JLPT N5 • GENERAL

優しく断った(ことわった)

The Emperor (Mikado), the most powerful person in the country, also heard rumors about Kaguya-hime and came to meet her. The Emperor liked her very much and said, 'Please come to the palace,' but Kaguya-hime kindly refused.

Practice Question

一番偉い帝からも気に入られて宮殿へ誘われましたが、かぐや姫は優しく辞退しました。
Explanation

一番偉い帝からも気に入られて宮殿へ誘われましたが、かぐや姫は優しく辞退しました。

English Explanation

The passage states 'かぐや姫(ひめ)は優しく(やさしく)断り(ことわり)ました' (Kaguya-hime kindly refused).

日本語解説

文章に「かぐや姫は優しく断りました」とあります。

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