JLPT N5 • GENERAL

立派な侍(さむらい)

A high-ranking samurai passing near the river was extremely surprised to see Kintaro's great strength. 'This boy possesses wonderful power. Let me take him to the capital and raise him to be a fine samurai.' Kintaro thanked his mother and departed.

Practice Question

偉い武士は金太郎の怪力を見て驚き、立派な侍に育てようと都へ誘いました。
Explanation

偉い武士は金太郎の怪力を見て驚き、立派な侍に育てようと都へ誘いました。

English Explanation

The samurai wanted to raise him as a fine warrior: '立派な侍に育てよう。'

日本語解説

通りかかった武士は金太郎を「立派な侍(武士)」にするために都へスカウトしました。

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