When a man and a woman who aren't very close share a meal with too much food, would their conversation naturally be in polite language?
ご飯つくりすぎ子と完食系男子
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
When stress from work builds up, office worker Ogino finds herself cooking way too much. Faced with a pot full of food, she feels overwhelmed, but one day, she comes up with the idea of sharing the extra with her neighbor. However, the university student living next door, Hirase, isn’t exactly warm to her efforts... A food-themed romantic comedy that starts with two neighbors!
Why this manga is suitable for learning Japanese
This heartwarming romance between a somewhat laid-back working woman and a university student with a slightly intimidating appearance, who bond over her tendency to cook too much, is well-suited for Japanese language learners for the following reasons.
The main characters use polite language in their conversations
Since Ogino and Hirase are just neighbors in the same apartment building and are neither acquaintances nor friends, they always use polite language when speaking to each other. This results in a high percentage of polite speech throughout the story, making it an ideal work for learners of Japanese polite language.
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Gohan Tsukurisugiko to Kanshokukei Danshi / Agetate Shino / Gentosha comics
Extremely easy to read
With its relatively low text volume, larger text size, and straightforward content, this story is very easy to follow. Even beginners in Japanese will be able to read through it without much difficulty.
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Gohan Tsukurisugiko to Kanshokukei Danshi / Agetate Shino / Gentosha comics
Some points to note
Hirase's polite language is somewhat casual
Given that Hirase is a university student, his use of polite language is relatively casual. For those looking to master proper polite speech, it might be best not to imitate his style too closely.
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Gohan Tsukurisugiko to Kanshokukei Danshi / Agetate Shino / Gentosha comics
Data
* Title : Gohan Tsukurisugiko to Kanshokukei Danshi (ご飯つくりすぎ子と完食系男子)
* Author : Agetate Shino
* Publisher :Gentosha comics
* Latest volume : Vol.11
（Sep.2023 / Ongoing)
* Text volume : sparse
* Challenge level : ★
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