this day, Keiko gained confidence in herself and was able to connect more deeply with her friends.
Ja: 動物園の楽しい記憶と共に、恵子は少しずつ前に進んでいく勇気を見つけたのです。 En: Along with the joyful memories of the zoo, Keiko found the courage to gradually move forward.
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The next day.
On Saturdays and Saturdays.
High school students were studying.
From the classroom to the classroom.
I saw cherry blossoms and cherry blossoms.
The cherry blossoms began to bloom.
The students from here.
I was surprised to see cherry blossoms and cherry blossoms.
In the classroom.
There was a word called Kiko.
Kiko was a friend with a friend.
She has a friend called Sana.
Sana always says Kiko.
And I think it's a bright classroom.
A friend can be a friend right away.
I was looking forward to it today.
But Kiko was a little worried.
If there are a lot of people, do you think it's good or worried?
It's okay. We are together.
Sana said it in English.
The bus was moving.
So I went to the zoo in Asahiyama.
At the zoo, the clouds in the sky began to bloom.
At first, we looked at the zoo.
Then the rain started to rain.
It was raining.
But it's okay.
Let's do a fun thing with everyone.
At that time, there was an activity that can't be washed without rain.
Everyone said that we should make a zoo.
Kiko was worried, but she said it was raining.
I'm going to make a problem.
Everyone was refreshing.
In the summer of the zoo, Kiko and Ryota started the quiz.
Everyone was looking forward to the movie.
At that time, Kiko was excited to be together with the classmate.
She was a little worried about her friends.
It was fun today.
Thank you. Ryota and Sana were happy.
Yes, it was really fun.
We laughed at Kiko again and again.
In the summer of the zoo, Kiko was worried about the rain outside the window.
In her heart, she felt a little bit like the rain was blowing.
Let's take another listen.
Listen closely to any part you may have missed.
Let's take another listen.
Listen closely to any part you may have missed.
On a spring day in Sapporo, high school students were full of energy.
Through the classroom windows, cherry blossoms could be glimpsed here and there.
The cherry blossom season was about to begin.
The cherry blossom season was about to begin.
The students were excited about their upcoming field trip to Asahima Zoo.
The students were excited about their upcoming field trip to Asahima Zoo.
In the class, there was a student named Kiko.
Kiko was an introverted and found it difficult to make friends.
Next to her sat her best friend, Sana.
Sana always supported Kiko.
There was also a cheerful classmate named Ryota.
Ryota could easily make friends with anyone.
Ryota could easily make friends with anyone.
I'm looking forward to today, Setsuna.
But Kiko was a little worried.
But Kiko said a little anxiously.
I'm worried about whether I can talk well with so many people around.
It's okay, we're together. Sana said with a smile.
The bus started moving, swaying as it headed towards Asahima Zoo.
By the time they reached the zoo, grey clouds had begun to spread across the sky.
At first, they went around looking at the animals.
Then, raindrops began to fall.
Hey, it's starting to rain, said Ryota.
But it's okay. Let's do something fun together.
Then, Ryota suggested an indoor activity.
Let's have an animal quiz, he said.
Kiko hesitated for a moment, but then bravely said, I'll help make the questions.
Everyone agreed.
They gathered in the indoor area of the zoo and Kiko and Ryota started the quiz.
Everyone was smiling and answered joyfully.
At that moment, Kiko was able to genuinely enjoy being with her classmates for the first time.
Her anxiety gradually faded away with the support of her friends.
Today was fun, thank you Ryota, said Sana happily.
Yeah, it was a lot of fun. Let's do something together again. Kiko said with a smile.
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She felt a bit of sunshine spreading in her heart as well.
Through this day, Kiko gained confidence in herself and was able to connect more deeply with her friends.
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Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Japanese, then in English.
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Introverted.
Mieました.
Mieました.
Clipst.
A-K-L-E.
A-K-L-E.
A-K-L-E.
Cheerful.
Fuan-Sou-Ni.
Fuan-Sou-Ni.
Fuan-Sou-Ni.
A-K-L-E.
A-K-L-E.
A-K-L-E.
A-K-L-E.
Gathered.
Tame laimashita.
Tame laimashita.
Tame laimashita.
Has it tasted?
Yuki o dashi te.
Yuki o dashi te.
Yuki o dashi te.
Bravely.
Sko shizutsu.
Sko shizutsu.
Sko shizutsu.
Gradually.
Kokoro kara.
Kokoro kara.
Kokoro kara.
Genuinely.
Sasaite.
Sasaite.
Sasaite.
Supported.
Kiyoku.
Kiyoku.
Kiyoku.
Memories.
Jishin.
Jishin.
Jishin.
Confidence.
Mochi.
Mochi.
Mochi.
Gained.
Tsunagarel.
Tsunagarel.
Tsunagarel.
Connect.
Yuki.
Yuki.
Yuki.
Courage.
Kakkizui te.
Kakkizui te.
Kakkizui te.
Energetic.
Kore kara no.
Kore kara no.
Kore kara no.
Upcoming.
Hirogari.
Hirogari.
Hirogari.
Spread.
Ame ga.
Ame ga.
Ame ga.
Rain drops.
Teya o shimashita.
Teya o shimashita.
Teya o shimashita.
Proposed.
Kotai mashita.
Kotai mashita.
Kotai mashita.
Responded.
Kiete.
Kiete.
Kiete.
Faded.
Tomodachi.
Tomodachi.
Tomodachi.
Friendship.
Harema.
Harema.
Harema.
Sunshine.
Sasaete.
Sasaete.
Sasaete.
Supported.
Ensoc.
Ensoc.
Ensoc.
Adventure.
Iimashita.
Iimashita.
Iimashita.
Expressed.
Egao.
Egao.
Egao.
Smile.
Hirogatta.
Hirogatta.
Hirogatta.
Spread.
Kizuki mashita.
Kizuki mashita.
Kizuki mashita.
Notice.
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