JLPT N5 • GENERAL

家来(けらい)になった

On the way, Chikaratoro met a man. The man was walking while carrying a large temple building on his back. His name was Mido-taro. The two had a test of strength. Chikaratoro won. Mido-taro became Chikaratoro's servant.

Practice Question

力太郎は力比べで御堂太郎に勝ち、彼を家来にしました。
Explanation

力太郎は力比べで御堂太郎に勝ち、彼を家来にしました。

English Explanation

The passage says '御堂太郎(みどうたろう)は力太郎(ちからたろう)の来(け)来(らい)になりました' (Mido-taro became Chikaratoro's servant/retainer). Note: 'けらい' is misspelled as '来来' in the original passage kanji usage, but the meaning is retainers.

日本語解説

文章に「御堂太郎は力太郎の家来になりました」とあります。

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