New "Chiikawa" Merchandise Goes on Sale September 18
"Chiikawa" is a popular Japanese character. New "Chiikawa" merchandise will go on sale on September 18.
There are many new items. One item is a wind-up figure. It moves by itself. Another item is a small mascot. It looks like it is drinking water. There is also a sticker with a shiny face.
A brand called "Shiten" made a special collection with "Chiikawa". This collection has six kinds of items. There is roomwear, a bag, and a pouch.
Many fans like "Chiikawa" items. These new products will be popular with fans.
Vocabulary8 words
- character
- a person or animal in a story or cartoon
- merchandise
- things you can buy, like toys or clothes
- wind-up
- a toy that moves when you turn a part of it
- mascot
- a small cute object that represents something
- sticker
- a small piece of paper that sticks to things
- collection
- a group of related things sold together
- roomwear
- comfortable clothes you wear at home
- pouch
- a small bag for carrying things
Quiz
Answer key
1. A character 2. September 18 3. Six
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
"Chiikawa" is a popular Japanese _____. New "Chiikawa" _____ will go on sale on September 18.
There are many new items. One item is a _____ figure. It moves by itself. Another item is a small _____. It looks like it is drinking water. There is also a _____ with a shiny face.
A brand called "Shiten" made a special _____ with "Chiikawa". This collection has six kinds of items. There is _____, a bag, and a _____.
Many fans like "Chiikawa" items. These new products will be popular with fans.