Fluent Fiction - Japanese

Finding Connection: Yuki's Heartwarming Journey in Kyoto


Listen Later

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Connection: Yuki's Heartwarming Journey in Kyoto
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-06-09-22-34-02-ja

Story Transcript:

Ja: 太陽が優しく輝く午後、京都市の北西にある美しい金閣寺に、家族が集まりました。
En: On an afternoon when the sun was gently shining, a family gathered at the beautiful Kinkaku-ji located in the northwest of Kyoto City.

Ja: 遅い春の訪れと共に、訪れる人々で賑わっています。
En: With the arrival of a late spring, the place was bustling with visitors.

Ja: この中に、少し控えめな15歳の少女、ゆきがいました。
En: Among them was a somewhat reserved 15-year-old girl named Yuki.

Ja: 彼女は家族の歴史をもっと知りたいと思っていますが、どこか自分の居場所を見つけられずにいました。
En: She wanted to know more about her family history but somehow couldn’t find her place.

Ja: ゆきの隣には、彼女のいとこであるれんがいます。
En: Next to Yuki was her cousin, Ren.

Ja: れんは、いつも元気で、周りの人とすぐに打ち解けることができます。
En: Ren was always cheerful and could easily get along with those around him.

Ja: 彼は、家族の間でもしこりを取る役割を果たしており、ゆきの心を開かせようとします。
En: He played the role of easing tensions within the family and tried to get Yuki to open up.

Ja: 「ゆきちゃん、あそこに行ってみよう!」とれんが笑顔で手を差し伸べます。
En: "Yuki-chan, let's try going over there!" Ren said with a smile, extending his hand.

Ja: 金閣寺の黄金の輝きは、周りの池に反射して美しく光っています。
En: The golden shine of Kinkaku-ji beautifully reflected off the surrounding pond.

Ja: 周囲には、新緑の木々が優雅に立ち、都の賑わいを忘れさせる静寂を感じさせます。
En: Around them stood the graceful fresh green trees, evoking a sense of calm that made one forget the bustle of the capital.

Ja: ゆきは少し迷います。
En: Yuki hesitated a little.

Ja: このまま孤立した気持ちを抱え続けるか、それとも、れんの手を取って新しい絆を築くべきか。
En: Should she continue to bear the feelings of isolation or take Ren's hand and build new bonds?

Ja: 池の近くを歩いていると、れんがゆっくりと話しかけました。
En: As they walked near the pond, Ren started to speak gently.

Ja: 「ゆきちゃん、ずっと一人でいるみたいだけど、大丈夫?」
En: "Yuki-chan, you've seemed to be alone all this time, are you okay?"

Ja: その言葉に、ゆきの心が揺れます。
En: These words stirred something in Yuki's heart.

Ja: そして、ついに彼女は自分の思いを口にします。
En: Finally, she expressed her thoughts.

Ja: 「私、みんなと少し距離を感じていたの。
En: "I felt a little distant from everyone.

Ja: でも、れんくんがいてくれて、少し安心した。」
En: But having you here, Ren-kun, makes me feel a bit more at ease."

Ja: れんは微笑み、「僕もゆきちゃんと一緒にいられて嬉しいよ。
En: Ren smiled, "I'm happy to be with you too, Yuki-chan.

Ja: 家族だから、助け合おう。」と優しく言いました。
En: We are family, so let's help each other," he said kindly.

Ja: この瞬間、ゆきの心は少し軽くなり、初めて本当に家族とつながったように感じました。
En: In this moment, Yuki's heart felt slightly lighter, and for the first time, she felt truly connected with her family.

Ja: 二人はそのまま、池の畔を並んで歩き、心を通わせます。
En: The two of them continued to walk side by side along the pond, sharing their hearts.

Ja: 夕方、家族の元に戻ったゆきとれんは、新しい絆とともに笑顔を見せました。
En: In the evening, returning to their family, Yuki and Ren showed their smiles along with their new bond.

Ja: ゆきはようやく、自分の心を開くことができました。
En: Yuki was finally able to open her heart.

Ja: 彼女はこれからも、家族との絆を深め、より豊かな関係を築いていくことでしょう。
En: From now on, she would deepen her bonds with her family and build richer relationships.

Ja: 金閣寺の夕陽は、彼女たちの新しい一歩を美しく見守りました。
En: The sunset of Kinkaku-ji beautifully watched over their new step forward.


Vocabulary Words:
  • gathered: 集まりました
  • bustling: 賑わっています
  • reserved: 控えめな
  • cheerful: 元気
  • graceful: 優雅
  • hesitated: 迷います
  • isolation: 孤立
  • expressed: 口にします
  • gently: 優しく
  • reflected: 反射して
  • evoking: 感じさせます
  • tensions: しこり
  • stirred: 揺れます
  • connected: つながった
  • deepen: 深め
  • bonds: 絆
  • rich: 豊かな
  • sunset: 夕陽
  • step forward: 一歩
  • reserved: 控えめな
  • role: 役割
  • extend: 差し伸べ
  • calm: 静寂
  • heart: 心
  • ease: 安心
  • smiled: 微笑み
  • alongside: 並んで
  • hesitated: 迷います
  • reflect: 反射する
  • along: 畔
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Fluent Fiction - JapaneseBy FluentFiction.org

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

5 ratings


More shows like Fluent Fiction - Japanese

View all
Deutsche im Alltag – Alltagsdeutsch | Audios | DW Deutsch lernen by DW

Deutsche im Alltag – Alltagsdeutsch | Audios | DW Deutsch lernen

103 Listeners

Slow German by Annik Rubens

Slow German

427 Listeners

Easy German: Learn German with native speakers | Deutsch lernen mit Muttersprachlern by Cari, Manuel und das Team von Easy German

Easy German: Learn German with native speakers | Deutsch lernen mit Muttersprachlern

935 Listeners

日本語の聴解のためのPodcast by あかね的日本語教室

日本語の聴解のためのPodcast

66 Listeners

Deutsch Podcast - Deutsch lernen by Deutsch-Podcast

Deutsch Podcast - Deutsch lernen

149 Listeners

Deutsch lernen durch Hören by Deutsch lernen durch Hören

Deutsch lernen durch Hören

84 Listeners

N3~N1日本語!Haru no Nihongo by Haruka

N3~N1日本語!Haru no Nihongo

71 Listeners

EASY JAPANESE PODCAST Learn Japanese with MASA and ASAMI by MASA and ASAMI

EASY JAPANESE PODCAST Learn Japanese with MASA and ASAMI

63 Listeners

日本語の会話のpodcast −ことのは− by 日本語の先生:ことのは

日本語の会話のpodcast −ことのは−

27 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Spanish by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Spanish

4 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - French by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - French

7 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Italian by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Italian

7 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - German by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - German

6 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Catalan by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Catalan

7 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese

4 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Korean by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Korean

6 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Polish by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Polish

2 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Danish by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Danish

6 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew

10 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian

6 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Greek by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Greek

0 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Swedish by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Swedish

4 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Swedish by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Swedish

4 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese

2 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese

2 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian

1 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Serbian by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Serbian

4 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Hindi by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Hindi

2 Listeners

Fluent Fiction - Russian by FluentFiction.org

Fluent Fiction - Russian

0 Listeners