

和紙テープのひみつ
Theme: Daily_life_Meals
A1/N5beginner
Aug 10th, 2026
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Have you ever seen colorful rolls of decorative tape in a stationery shop? In Japan, this is called masking tape, and in many other countries people call it "washi tape." Today, Emma visits a shop with her Japanese friend Aya and discovers something surprising about it. Through their conversation, you will learn what masking tape is, how people use it, and the interesting story of where it came from.
和紙テープのひみつ
The Secret of Washi Tape









shop(Noun)
駅の前に、お店がたくさんあります。
There are many shops in front of the station.
beautiful(な-Adjective)
きれいな花の写真をとりました。
I took a photo of a beautiful flower.
masking tape(Noun)
わたしはマスキングテープをあつめています。
I collect masking tape.
to call(U-Verb)
妹は、母を"ママ"とよびます。
My younger sister calls my mother "Mama."
such as; things like(Particle)
ひるごはんは、パンとかおにぎりを食べます。
I usually eat bread or rice balls for lunch.
letter(Noun)
父に手紙を書きました。
I wrote a letter to my father.
to put on(U-Verb)
ノートにシールをはります。
I put a sticker on my notebook.
to decorate(U-Verb)
クリスマスツリーをかざります。
I decorate the Christmas tree.
lovely, nice(な-Adjective)
すてきなプレゼントをもらいました。
I received a lovely present.
actually(Adverb)
じつは、今日はわたしのたんじょうびです。
Actually, today is my birthday.
factory(Noun)
この町には大きいこうじょうがあります。
There is a big factory in this town.
to use(U-Verb)
仕事でパソコンをつかいます。
I use a computer for work.
to paint(U-Verb)
車にペンキをぬります。
I paint a car.
love, really like(な-Adjective)
わたしはおすしが大すきです。
I love sushi.
company(Noun)
この会社ではたらきたいです。
I want to work for this company.
to make(U-Verb)
母はおいしいケーキをつくります。
My mother makes delicious cake.
to ask(Irregular Verb)
友だちに、しゃしんをとってとおねがいしました。
I asked my friend to take a picture.
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