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:

Kenta’s class visits Kyoto, and he takes the opportunity to stop by the place where Sumire and Kiyo are staying. He meets with Sumire, but Kiyo is out. When Sumire hears Kiyo in the kitchen later, she calls a cab for the two to rendezvous with Kenta.

キヨ:

「あ、ちょっとまって。」

“Ah, wait a moment.”

すみれ:

「キヨちゃん早(はよ)う！！」

“Kiyo-chan, hurry up!!”

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