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JLPT N4 Reading

Short passage ·
Read the note, then answer the question.
本文 · Passage
木村さん 先日 お借りした 本を まだ お返しして いません。今週 返す つもりでしたが、出張が 入って しまいました。来週の 月曜日には かならず お持ちします。おそく なって、本当に すみません。 林
この 人は どうして あやまって いますか。
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解答と解説 · Show the full answer & explanation
訳 · Translation

Mr Kimura — I still haven't returned the book I borrowed the other day. I meant to return it this week, but a business trip came up. I will definitely bring it next Monday. I'm very sorry it's late. Hayashi Q: Why is this person apologising? — For being late returning a book.

正解 · Answer

解説 · Why

おそく なって、本当に すみません makes the lateness of the return the subject of the apology.

誤答 · Why the other options are wrong
— The business trip is the cause, not the thing apologised for.
— The book is not lost.
— No damage is mentioned.
語彙 · Breakdown
出張しゅっちょうbusiness trip
先日せんじつthe other day
例文 · Example
Osoku natte sumimasen.
I am sorry for the delay.
配点 · Points & details
Est. points2 pts
DifficultyMedium
Avg. time55 sec
Correct rate100%
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AddedAug 2026
出典AI draft · human-reviewed

This question was drafted by AI and audited by human reviewers. Official JLPT scoring is scaled (0–60 per section); point values here are catalogue estimates.

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