Mother
In this heartfelt reflection, Sachiko takes her aging mother on a family trip to an onsen. Told with a blend of tenderness and a frank realism, it takes up themes of love and acceptance. Written at a moderate difficulty level, we think you will find this story touching and meaningful. (Ongoing, 12 episodes)
Episode 1
A woman and her mother visit an onsen together.
Notes: This episode contains a note on the pattern ～そうにする, a secondary meaning of the verb 滑る (すべる), and more.
| Editions | Status | Total Readers |  |
| With Sound Effects | Unread | 1658 | |
| Voice Only | Unread | 276 |
Episode 2
The narrator explains what the hot spring trip means to her mother.
Notes: This episode contains a note on several words related to bathing, one on a good-weather charm, and more.
| Editions | Status | Total Readers | |
| With Sound Effects | Unread | 495 | |
| Voice Only | Unread | 77 |
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Episode 3
The narrator reflects on how things have changed.
Notes: This episode contains a note about もの to give a reason or justification, one on speech inversions, and more.
| Editions | Status | Total Readers | |
| With Sound Effects | Unread | 229 | |
| Voice Only | Unread | 32 |
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Episode 4
Changes in the narrator's mother become apparent.
Notes: This episode contains a note on the expression Xと変わらない (かわらない), one on かと思う (おもう) と, and more.
| Editions | Status | Total Readers | |
| With Sound Effects | Unread | 148 | |
| Voice Only | Unread | 21 |
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Episode 5
The narrator's mother recalls a scene with her own mother.
Notes: This episode contains a note on parents referring to themselves as "Mom" and "Dad," a note on "heated questions," and more.
| Editions | Status | Total Readers | |
| With Sound Effects | Unread | 130 | |
| Voice Only | Unread | 15 |
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Episode 6
Dr. Hayashi explains what is and is not possible.
Notes: This episode contains a note on the expression 少し (すこし) でも, and one on the reason that に can be used with a verb in the potential form.
| Editions | Status | Total Readers | |
| With Sound Effects | Unread | 82 | |
| Voice Only | Unread | 11 |
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Episode 7
The narrator takes steps to reassure her mother.
Notes: This episode contains a note on a word that means "to make up one's mind and make a momentous decision," one on a common word that can mean "to rush to someone's aid," and more.
| Editions | Status | Total Readers | |
| With Sound Effects | Unread | 49 | |
| Voice Only | Unread | 5 |