Understand Japanese Through Manga

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Every example pairs a manga panel with its dialogue and an explanation of the Japanese used in the scene. Here is the newest one:

Hakumei is waiting in town. Mikochi joins her and apologizes for being late.

ハクメイ:

「屋台(やたい)料理(りょうり)の手(て)伝(つだ)い終(お)わったのか　ミコチ」

“So you're done helping with the stall food, Mikochi?”

ミコチ:

「なんとかね…」

“Somehow, yeah...”

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