Learning polite Japanese through a comic story of a shy newlywed couple deepening their bond at a BBQ.
焼いてるふたり
In this blog, we present manga that are not only highly captivating but also ideal for Japanese language learners. Studying Japanese through manga is both fun and effective. Manga allows you to understand the subtleties of keigo (honorifics), teineigo (polite speech), and casual conversation in Japanese.
Today's featured manga
Story overview
Kenta and Chihiro had a fateful encounter on a matchmaking app.
Both too shy to take the first step, their relationship took off rapidly when Kenta's transfer to Hamamatsu prompted a sudden turn of events.
Believe it or not... They decided to get married after zero days of dating.
As a couple who became husband and wife without knowing each other well, they deepen their relationship over leisurely weekend BBQs.
Meat, beer, and the person you like next to you. “Happiness” is simple!
Let's start a slow-paced weekend newlywed BBQ life, nurturing it carefully!
Why this manga is suitable for learning Japanese
The two main characters are speaking in polite language.
The two main characters, Kenta and Chihiro, protagonists of this story, converse in polite language. This is due to their reserved personalities, and as their relationship gradually develops (which is also a main theme of this work), they continue to do so. Readers can acquire plenty of good examples of polite language expressions that Japanese beginners learn.
The relationship between the two, where the distance doesn't seem to close easily, is both frustrating and heartwarming. Through their interactions, readers can learn polite Japanese expressions that show consideration for others.
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Yaiteru Futari / Shiori Hanatsuka / Kodansha
You'll learn natural Japanese expressions for everyday life.
This work is set in modern Japan, featuring characters who are ordinary people without special abilities. They engage in everyday activities such as eating, conversing, and working, just like us in the real world, leading normal everyday lives. Therefore, readers can learn natural Japanese expressions for everyday life through this work.
The volume of text is not too heavy, so even beginners can read through it without feeling overwhelmed.
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Yaiteru Futari / Shiori Hanatsuka / Kodansha
Some points to note
Not all expressions in the work are in polite language.
Conversations with colleagues, monologues, and psychological descriptions are not expressed using honorific language.
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Yaiteru Futari / Shiori Hanatsuka / Kodansha
There are numerous cooking scenes throughout the work.
Since this work revolves around BBQ, there are many descriptions related to cooking. While this is one of the major charms of the work, those who are not interested in cooking may not find it very appealing.
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Yaiteru Futari / Shiori Hanatsuka / Kodansha
Data
* Title : Yaiteru Futari
* Author : Shiori Hanatsuka
* Publisher : Kodansha
* Latest volume : Vol.14
（Mar.2024 / Ongoing）
* Text volume : moderate
* Challenge level : ★★
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