作品Free Graded Reading
コンビニのおにぎり人気ランキングPopular Convenience Store Onigiri Ranking
by Food Weekly
JLPT N4ArticleQuiz ready
Discover which convenience store onigiri flavors top the popularity charts
What you'll learn
The text states that convenience store onigiri are essential in Japanese life and that tuna mayo is the most popular flavor.
Language difficultyBeginner · 10/100
Key vocabulary
| 欠かせない (かかせない) | indispensable, cannot do without |
|---|---|
| ツナマヨ | tuna mayonnaise (a common onigiri filling) |
Grammar points you'll meet
- ~は~です N5Introduces the topic and states a fact or description. 'A wa B desu' means 'A is B.'コンビニのおにぎりは、日本の生活に欠かせないものです。
- ~の~ (modifier) N5The particle 'no' connects two nouns, indicating possession or a modifying relationship.コンビニのおにぎりは、日本の生活に欠かせないものです。
- ~ですね N5A polite sentence ending that adds a sense of agreement or shared understanding, often used in conversation.一番人気はやっぱりツナマヨですね。
Cultural notes
- Convenience Store Onigiri CultureOnigiri (rice balls) are a staple of Japanese convenience stores. They are inexpensive, portable, and come in many flavors like tuna mayo, salmon, and umeboshi. Tuna mayo is a classic favorite.
Try a comprehension question
What is the most popular onigiri flavor according to the text?
- Tuna mayo
- Salmon
- Umeboshi
- Kombu
Sensei's reading tip
Break down each sentence by identifying the topic marker 'は' and the verb at the end.
Read a sample in Japanese
コンビニのおにぎりは、日本の生活に欠かせないものです。一番人気はやっぱりツナマヨですね。
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