JLPT N5 • GENERAL

川越の源太(かわごえのげんた)

However, that grand work of the five-story pagoda was already on the verge of being assigned to Jubei's master, 'Kawagoe no Genta,' the most popular and top-class carpenter in Edo. Knowing that he was neglecting his duties of social obligation, Jubei visited Genta's house and tearfully begged, 'This is a once-in-a-lifetime wish, please let me build the pagoda,' and Genta was astounded and struggled with Jubei's strong pride as a craftsman.

Practice Question

大仕事の塔の建立は、本来十兵衛の恩人かつ師匠である名匠「川越の源太」が引き受けるべきものであり、十兵衛の無謀な直訴に源太は葛藤します。
Explanation

大仕事の塔の建立は、本来十兵衛の恩人かつ師匠である名匠「川越の源太」が引き受けるべきものであり、十兵衛の無謀な直訴に源太は葛藤します。

English Explanation

The master carpenter was Kawagoe no Genta: '十兵衛の(じゅうべえの)師匠(ししょう)であり...一流(いちりゅう)の大工(だいく)「川越の源太(かわごえのげんた)」...'.

日本語解説

文章の中に「十兵衛の師匠であり、江戸で最も人望のある一流の大工『川越の源太』に任せられることが決まりかけていた」とあります。

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