

なぎなた ― 日本の武道
Theme: History_Tradition
A2/N4elementary
Aug 2nd, 2026
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Have you ever seen a Japanese weapon with a sword-like blade on the end of a long pole? This is the naginata, an old Japanese weapon that is now a traditional martial art. In this article, you will learn about the history of the naginata, from samurai in the past to school clubs and dojos today. You will also discover how people practice and enjoy the naginata in modern Japan. Along the way, you will practice useful N4 grammar points such as 〜ので, 〜たら, and 〜ことができます. Let’s step into the dojo!
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なぎなた ― 日本の武道
The Art of the Naginata


かたな
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刃

さむらい

おぼうさん

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道場

れいをする

to fight(U-Verb)
むかしの人は、このぶきでたたかいました。
People long ago fought with this weapon.
woman(Noun)
女性も男性も、このスポーツを楽しんでいます。
Both women and men enjoy this sport.
especially(Adverb)
日本の食べ物の中で、特にラーメンが好きです。
Among Japanese foods, I especially like ramen.
popularity(Noun)
このアニメは学生に人気があります。
This anime is popular with students.
foreign country(Noun)
外国へ旅行したいです。
I want to travel to a foreign country.
bow (etiquette)(Noun)
試合の前に、れいをします。
We bow before the match.
important / precious(な-Adjective)
これは私の大切な本です。
This is my precious book.
to continue(Ru-Verb)
日本語の勉強を続けています。
I have been continuing my Japanese study.
heart / mind(Noun)
スポーツで体と心が強くなりました。
Sports made my body and mind stronger.
to experience(Irregular Verb)
日本料理を作る体験をしました。
I had the experience of making Japanese food.
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