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Chicken tempura

It’s because only the chicken tempura is coated in batter. It’s famous as a local specialty of Oita Prefecture. The crispy batter and the juicy, well-seasoned chicken are absolutely appetizing.

straw doll

It is said that straw dolls have often been used since ancient times to cast curses. In Japan, they are known as tools of cursing used in the Ushi-no-koku mairi (a shrine visit during the Hour of the Ox). Therefore, since “curse” is pronounced noroi, the correct answer is the straw doll.

Because I accidentally threw it away in a trash can that was for sale.

Home improvement stores also sell lots of miscellaneous goods, right? Among them, you might accidentally throw something away in one of the trash cans that are actually for sale. In that case, it’s understandable if you get scolded.

boy

The name “Azuki” tends to give the impression of a girl, but in this sentence it first says ‘son,’ so the correct answer is a boy. It’s a question that requires quick thinking.

Because I had money.

We tend to think we can’t take the train without a wallet, but sometimes we have money in our bag or pockets. It depends on where you’re going, but if it’s nearby, you can ride the train even with a small amount of money.

Because there are so many empty seats.

It depends on the physical and mental condition of the elderly person, but getting around while standing can be tough. Ideally, we should give up our seats, but if there are plenty of empty seats, there’s no need to offer yours.

Map

A map lets you take in the whole world, but neither water nor people are depicted on it, right? If you think it through you can come up with the answer, but in a split-second decision, “a map” doesn’t readily spring to mind.