JLPT N5 • GENERAL

辛い芥子(からし)の薬

Next, the rabbit applied a very spicy mustard ointment onto the burned back of the raccoon. The raccoon screamed 'It hurts! It hurts!' and wailed. However, the raccoon still did not realize the rabbit's trick.

Practice Question

兎は狸の背中にさらに辛い芥子の薬を塗り、大激痛を負わせました。
Explanation

兎は狸の背中にさらに辛い芥子の薬を塗り、大激痛を負わせました。

English Explanation

The rabbit applied a spicy mustard ointment: '辛い芥子の薬を塗りました。'

日本語解説

良薬と偽って、強烈な痛みを引き起こす「芥子(からし:スパイシーな調味料)」を背中に塗りつけました。

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