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Description
Also in: Learn Japanese with Stories — Volume 2 Bundle
🎧 Audio Sample — “Bunbuku Tea-Kettle” (Normal Speed)
📖 PDF Sample Preview
Upper Beginner → Intermediate
Learn Japanese with Stories 20 — Bunbuku Tea-Kettle（ぶんぶく茶釜）
Physical paperback ships to you. Digital downloads available immediately after purchase.
MP3: slow & normal Anki deck Furigana supported Pitch-accent in deck QR codes for audio Grammar notes
About This Story
The classic folktale ぶんぶく茶釜（ちゃがま） features a shape-shifting tanuki who disguises itself as a tea kettle, performing delightful tricks and ultimately bringing fortune to a kind junk dealer. Morinji Temple in Tatebayashi, Gunma, preserves a version of this legend—celebrating a kettle said to pour endless tea.
What You Get
- Short, confidence-building segments with clear explanations
- Two audio recordings per story: slow and normal speed
- Furigana for kanji (Japanese-only section has no furigana for practice)
- Anki deck covering most vocabulary (many with audio & pitch-accent)
- QR codes for instant audio playback on phone
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Three ways to read:
- GLOSS: Line-by-line running gloss with grammar notes
- JAPANESE ONLY: Full story without interruptions
- ENGLISH SUMMARY: A simple, mostly literal translation to check understanding
