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The Unexpected Power of a Kimono: Weaving New Connections in Tokyo

The Unexpected Power of a Kimono: Weaving New Connections in Tokyo
Dec 15, 2023 · 13m 12s

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Unexpected Power of a Kimono: Weaving New Connections in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/the-unexpected-power-of-a-kimono-weaving-new-connections-in-tokyo/ Story Transcript: Ja: 東京の街が新緑の季節を迎える中、春樹は着物の裾を翻しながら明治神宮外苑の入口を横切った。目的地は近くにある現代アートの展覧会。春樹の着物は赤と黒の豪華な花模様で、普段なら祭りや成人式のような特別な日にしか身に着けないものだ。しかし、彼は今日がそのような日だと誤解してしまったのだ。 En:...

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Unexpected Power of a Kimono: Weaving New Connections in Tokyo
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.org/the-unexpected-power-of-a-kimono-weaving-new-connections-in-tokyo

Story Transcript:

Ja: 東京の街が新緑の季節を迎える中、春樹は着物の裾を翻しながら明治神宮外苑の入口を横切った。目的地は近くにある現代アートの展覧会。春樹の着物は赤と黒の豪華な花模様で、普段なら祭りや成人式のような特別な日にしか身に着けないものだ。しかし、彼は今日がそのような日だと誤解してしまったのだ。
En: In the midst of Tokyo welcoming the season of fresh greenery, Haruki crossed the entrance of Meiji Shrine Outer Garden while flipping the hem of his kimono. His destination was a contemporary art exhibition nearby. Haruki's kimono was adorned with a luxurious red and black flower pattern, something he would only wear on special occasions like festivals or coming-of-age ceremonies. However, he had misunderstood that today was such a special day.

Ja: 会場で並んでいる錯綜した派手なファッションを見て、初めて自分のミスに気づいた春樹は顔を真っ赤にした。しかし、仕方がないと割り切り、気を取り直して中へ入ることにした。
En: Seeing the extravagant and flamboyant fashion of the people lined up at the venue, Haruki blushed for the first time, realizing his mistake. Nevertheless, he resigned himself to it, regaining his composure and deciding to enter.

Ja: 春樹が踏み入れると、その風変わりなスタイルが他の参加者の目を引き、次々と笑顔を引き出した。それは春樹の予想とは異なり、彼らが彼の着物を嘲笑っているわけではなく、むしろそのユニークなスタイルに喜びを見いだしていたのだ。
En: As Haruki stepped inside, his peculiar style caught the attention of the other attendees, eliciting smiles one after another. Contrary to Haruki's expectations, they were not mocking his kimono, but rather finding joy in his unique style.

Ja: 桜は彼の友人であり、会場で働いていた。彼女は春樹のファッション事故を目撃し、彼を救うために考えを巡らせた。彼女は春樹のことを知っていた。彼は敬虔な心と伝統を尊重する気質を持ち合わせており、それが彼のファッション選択に反映されていた。
En: Sakura, his friend who worked at the venue, witnessed Haruki's fashion mishap and pondered on how to help him. She knew about Haruki. He possessed a devout heart and respected traditions, which were reflected in his fashion choices.

Ja: アートの芸術が新旧を混在させ、既成の枠組みから跳び出すことを讃える場に、春樹の着物は新たな視点を提供した。桜は彼に自信を持つよう、そして他人の視線を恐れずに自分を表現することの大切さを伝えた。
En: In a space that celebrated artistic creativity mixing the old and the new, breaking free from established frameworks, Haruki's kimono offered a fresh perspective. Sakura conveyed to him the importance of having confidence and expressing oneself without fear of others' gaze.

Ja: 最終的に、春樹の着物はその夜の展覧会に新たな会話の流れをもたらし、彼は予期せぬ共感と人々の賞賛の中心となった。春樹は、ミスが紡ぎ出す細かな糸が、予想外のプラスをもたらすことを理解した。
En: In the end, Haruki's kimono brought a new flow of conversation to the exhibition that night, and he became the center of unexpected empathy and praise from people. Haruki understood that sometimes mistakes can lead to unexpected positives, like fine threads woven together.

Ja: イベントが終わり、春風が通りを吹き抜ける中、春樹と桜は笑顔で帰路についた。春樹の着物の裾が風に翻る度に、彼の笑顔が更に明るく輝いた。そして2人は夜の東京の街を彩るように、自分たちだけの物語をつむぎながら歩いていった。
En: As the event ended and the spring breeze swept through the streets, Haruki and Sakura set off on their way home with smiles on their faces. Every time the wind flipped the hem of Haruki's kimono, his smile shone even brighter. And as they walked, creating their own story that colored the night streets of Tokyo, the two of them continued to weave their own tale.


Vocabulary Words:
  • In: 中
  • the: の
  • of: の
  • and: そして
  • his: 彼の
  • kimono: 着物
  • special: 特別な
  • day: 日
  • the: その
  • venue: 会場
  • people: 人々
  • smiles: 笑顔
  • one: 一つ
  • after: その後
  • another: 別の
  • friend: 友人
  • help: 助ける
  • creative: 芸術的な
  • new: 新しい
  • old: 古い
  • reflection: 反映
  • confidence: 自信
  • end: 終わり
  • brought: もたらした
  • conversation: 会話
  • unexpected: 予期せぬ
  • empathy: 共感
  • praise: 賞賛
  • together: 一緒に
  • streets: 街
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