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宛あて先さき：kyoko_ta@lemon.ask-net.net.jp

送そう信しん者しゃ：kazuko@black.abc-net.com

件けん名めい：ありがとうございました

田た中なか　京きょう子こ様さま

お久ひさしぶりです。先さきほど、宅たく配はい便びんを受うけ取とりました。

りんごをたくさん送おくってくださってありがとうございました。

実じつは先せん日じつ、台たい風ふうが青あお森もりに上じょう陸りくしたというニュースを見みて、｢田た中なかさんの家いえのほうは大だい丈じょう夫ぶかしら｣とかぞくではなしていたのです。でも、安あん心しんしました。

大おおきくてピカピカしたりっぱなりんごですね。箱はこを開あける前まえから、とてもいいにおいがしてきました。さっそく、ひとつ_____のですが、本ほん当とうにおいしくて、田た中なかさんの｢元げん気きですよ｣という声こえが伝つたわってくるようでした。真ま紀きも明あ日したの遠えん足そくに持もっていって友ともだちにもあげるんだ、と大おお喜よろこびです。

主しゅ人じんの母ははや妹いもうとの家いえにも分わけて、みんなで楽たのしもうと思おもっています。

本ほん当とうにありがとうございました。

高たか橋はし　和か子ずこ

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  1. 1安心しましたとあるが、なぜか。
  2. 2_____に入る言葉として最も適当なものはどれか。

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Vocabulary8 words
  • お
    • ·honorific/polite/humble prefix
    N3
  • 受け取るうけとるAs it appears here: 受け取りました
    • ·to receive; to get; to accept
    • ·to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
    N3
  • 実はじつは
    • ·as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
    N3
  • 先日せんじつ
    • ·the other day; a few days ago
    N3
  • ほう
    • ·direction; way; side; area (in a particular direction)
    • ·side (of an argument, etc.); one's part
    • ·type; category
    • ·field (of study, etc.)
    • ·indicates one side of a comparison
    • ·way; method; manner; means
    • ·length (of each side of a square)
    N3
  • におい
    • ·smell; scent; odour; odor; stench
    • ·aura; whiff; smack; flavour; flavor; mood
    • ·faint, mist-like pattern along the temper line of a Japanese sword
    N3
  • よう
    • ·appearing ...; looking ...
    • ·way to ...; method of ...ing
    • ·form; style; design
    • ·like; similar to
    • ·thing (thought or spoken)
    N3
  • 分けるわけるAs it appears here: 分けて
    • ·to divide (into); to split (into); to part; to separate; to divide up; to classify; to sort out; to divide out
    • ·to share; to distribute; to deal out; to dish out
    • ·to distinguish; to discriminate; to differentiate (between)
    • ·to break up (a fight); to mediate
    • ·to call a draw; to tie
    • ·to push one's way through (a crowd)
    • ·to sell
    N3
Other levels33 words
  • たくさん
    • ·a lot; lots; plenty; many; a large number; much; a great deal; a good deal
    • ·enough; sufficient
    • ·enough; too many; too much
    N5
  • するAs it appears here: した
    • ·to do; to carry out; to perform
    • ·to cause to become; to make (into); to turn (into)
    • ·to serve as; to act as; to work as
    • ·to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
    • ·to judge as being; to view as being; to think of as; to treat as; to use as
    • ·to decide on; to choose
    • ·to be sensed (of a smell, noise, etc.)
    • ·to be (in a state, condition, etc.)
    • ·to be worth; to cost
    • ·to pass (of time); to elapse
    • ·to place, or raise, person A to a post or status B
    • ·to transform A to B; to make A into B; to exchange A for B
    • ·to make use of A for B; to view A as B; to handle A as if it were B
    • ·to feel A about B
    • ·verbalizing suffix (applies to nouns noted in this dictionary with the part of speech "vs")
    • ·creates a humble verb (after a noun prefixed with "o" or "go")
    • ·to be just about to; to be just starting to; to try to; to attempt to
    N5
  • 見るみるAs it appears here: 見て
    • ·to see; to look; to watch; to view; to observe
    • ·to examine; to look over; to assess; to check; to judge
    • ·to look after; to attend to; to take care of; to keep an eye on
    • ·to experience; to meet with (misfortune, success, etc.)
    • ·to try ...; to have a go at ...; to give ... a try
    • ·to see (that) ...; to find (that) ...
    N5
  • 家いえ
    • ·house; residence; dwelling; home
    • ·family; household
    • ·lineage; family name
    N5
  • 大丈夫だいじょうぶ
    • ·safe; secure; sound; problem-free; without fear; all right; alright; OK; okay
    • ·certainly; surely; undoubtedly
    • ·no thanks; I'm good; that's alright
    • ·great man; fine figure of a man
    N5
  • するAs it appears here: しました
    • ·to do; to carry out; to perform
    • ·to cause to become; to make (into); to turn (into)
    • ·to serve as; to act as; to work as
    • ·to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
    • ·to judge as being; to view as being; to think of as; to treat as; to use as
    • ·to decide on; to choose
    • ·to be sensed (of a smell, noise, etc.)
    • ·to be (in a state, condition, etc.)
    • ·to be worth; to cost
    • ·to pass (of time); to elapse
    • ·to place, or raise, person A to a post or status B
    • ·to transform A to B; to make A into B; to exchange A for B
    • ·to make use of A for B; to view A as B; to handle A as if it were B
    • ·to feel A about B
    • ·verbalizing suffix (applies to nouns noted in this dictionary with the part of speech "vs")
    • ·creates a humble verb (after a noun prefixed with "o" or "go")
    • ·to be just about to; to be just starting to; to try to; to attempt to
    N5
  • 大きいおおきいAs it appears here: 大きくて
    • ·big; large; great
    • ·loud
    • ·extensive; spacious
    • ·important; decisive; valuable
    • ·older; grown-up
    N5
  • りっぱ
    • ·splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent; impressive
    • ·praiseworthy; creditable; worthy
    • ·legal; legitimate; lawful
    • ·undeniable (e.g. crime); indisputable; solid
    N5
  • 箱はこ
    • ·box; case; chest; package; pack; crate
    • ·car (of a train, etc.)
    • ·shamisen case; shamisen
    • ·public building; community building
    • ·man who carries a geisha's shamisen
    • ·receptacle for human waste; feces (faeces)
    • ·counter for boxes (or boxed objects)
    N5
  • 開けるあける
    • ·to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to unlock
    • ·to open (for business, etc.)
    • ·to empty; to remove; to make space; to make room
    • ·to move out; to clear out
    • ·to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily)
    • ·to dawn; to grow light
    • ·to end (of a period, season)
    • ·to begin (of the New Year)
    • ·to leave (one's schedule) open; to make time (for)
    • ·to make (a hole); to open up (a hole)
    N5
  • 前まえ
    • ·in front (of); before (e.g. a building)
    • ·before; earlier; previously; prior; ago; (minutes) to (the hour)
    • ·(the) front; frontal part; fore; head (e.g. of a line)
    • ·forward; ahead
    • ·(in the) presence (of); in front (of someone)
    • ·previous (e.g. page); prior (e.g. engagement); first (e.g. half); former (e.g. example)
    • ·portion; helping
    • ·front (of one's body or clothing); breast (of a coat, kimono, etc.)
    • ·privates; private parts
    • ·criminal record; previous conviction; (a) prior
    N5
  • とても
    • ·very; awfully; exceedingly
    • ·(not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
    N5
  • するAs it appears here: して
    • ·to do; to carry out; to perform
    • ·to cause to become; to make (into); to turn (into)
    • ·to serve as; to act as; to work as
    • ·to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
    • ·to judge as being; to view as being; to think of as; to treat as; to use as
    • ·to decide on; to choose
    • ·to be sensed (of a smell, noise, etc.)
    • ·to be (in a state, condition, etc.)
    • ·to be worth; to cost
    • ·to pass (of time); to elapse
    • ·to place, or raise, person A to a post or status B
    • ·to transform A to B; to make A into B; to exchange A for B
    • ·to make use of A for B; to view A as B; to handle A as if it were B
    • ·to feel A about B
    • ·verbalizing suffix (applies to nouns noted in this dictionary with the part of speech "vs")
    • ·creates a humble verb (after a noun prefixed with "o" or "go")
    • ·to be just about to; to be just starting to; to try to; to attempt to
    N5
  • ひとつ
    • ·one
    • ·for one thing
    • ·only
    • ·(not) even
    • ·just (e.g. "just try it")
    • ·some kind of; one type of
    N5
  • おいしいAs it appears here: おいしくて
    • ·good(-tasting); nice; delicious; tasty
    • ·attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient; favorable; desirable; profitable
    N5
  • 元気げんき
    • ·lively; full of spirit; energetic; vigorous; vital; spirited
    • ·healthy; well; fit; in good health
    N5
  • 声こえ
    • ·voice
    • ·singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); hoot
    • ·voice; opinion (as expressed in words); view; wish; attitude; will
    • ·sound
    • ·sense (of something's arrival); feeling
    • ·voice; voiced sound
    N5
  • 明日あした
    • ·tomorrow
    • ·near future
    N5
  • 持つもつAs it appears here: 持って
    • ·to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry
    • ·to possess; to have; to own
    • ·to maintain; to keep
    • ·to last; to be durable; to keep; to survive
    • ·to take charge of; to be in charge of
    • ·to hold (meeting, etc.); to have (opportunity, etc.)
    • ·to have "it"; to have that special something; to be blessed with good luck
    N5
  • あげる
    • ·to raise; to elevate
    • ·to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf)
    • ·to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage)
    • ·to show someone (into a room); to let in (e.g. a guest)
    • ·to give
    • ·to enrol (one's child in school); to enroll; to send (one's child; e.g. to college)
    • ·to develop (talent, skill, etc.); to improve
    • ·to earn (something desirable); to achieve (e.g. a good result); to obtain
    • ·to promote (someone)
    • ·to complete; to finish
    • ·to make (a loud sound); to raise (one's voice)
    • ·to raise (one's gaze); to lift up (one's face); to look up
    • ·to do up (one's hair)
    • ·to offer up (incense, a prayer, etc.) to the gods (or Buddha, etc.)
    • ·to praise; to commend; to flatter
    • ·to make do (with less expenses than expected); to cover expenses (with a given amount); to set costs
    • ·to finish (one's studies); to complete (a lesson); to pass (e.g. a class)
    • ·to upload (e.g. an image); to publish (on the internet); to post
    • ·to raise someone's spirits; to cheer someone up; to enhance a mood
    • ·(of the tide) to come in; to rise
    • ·to increase (of market price); to rise (of stock prices)
    • ·to vomit; to throw up
    • ·to do for (the sake of someone else)
    • ·to complete ...
    • ·to humbly do ...
    N5
  • 妹いもうと
    • ·younger sister
    N5
  • 久しぶりひさしぶり
    • ·a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
    • ·it's been a long time; long time no see
    N4
  • 送るおくるAs it appears here: 送って
    • ·to send; to dispatch; to forward; to transmit; to ship; to remit
    • ·to see (someone) off; to escort; to accompany; to take
    • ·to bid farewell to (the departed); to say goodbye to; to bury
    • ·to spend (time); to pass; to lead (a life); to live
    • ·to pass (on, along); to advance (a runner)
    • ·to affix (okurigana)
    N4
  • 台風たいふう
    • ·typhoon; hurricane
    N4
  • 安心あんしん
    • ·peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
    N4
  • みんな
    • ·everyone; everybody; all
    • ·everything; all
    N4
  • 思うおもうAs it appears here: 思って
    • ·to think; to consider; to believe; to reckon
    • ·to think (of doing); to plan (to do)
    • ·to judge; to assess; to regard
    • ·to imagine; to suppose; to dream
    • ·to expect; to look forward to
    • ·to feel; to be (in a state of mind); to desire; to want
    • ·to care (deeply) for; to yearn for; to worry about; to love
    • ·to recall; to remember
    N4
  • なすAs it appears here: なして
    • ·to do; to commit; to carry out; to bring about
    N2
  • さっそく
    • ·at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
    N2
  • 伝わるつたわるAs it appears here: 伝わって
    • ·to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to circulate; to go around; to be passed around; to become known
    • ·to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down
    • ·to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to come
    • ·to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to be felt; to come across
    • ·to travel (of sound, electricity, etc.); to propagate; to be conducted; to be transmitted
    • ·to go along; to move along
    N2
  • 遠足えんそく
    • ·school trip; field trip; excursion; outing
    • ·long walk; excursion (on foot)
    N2
  • 上陸じょうりく
    • ·landing; going ashore; disembarkation
    • ·making landfall (of a typhoon); striking land; hitting land
    N1
  • 楽しむたのしむAs it appears here: 楽しもう
    • ·to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to have fun; to amuse oneself
    • ·to look forward to
    N1
Grammar1 patterns

Example sentences are translated by AI.

  • というN32 times in this passage

    Quotative marker plus 'say' that introduces a name, definition, or reported content — 'called', 'known as', 'that (one) says'.

    実は先日、台風が青森に上陸したというニュースを見て、｢田中さんの家のほうは大丈夫かしら｣とかぞくではなしていたのです。

    Actually, the other day we saw the news that a typhoon had made landfall in Aomori, and my family and I were saying, “I wonder if everything is all right around Tanaka-san’s home.”

Other levels11 patterns
  • かしらN4

    Sentence-final expression of uncertainty or wondering to oneself — 'I wonder...' (softer, traditionally feminine tone).

    実は先日、台風が青森に上陸したというニュースを見て、｢田中さんの家のほうは大丈夫かしら｣とかぞくではなしていたのです。

    Actually, the other day we saw the news that a typhoon had made landfall in Aomori, and my family and I were saying, “I wonder if everything is all right around Tanaka-san’s home.”

  • とか～とかN4

    Lists a few representative, non-exhaustive examples — 'things like X and Y', 'X, Y, and so on'.

    実は先日、台風が青森に上陸したというニュースを見て、｢田中さんの家のほうは大丈夫かしら｣とかぞくではなしていたのです。

    Actually, the other day we saw the news that a typhoon had made landfall in Aomori, and my family and I were saying, “I wonder if everything is all right around Tanaka-san’s home.”

  • 〜ていたN4

    The past progressive/continuous — an action that was ongoing or a state that held in the past — 'was (do)ing'.

    実は先日、台風が青森に上陸したというニュースを見て、｢田中さんの家のほうは大丈夫かしら｣とかぞくではなしていたのです。

    Actually, the other day we saw the news that a typhoon had made landfall in Aomori, and my family and I were saying, “I wonder if everything is all right around Tanaka-san’s home.”

  • 〜てくるN42 times in this passage

    Verb te-form plus 来る, marking motion toward the speaker or the gradual onset of a state — 'come to do' / 'start to / become'.

    箱を開ける前から、とてもいいにおいがしてきました。

    Even before I opened the box, I could smell their wonderful fragrance.

  • ようだN4

    Expresses conjecture or resemblance drawn from evidence, "it seems / looks like".

    さっそく、ひとつ_____のですが、本当においしくて、田中さんの｢元気ですよ｣という声が伝わってくるようでした。

    I immediately _____ one, and it was truly delicious; it felt as though I could hear Tanaka-san saying, “I’m doing well.”

  • 〜ていくN4

    Marks an action that continues/progresses onward from the present, or is done before moving away — 'to go on doing', 'to do and go'.

    真紀も明日の遠足に持っていって友だちにもあげるんだ、と大喜びです。

    Maki is delighted too, saying that she will take some on tomorrow’s excursion and give them to her friends as well.

  • と思う（とおもう）N4

    Quotative plus 'think', stating the speaker's opinion or guess — 'I think that'.

    主人の母や妹の家にも分けて、みんなで楽しもうと思っています。

    I plan to share some with my husband’s mother and his younger sister’s family so that everyone can enjoy them.

  • だ / ですN56 times in this passage

    The copula linking a noun or na-adjective to the subject — plain だ / polite です, 'is/am/are'.

    お久しぶりです。

    It has been a long time.

  • とてもN5

    Degree adverb intensifying an adjective or adverb — "very / extremely."

    箱を開ける前から、とてもいいにおいがしてきました。

    Even before I opened the box, I could smell their wonderful fragrance.

  • んですN5

    Explanatory ending that supplies a reason, context, or emphasis — 'the thing is…', 'it's that…'.

    真紀も明日の遠足に持っていって友だちにもあげるんだ、と大喜びです。

    Maki is delighted too, saying that she will take some on tomorrow’s excursion and give them to her friends as well.

  • 〜ているN5

    Describes an action in progress or the state that remains after an action happened — “is doing” or “is in the state of having done”.

    主人の母や妹の家にも分けて、みんなで楽しもうと思っています。

    I plan to share some with my husband’s mother and his younger sister’s family so that everyone can enjoy them.

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