Vocabulary 1
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100
This is a very loud alarm that was used to tell people that bombs were exploding.
Siren
100
げんしばくだん
Atomic Bomb
100
To do something very quickly. If you are late you must do this.
Hurry
100
True or False, Kayano saw the atomic bomb explode.
True
100
On August 8th, Kayano wanted to go to Urakami. However, she heard this and decided not to go to Urakami. What did she hear?
Sirens
200
This is an annoying insect that bites people. They are very common in the summer.
Mosquito
200
しっかり、きつく
Tight
200
To touch someone on the back or arm
to pat
200
Where was Kayano and her brother sent to stay with her grandparents?
Koba
200
Who came to see Kayano on August 8th?
Her mother
300
A bomb does this.
Explode
300
じめじめした
Damp
300
To lay flat on the ground. You do this when you sleep.
Lie Down
300
How old was Kayano when the bomb exploded?
Only 4 years old
300
On the day of the explosion what insect was making a lot of noise?
cicadas
400
This word means very bad, sad, or scary.
Terrible
400
ぼうくうずきん
Air-raid cap
400
To let a person down. To do something that makes a person sad.
To disappoint
400
Which member of Kayano's family died in the explosion?
Her mother
400
What did Kayano think the explosion looked like?
lightning
500
Something to wear on your head to protect yourself from bombs.
Air-raid cap
500
おそろしい
Dreadful
500
A phrase that means later in time. Not now.
After Awhile
500
Kayano said the air-raid shelter was always dark and damp, and filled with these... What was the shelter filled with?
Mosquitos
500
What did her mom promise to bring Kayano?
Tempura and Manju
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