Is the love story between the tsundere handsome diplomat werewolf and the ill-fated tall maiden colored with polite language?
ヒミツのもふもふ婚姻譚～旦那様は狼男でした～
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
A secretive diplomat and a tall, ill-fated dog-loving maiden—fluffy, tsundere, and heartwarming transformation love story! Nono, a girl self-conscious about her height, is treated harshly by her stepmother and stepsisters. One night, she encounters a beautiful wolf who brings her comfort. Longing to reunite with the wolf, Nono is suddenly summoned to the mansion of a British diplomat...!?
Why this manga is suitable for learning Japanese
This manga, set in a somewhat old-fashioned era that appears to be the Taisho period, depicts the star-crossed romance between a tall, ill-fated maiden and a tsundere handsome diplomat who transforms into a wolf. It is suitable for Japanese language learners for the following reasons.
Nono always speaks politely to the people around her
The heroine, Nono, always uses polite language with those around her (except when speaking to Silver in his dog form), making her a good example of polite Japanese conversation.
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Himitsu no Mofumofu Koinintan / Amano Taka / Akita Publishing
Advanced honorific expressions also appear
Silver's butler, who is portrayed as a highly competent character, uses appropriate honorific language, mixing respectful and humble expressions. However, he does not appear very frequently.
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Himitsu no Mofumofu Koinintan / Amano Taka / Akita Publishing
Some points to note
Silver has a "ore-sama（オレ様）" speaking style
Silver uses arrogant and bossy language typical of the "ore-sama（オレ様）" type. It's a fictional, exaggerated colloquial expression, so be careful not to imitate it in daily conversation, as it might surprise those around you.
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Himitsu no Mofumofu Koinintan / Amano Taka / Akita Publishing
A typical shoujo manga（少女漫画）
This work has a strong classic and traditional "shoujo manga（少女漫画）" flavor. It may not appeal to adult men or those unfamiliar with such works.
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Himitsu no Mofumofu Koinintan / Amano Taka / Akita Publishing
Data
* Title : Himitsu no Mofumofu Koinintan (ヒミツのもふもふ婚姻譚～旦那様は狼男でした～)
* Author : Amano Taka
* Publisher :Akita Publishing
* Latest volume : Vol.2
（Aug.2024 / Ongoing）
* Text volume : moderate
* Challenge level : ★★
Tips for procuring works
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