Let's read the story called Horafuki Osho! Let's improve your level with Japanese reading materials!
Let's read the story called Horafuki Osho.
This year's zodiac sign is the dragon.
So today, let's read the story ``Horafuki Osho'' in which a dragon appears.
"Horafuki" means a liar.
What kind of story is it? Let's start reading.
“Horahuki Osho”
Once upon a time, there lived a monk in an old temple.
This monk was known as ``Horahuki Osho'' because he was always telling jokes and lies.
All the villagers did not believe in the ``Hora-buki Osho''.
One day, the priest decided to surprise everyone and put up a sign in front of a pond near the temple.
"Tomorrow at noon, a dragon will rise to heaven from this pond. From the dragon of the owner of the pond."
The villagers were surprised when they saw this sign.
Villager 1: "Hey, did you see the sign? It says a dragon comes out of this pond."
Villager 2: "Look, look! There's been talk of dragons appearing around here for a long time!"
Villager 1: "I guess so! Well then, let's go to the pond tomorrow afternoon and take a look!"
All the villagers believed this sign because they did not know that it was written by a monk.
The next morning, many people gathered around the pond.
Everyone came to see a real dragon with their own eyes.
The monk looked at the villagers around the pond and laughed.
Mr. Osho: "Hahahahahahaha! Everyone gathered here without knowing that I was lying! I'm sure everyone was waiting for the dragon even after noon. I came out around evening. Let's go and tell everyone that it was all a lie. Now, I wonder what the villagers will think."
What a naughty priest!
The villagers, who did not know that the priest was at fault, were anxiously waiting for the dragon to appear.
Around noon, when the monk was thinking about having lunch, the sky suddenly started to get dark.
Osho: “Huh? Is it raining?”
When the priest went outside...
Gogogogogo...!
A big dragon came out of the pond in front of me and rose into the sky! !
Mr. Osho: “Wow… it’s real!!”
The dragon shone brightly and disappeared into a black cloud.
Soon the black clouds disappeared and the sky became brighter.
The villagers were very surprised, but the priest was even more surprised.
Because the lie I told has become true.
The monk immediately ran to everyone and said,
Osho: "Hey, everyone! I made that signboard!! Then, a dragon really appeared!!"
But the villagers said,
Villager 1: "Hahaha. The Holafuki priest is lying again!"
Villager 2: “No one will believe such an easy-to-understand lie!”
Osho-san always told lies, so no one believed him even if he told the truth.
How was it.
This story is a folktale from Yamaguchi Prefecture.
It teaches the lesson that if you lie all the time, no one will believe you when you really want them to believe you.
Now, I would like to explain a little about the grammar in the story.
"What a mean priest!"
What I would like to introduce today is ``Nantana-Nanro''.
"Nante~nanro" means "very much."
Used when you are surprised or want to emphasize something.
[I wonder what it is]
Sample1 What a beautiful girl!
Sample2 How cold!
Sample3 How delicious is this sushi!
It is a word spoken with emphasis. It is often used in novels and anime.
There is also the grammar for ``～nante'', so let's take a look at that as well.
[What a] surprise
Sample1 He got promoted!
Sample2 I can't believe this set menu is only 1000 yen!
Sample3 It's horrible to forget your lover's birthday!
You can use ``～nante'' when you are surprised, can't believe it, or think it's beyond common sense.
It is placed after the ordinary form of verbs, adjectives, and nouns.
Negative opinions often follow.
There are other ways to use "~nante".
[what] humility, disrespect
Sample1 No, no. I still have a long way to go.
Sample2 What are you using paper bags for?
Sample3 It's okay because I can live happily even without hobbies.
Sample 1 is the use of humility. Often used when someone compliments you. It means I'm not that good.
Samples 2 and 3 are taken lightly. This shows that the speaker does not think that ``paper bags'' and ``hobbies'' are important.
[what] example
Sample1 How about this dress? Looks good on Tanaka!
Sample2 How about a summer vacation trip to Okinawa? I haven't been there in years.
Sample3 Isn't this great? You said you wanted a cell phone with big fonts that were easy to read.
Use in casual situations.
When the speaker gives an example, how about this? (I think it's good.) I'm saying that.
How was your learning experience today?
I introduced the story of ``Hora Fuki Osho'' and how to use ``nannannanro'' and ``nante''.
Did you enjoy.
I usually study from grammar textbooks and it's difficult! can not remember! If you think so, there is also a way to learn from reading materials.
While reading, try to find your favorite phrases and expressions.
Well, that's it for today!
See you again in the next blog.
Have a great week !
