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「やさしい日本語」は、短くするだけではない
N3 Japanese reading about Plain Japanese Is More Than Shorter Sentences.
夜の街が冷えにくい仕組み
Roads and buildings store heat during the day, and city structures, wind, greenery, and human activity all affect how temperatures fall at night.
ごみ収集のお知らせ、自治体アプリで変わる確認方法
How collection days and disposal details are checked through city apps and official sites, and what to watch for.
コーヒー豆の価格、店の一杯に反映されるまで
Coffee prices in shops are shaped by sourcing, shipping, exchange rates, roasting, and labor. How stores buy beans also affects when price changes appear.
ホームドアと乗車位置、扉をそろえる仕組み
Explains how train doors and platform doors line up, and how boarding positions and station guidance help people board safely.
図書館の予約本、受け取り棚の表示を読む
Reserved books may be announced by email or app, and the pickup shelf can show numbers instead of titles. Checking the notice against the paper inside the book, and asking staff when needed, helps the pickup go smoothly.
暑さに備える街路のつくり方
Cities are combining trees, shade structures, and better paving to make streets easier and safer to use in hot weather.
宅配ロッカーの通知、受け取り期限の見方
How to read the notice for a parcel locker, including the pickup deadline, locker number, and PIN, and what to check before collecting a package.
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