JLPT N5 • GENERAL

「人間(にんげん)は金(かね)のために魂を(たましいを)売る(うる)マヌケな(まぬけな)生き物(いきもの)だ」という確信

The wife of a wealthy businessman living nearby, the Kaneda family (Mrs. Hanayama, who had a huge nose), sent spies to monitor and harass Kushami and his group. The cat looks on in exasperation at the conflict between the Kaneda family, who believe money can rule the world, and Kushami, who has nothing but high pride. The cat confirms, 'Humans are foolish creatures who sell their souls for money.'

Practice Question

実業家の金田家は金力で苦沙弥先生らに嫌がらせを行い、猫は「人間は金銭のために翻弄される滑稽な動物である」と悟ります。
Explanation

実業家の金田家は金力で苦沙弥先生らに嫌がらせを行い、猫は「人間は金銭のために翻弄される滑稽な動物である」と悟ります。

English Explanation

The cat believes humans foolishly sell their souls for money: '「人間(にんげん)は金(かね)のために魂を(たましいを)売る(うる)マヌケな(まぬけな)生き物(いきもの)だ」と猫は(ねこは)確信(かくしん)...'.

日本語解説

文章の中に「『人間は金のために魂を売るマヌケな生き物だ』と猫は確信します」とあります。

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