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Which situation best illustrates the use of the word [nokosu - 残す] (to leave behind)?
Which situation best illustrates the use of the word [nokosu - 残す] (to leave behind)?
- Discovering a hidden treasure.
- Finding a lost wallet on the street.
- Missing the last train home.
- Forgetting an umbrella at a restaurant. (correct)
If someone says 'Shibaraku [しばらく]', which of the following is the most likely duration they are referring to?
If someone says 'Shibaraku [しばらく]', which of the following is the most likely duration they are referring to?
- An entire century.
- A few seconds.
- Several years.
- A short amount of time. (correct)
You hear someone say 'Taihen [大変] desu!' in response to a situation. Which situation most likely elicited this response?
You hear someone say 'Taihen [大変] desu!' in response to a situation. Which situation most likely elicited this response?
- Getting a small discount at a store.
- Finding a parking spot downtown.
- Winning a lottery.
- Discovering a pipe burst in their home. (correct)
Which action aligns with the meaning of 'shitagau [従う]' (to obey)?
Which action aligns with the meaning of 'shitagau [従う]' (to obey)?
In which scenario would the word 'uwasa [噂]' (rumor) be most applicable?
In which scenario would the word 'uwasa [噂]' (rumor) be most applicable?
If someone is 'sagasu [探す]', what are they most likely doing?
If someone is 'sagasu [探す]', what are they most likely doing?
If someone says a movie is 'omoshiroi [面白い]', what is their likely opinion of the movie?
If someone says a movie is 'omoshiroi [面白い]', what is their likely opinion of the movie?
Which of the following is closest in meaning to 'sorezore [其々, それぞれ]'?
Which of the following is closest in meaning to 'sorezore [其々, それぞれ]'?
If you wanted to express that someone dislikes something intensely, which word would be the MOST appropriate?
If you wanted to express that someone dislikes something intensely, which word would be the MOST appropriate?
Which of these actions would BEST represent the use of '残す (nokosu)'?
Which of these actions would BEST represent the use of '残す (nokosu)'?
Someone is searching for their lost dog in the 町 (machi). Which verb would accurately describe this?
Someone is searching for their lost dog in the 町 (machi). Which verb would accurately describe this?
If someone says 'エレベーター (erebeetaa) が 動(うご)かない,' what is the MOST likely situation?
If someone says 'エレベーター (erebeetaa) が 動(うご)かない,' what is the MOST likely situation?
A company is undergoing 新た (arata) reforms. What does this imply about the reforms?
A company is undergoing 新た (arata) reforms. What does this imply about the reforms?
You have ¥15,000 (15,000 yen). Using the vocabulary provided, how would you describe this amount relative to ¥20,000?
You have ¥15,000 (15,000 yen). Using the vocabulary provided, how would you describe this amount relative to ¥20,000?
If you are asked 'どうして (doushite) 寝(ね)るの?', what is being requested?
If you are asked 'どうして (doushite) 寝(ね)るの?', what is being requested?
A 国民 (kokumin) is affected by a new law. How are they MOST likely 関わる (kakawaru) to the new law?
A 国民 (kokumin) is affected by a new law. How are they MOST likely 関わる (kakawaru) to the new law?
Which of the following best describes the difference between ある
[aru] and いる
[iru]?
Which of the following best describes the difference between ある
[aru] and いる
[iru]?
If you want to say 'I will go to Japan next year', which word indicates the action of going?
If you want to say 'I will go to Japan next year', which word indicates the action of going?
Which option correctly uses こと
[koto] in a sentence to mean 'the thing I like'?
Which option correctly uses こと
[koto] in a sentence to mean 'the thing I like'?
Which of the following words is NOT an equivalent for 'I'?
Which of the following words is NOT an equivalent for 'I'?
Which of the following best describes the usage of 中
[naka]?
Which of the following best describes the usage of 中
[naka]?
Which of the following words means 'to think'?
Which of the following words means 'to think'?
If someone asks you どうですか
[Dou desu ka], which of the following is the most appropriate understanding of the question?
If someone asks you どうですか
[Dou desu ka], which of the following is the most appropriate understanding of the question?
What is the correct way to ask 'What is this?' using the provided vocabulary?
What is the correct way to ask 'What is this?' using the provided vocabulary?
Which word signifies a conditional situation, similar to 'if' in English?
Which word signifies a conditional situation, similar to 'if' in English?
If you wanted to express that something is 'necessary', which word would you use?
If you wanted to express that something is 'necessary', which word would you use?
Which word describes something as 'difficult'?
Which word describes something as 'difficult'?
Which of the following means 'reason'?
Which of the following means 'reason'?
Which of these words would you use to say 'the same'?
Which of these words would you use to say 'the same'?
Which verb from the vocabulary means 'to show'?
Which verb from the vocabulary means 'to show'?
Which of the following is closest in meaning to 'purpose'?
Which of the following is closest in meaning to 'purpose'?
Which word is used to express the concept of 'oneself'?
Which word is used to express the concept of 'oneself'?
If you want to ask 'How about…?' or 'In what way…?', which word would you use?
If you want to ask 'How about…?' or 'In what way…?', which word would you use?
Which of the following best describes the nuance of 'ため' (tame)?
Which of the following best describes the nuance of 'ため' (tame)?
If someone says 'ここ (koko)', what are they most likely referring to?
If someone says 'ここ (koko)', what are they most likely referring to?
Which of these words would you use to describe something that is 'nonexistent'?
Which of these words would you use to describe something that is 'nonexistent'?
What is the most accurate meaning of 'しかし (shikashi)'?
What is the most accurate meaning of 'しかし (shikashi)'?
If you wanted to say 'I' (as a male), which word would be considered more casual?
If you wanted to say 'I' (as a male), which word would be considered more casual?
Which verb means 'to consider' or 'to ponder'?
Which verb means 'to consider' or 'to ponder'?
Which word is most appropriate to use when referring to a general 'situation' or 'case'?
Which word is most appropriate to use when referring to a general 'situation' or 'case'?
Select the option that best represents the meaning of '本当に (hontou ni)'
Select the option that best represents the meaning of '本当に (hontou ni)'
Which word is used to mean 'meaning'?
Which word is used to mean 'meaning'?
Which of the options is closest in meaning to テレビゲーム (terebi geemu)?
Which of the options is closest in meaning to テレビゲーム (terebi geemu)?
What action does the verb '呼ぶ (yobu)' describe?
What action does the verb '呼ぶ (yobu)' describe?
If you wanted to express 'various' or 'all sorts of', which word would you use?
If you wanted to express 'various' or 'all sorts of', which word would you use?
Which of the following words can be used to describe someone who is 'skilled'?
Which of the following words can be used to describe someone who is 'skilled'?
If you want to politely express that something 'exists' at a certain location, which verb form would you likely use?
If you want to politely express that something 'exists' at a certain location, which verb form would you likely use?
Which of the following options best describes the usage of 'こと' (koto)?
Which of the following options best describes the usage of 'こと' (koto)?
If you want to say 'I think that...', which verb would you use?
If you want to say 'I think that...', which verb would you use?
How would you most appropriately use 'ため' (tame) in a sentence?
How would you most appropriately use 'ため' (tame) in a sentence?
What is the most accurate way to use 'どう' (dou)?
What is the most accurate way to use 'どう' (dou)?
Which verb form is most suitable to use when expressing ability, as in 'to be able to do' something?
Which verb form is most suitable to use when expressing ability, as in 'to be able to do' something?
In what context would you use the word 'しかし' (shikashi)?
In what context would you use the word 'しかし' (shikashi)?
How does '自分' (jibun) typically function in a sentence?
How does '自分' (jibun) typically function in a sentence?
Which word signifies 'place' or 'spot'?
Which word signifies 'place' or 'spot'?
Choose the option that correctly expresses 'to understand'.
Choose the option that correctly expresses 'to understand'.
In what context would you use the word '今' (ima)?
In what context would you use the word '今' (ima)?
To politely state that something 'is', which expression should you use?
To politely state that something 'is', which expression should you use?
If you want to describe something as 'necessary,' which word would you use?
If you want to describe something as 'necessary,' which word would you use?
Which word would you use to express 'meaning'?
Which word would you use to express 'meaning'?
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: '_____ 日本(にほん)に行(い)きたいです.' (_____ Nihon ni ikitai desu.) / I want to go to Japan _____
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: '_____ 日本(にほん)に行(い)きたいです.' (_____ Nihon ni ikitai desu.) / I want to go to Japan _____
Flashcards
事実 (jijitsu)
事実 (jijitsu)
Truth, fact.
開ける(あける) [akeru, akemasu]
開ける(あける) [akeru, akemasu]
To open a door, etc.
面白い (omoshiroi)
面白い (omoshiroi)
Interesting.
泊まる(とまる) [tomaru, tomarimasu]
泊まる(とまる) [tomaru, tomarimasu]
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残す(のこす) [nokosu, nokoshimasu]
残す(のこす) [nokosu, nokoshimasu]
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以下 (ika)
以下 (ika)
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存在 (sonzai)
存在 (sonzai)
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起きる(おきる) [okiru, okimasu]
起きる(おきる) [okiru, okimasu]
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する, します [suru, shimasu]
する, します [suru, shimasu]
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こと [koto]
こと [koto]
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なる, なります [naru, narimasu]
なる, なります [naru, narimasu]
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ある, あります [aru, arimasu]
ある, あります [aru, arimasu]
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いる, います [iru, imasu]
いる, います [iru, imasu]
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言う, 言います [iu, iimasu]
言う, 言います [iu, iimasu]
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この [kono]
この [kono]
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その [sono]
その [sono]
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ない [nai]
ない [nai]
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もの [mono]
もの [mono]
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これ [kore]
これ [kore]
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それ [sore]
それ [sore]
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私 [watashi]
私 [watashi]
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時 [toki]
時 [toki]
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見る, 見ます [miru, mimasu]
見る, 見ます [miru, mimasu]
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する (suru)
する (suru)
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なる (naru)
なる (naru)
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ある (aru)
ある (aru)
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いる (iru)
いる (iru)
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言う (iu)
言う (iu)
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見る (miru)
見る (miru)
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銀行 (ginkou)
銀行 (ginkou)
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誕生日 (tanjoubi)
誕生日 (tanjoubi)
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十二月 (juunigatsu)
十二月 (juunigatsu)
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日本人 (nihonjin)
日本人 (nihonjin)
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新た (arata)
新た (arata)
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其々(それぞれ) [sorezore]
其々(それぞれ) [sorezore]
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どれ (dore)
どれ (dore)
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百 (hyaku)
百 (hyaku)
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する, します
する, します
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こと
こと
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なる, なります
なる, なります
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ある, あります
ある, あります
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いる, います
いる, います
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言う、言います
言う、言います
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この
この
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その
その
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ない
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もの
もの
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これ
これ
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それ
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私
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時
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見る, 見ます
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Study Notes
- The text provides Japanese words and phrases with their English translations, along with furigana for the kanji words.
- It covers a wide range of topics, including verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and expressions.
Verbs
- する, します (suru, shimasu): to do
- なる, なります (naru, narimasu): to become
- ある, あります (aru, arimasu): to be (things, objects)
- いる, います (iru, imasu): to be (people, animals, living beings)
- 言う, 言います (iu, iimasu): to say
- 見る, 見ます (miru, mimasu): to see
- 思う, 思います (omou, omoimasu): to think
- 来る, 来ます (kuru, kimasu): to come
- 行く, 行きます (iku, ikimasu): to go
- できる, できます (dekiru, dekimasu): to be able to do
- 考える, 考えます (kangaeru, kangaemasu): to consider, to ponder
- 持つ、持ちます (motsu, mochimasu): to have, to possess
- 分かる、分かります (wakaru, wakarimasu): to understand
- 出る, 出ます (deru, demasu): to leave, to exit, to come out
- 行う, 行います (okonau, okonaimasu): to conduct, to carry out
- やる、やります (yaru, yarimasu): to do (casual), to play video games
- 聞く、聞きます (kiku, kikimasu): to hear, to listen, to ask
- 知る、知ります (shiru, shirimasu): to know, to be aware of
- 入る,入ります (hairu, hairimasu): to enter, to go into, to enroll
- 使う、使います (tsukau, tsukaimasu): to use
- ございます, ござる (gozaimasu, gozaru): to be (respectful)
- 取る、取ります (toru, torimasu): to take, to pick up
- 作る,作ります (tsukuru, tsukurimasu): to make
- 受ける、受けます (ukeru, ukemasu): to receive
- 書く,書きます (kaku, kakimasu): to write
- 入れる、入れます (ireru, iremasu): to put in
- かける,かけます (kakeru, kakemasu): to spend (time, money), to hang up, to put on
- あげる,あげます (ageru, agemasu): to give, to raise
- 付ける、付けます (tsukeru, tsukemasu): to attach
- 出す (dasu): to take out, to send, to put out
- かかる,かかります (kakaru, kakarimasu): to take (time, money)
- 教える、教えます (oshieru, oshiemasu): to teach
- 違う、違います (chigau, chigaimasu): to differ (from), to be wrong
- 食べる、食べます (taberu, tabemasu): to eat
- 置く,置きます (oku, okimasu): to put, to place, to leave (behind)
- 呼ぶ,呼びます (yobu, yobimasu): to call out (to), to call, to name
- 変わる、変わります (kawaru, kawarimasu): to be change, to be transformed
- 買う,買います (kau, kaimasu): to busy
- 示す (shimesu): to point out, to indicate, to demonstrate, to show
- 返る,返ります (kaeru, kaerimasu): to return, to come back, to go back
- 立つ,立ちます (tatsu, tachimasu): to stand
- 読む、読みます (yomu, yomimasu): to read
- 開く,開きます (aku, akimasu): (to be) open, to open (a business)
- It includes, including, includes (fukumu, fukumimasu): to include, to contain
- 乗る、乗ります (noru, norimasu): to get on (train, plane, bus, …), to ride (train, ...)
- 戻る,戻ります (modoru, modorimasu): to turn back, to go back
- 飲む、飲みます (nomu, nomimasu): to drink
- 向かう, 向かいます (mukau, mukaimasu): to face, to go towards, to head towards
- 生きる,生きます (ikiru, ikimasu): to live
- 終わる、終わります (owaru, owarimasu): to end, to come to an end, to finish
- 待つ、待ちます (matsu, machimasu): to wait
- 答える、答えます (kotaeru, kotaemasu): to answer, to reply
- 会う、会います (au, aimasu): to meet
- 見せる, 見せます (miseru, misemasu): to show
- 残る、残ります (nokoru, nokorimasu): to remain, to be left
- 変える、変えります (kaeru, kaerimasu): to change, to alter
- 死ぬ, 死にます (shinu, shinimasu): to die
- 合わせる,合わせます (awaseru, awasemasu): to match (rhythm, speed, ...)
- 生まれる,生まれます (umareru, umaremasu): to be born
- 始まる,始まります (hajimaru, hajimarimasu): to begin, to start
- 歩く、歩きます (aruku, arukimasu): to walk
- 進む,進みます (susumu, susumimasu): to advance
- 切る, 切ります (kiru, kirimasu): to cut
- 選ぶ,選びます (erabu, erabimasu): to choose, to select
- 超える,越えます (koeru, koemasu): to cross over, to go beyond, to surpass
- 続ける、続けます (tsudukeru, tsudukemasu): to continue (something) to keep on (doing something)
- 比べる,比べます (kuraberu, kurabemasu): to compare
- 向ける,向けます (mukeru, mukemasu): to turn towards
- 忘れる,忘れます (wasureru, wasuremasu): to forget
- 送る,送ります (okuru, okurimasu): to send
- 働く,働きます (hataraku, hatarakimasu): to work
- 始める,始めます (hajimeru, hajimemasu): to start (doing something), to start up (a business), to open (a store)
- 走る、走ります (hashiru, hashirimasu): to run
- 描く,描きます (egaku, egakimasu): to draw
- やめる、やめます (yameru, yamemasu): to stop (an activity), to discontinue (doing something)
- 笑う、笑います (warau, waraimasu): to laugh
- 引く, 引きます (hiku, hikimasu): to pull, to tug
- 気付く (kiduku): to notice
- 守る,守ります (mamoru, mamorimasu): to protect
- 伝える,伝えます (tsutaeru, tsutaemasu): to convey, to tell
- 降る、降ります (furu, furimasu): to fall (or rain, snow, ...), to come down
- 覚える,覚えます (oboeru, oboemasu): to remember, to memorize
- 増える、増えます (fueru, fuemasu): to increase
- 住む,住みます (sumu, sumimasu): to live
- 調べる,調べます (shiraberu, shirabemasu): to investigate, to look up
- 打つ,打ちます (utsu, uchimasu): to hit, to strike
- 開ける、開けます (akeru, akemasu): to open (a door, ...)
- 動く、動きます (ugoku, ugokimasu): to move
- 運転する (unten suru): to drive
Nouns
- こと (koto): thing, matter
- もの (mono): thing, object
- 時 (toki): time
- 中 (naka): inside, in, middle
- 人 (hito): person, people
- ため (tame): good, (for the) sake (of), purpose
- 自分 (jibun): oneself
- 場合 (baai): situation, (in that) case
- アニメ (anime): anime, (Japanese) animation
- 所 (tokoro): place, spot
- マンガ (manga): manga, (Japanese) comic
- 日本 (nihon, nippon): Japan
- 今 (ima): now
- ここ (koko): here
- そこ (soko): there
- 気 (ki): spirit, mood, feeling
- 一つ (hitotsu): one (item)
- 目 (me): eye
- 問題 (mondai): problem, question (on a test)
- スマホ (sumaho): smartphone
- 手 (te): hand
- 内 (uchi): inside, within
- 僕 (boku): I (male term)
- 子供 (kodomo): child
- 話 (hanashi): talk, chat, speech
- 他 (hoka): other
- 間 (aida): space (between), time (between)
- 顏 (kao): face
- 彼女 (kanojo): she, girlfriend
- 言葉 (kotoba): word
- 誰 (dare): who
- 国 (kuni): country
- テレビゲーム (terebi geemu): video game
- 男 (otoko): man
- 声 (koe): voice
- 人間 (ningen): human
- スーパー (suupaa): supermarket
- 仕事 (shigoto): work, job
- 食べ物 (tabemono): food
- 飲み物 (nomimono): drink, beverage
- 家 (ie): house
- 必要 (hitsuyou): necessary, needed
- 意味 (imi): meaning
- 日 (hi): day
- 心 (kokoro): heart
- 時間 (jikan): time, hour
- 闇 (yami): darkness
- 世界 (sekai): world
- 気持ち (kimochi): feeling, sensation
- 駅 (eki): station
- コンビニ (konbini): convenience store
- 関係 (kankei): relationship
- お茶 (ocha): tea
- 結果 (kekka): result, outcome
- 肉 (niku): meat
- トイレ (toire): toilet
- 頭 (atama): head
- 電車 (densha): train
- 旅行 (ryokou): travel, trip
- 体 (karada): body
- 点 (ten): point
- 子 (ko): child, young (animal), young woman
- 形 (katachi): form, shape
- 場所 (basho): place
- 魚 (sakana): fish
- シャツ (shatsu): shirt
- いちご, 苺 (ichigo): strawberry
- ワンピース (wanpiisu): dress
- お手洗い (otearai): restroom
- 内容 (naiyou): content, substance, matter
- 車 (kuruma): car
- スイーツ (suiitsu): sweets (desserts, candy, …)
- 靴 (kutsu): shoes
- 水 (mizu): water
- 氷 (koori): ice
- 力 (chikara): strength, power
- フルーツ (furuutsu): fruits
- かばん, 鞄 (kaban): bag
- 写真 (shashin): picture
- 口 (kuchi): mouth
- 状況 (joukyou): state of affairs (around you), situation, cirumstances
- アメリカ (amerika): America
- 理由 (riyuu): reason
- 魔法 (mahou): magic
- 会社 (kaisha): company
- 緑 (midori): green
- 部屋 (heya): room
- テーブル (teeberu): table
- りんご、リンゴ、林檎 (ringo): apple
- 午後 (gogo): afternoon, pm
- ズボン (zubon): trousers
- 椅子 (isu): chair
- 情報 (jouhou): information, news
- 時代 (jidai): period, era, epoch
- ジュース (jyuusu): juice
- 帽子 (boushi): hat
- 名前 (namae): name
- お皿 (osara): plate, dish
- 音 (oto): sound
- 先生 (sensei): teacher
- 円 (en): Yen
- 電話 (denwa): telephone
- 携帯電話 (keitai denwa): mobile phone
- 生活 (seikatsu): (daily) life
- 目的 (mokuteki): goal, purpose
- バナナ (banana): banana,
- 質問 (shitsumon): question
- ソファ (sofaa): sofa, couch
- 母 (haha): mother
- 週末 (shuumatsu): weekend
- 月曜日 (getsuyoubi): Monday
- 値段 (nedan): price
- 道 (michi): street, road
- 夜 (yoru): night
- 花 (hana): flower
- お腹 (onaka): belly
- ペン (pen): pen
- 影響 (eikyou): influence, effect
- 足 (ashi): leg, foot
- リュック (ryukku): rucksack, backpack
- 本 (hon): book
- 学校 (gakkou): school
- メロン (meron): melon
- 父 (chichi): father
- 家族 (kazoku): family
- お願い (onegai): please, request, favor
- 方 (kata): person, lady, gentelement
- 木 (ki): tree
- 今回 (konkai): this time
- 大切 (taisetsu): precious, cherished
- 妻 (tsuma) wife
- パン (Pan) bread
- エレベーター (Erebeetaa) elevator
- 光 (Hikari) light
- 国民 (kokumin) people
- 町 (Machi) town
Adjectives
- そう (sou): in that way, such, like that
- いい, よい (ii, yoi): good, nice
- 多い (ooi): many
- 同じ (onaji): same
- 長い (nagai): long (distance, length, time)
- 高い (takai): high, expensive
- 必要 (hitsuyou): necessary, needed
- 大きい (ookii): big
- 強い (tsuyoi): strong
- こんな (konna): this sort of, this kind of, like this
- 新しい (atarashii): new
- 早い (hayai): fast, quick, early
- 好き (suki): liked, well-liked, romantically interested (in), in love (with)
- 少ない (sukunai): a few, a little, too little, insufficient
- 重要 (jyuuyou): important, essential
- かなり (kanari): considerably, fairly, quite
- 上手 (jouzu): good at, skilled
- 非常 (hijou): emergency, extraordinary
- 暗い (kurai): dark
- 小さい (chiisai): small
- 若い (wakai): young
- 凄い (sugoi): amazing, great, wonderful
- 簡単 (kantan): easy
- 明らか (akiraka): clear, obvious
- 特別 (tokubetsu): special
- 便利 (benri): convenient, useful
- 大切 (taisetsu): precious, cherished
- 難しい (muzukashii): difficult
- 楽しい (tanoshii): enjoyable, fun
- 美味しい (oishii): delicious
- 近い (chikai): near, close, short (distance)
- 低い (hikui): low
- 深い (fukai) deep
- 嫌い (kirai): hated, disliked
- 嬉しい (ureshii): happy
- 多い (ooi): many
- 青い (aoi): blue
- 広い (hiroi): wide, spacious
Adverbs
- また (mata): again, once more, once again
- しかし (shikashi): however, but
- そして (soshite): and, and then
- もう (mou): already
- こう (kou): in this way, like this
- 今 (ima): now
- 特に (toku ni): especially, in particular
- すぐ (sugu): immediately, at once, right away, directly
- ほとんど (hotondo): mostly
- 完全に (mattaku): really, completely, wholly, perfectly
- やっぱり 、 やはり (yahari): as I thought.
- とにかく (tonikaku): in any case.
- 結構 (Kekkou): reasonably
Expressions
- この (kono): this...
- その (sono): that...
- あれ、彼れ (are): that over there
- それ (sore): that
- 私 (watashi): I, me
- どう (dou): how, in what way, how about
- ここ(koko): here
- そこ(soko): there
- どちら (dochira): which way, which direction, which one (polite)
- きれい, 綺麗 (kirei) :Beautiful
- ぜひ (zehi): by all means
- 時に (tokini): sometimes
- どちらでも (dochirademo): whichever, either
- またね (matane): see you later
- 全然 (Zenzen): not at all
- すごく (Sugoku): very
- 実は (Jitsuwa): actually
- また (Mata): also,again
Time References
- 時 (toki): time
- 今日 (kyou): today
- 昔 (mukashi): olden days, a long time ago
- 昨日 (kinou): yesterday
- 明日 (ashita): tomorrow
- 来週 (raishuu): next week
- 来月 (raigetsu): next month
- 来年 (rainen): next year
- 今週 (konshuu): this week
- 今年 (kotoshi): this year
- 毎月 (maitsuki): every month
- 毎年 (mainichi):everyday
- 週末 (shuumatsu): weekend
- 今日 (kyou):today
Location References
- 何処 (doko): Where
- 此処 (koko): here
- 其処 (soko): there
- 何方 (dochira): which way
- 此方 (kochira): here (formal)
- 向こう (mukou): over there
- 近所 (kinjo): neighborhood
Counters
- 一人 (hitori): one person, alone
- 二人 (futari): two persons, two people, couple
- 一つ (hitotsu) : one
- 二つ (futatsu): two
- 三つ (mittsu): three
- 四つ(yottsu): Four
- 五つ(itsutsu): five
- 六つ (muttsu): six
- 七つ (nanatsu): seven
- 八つ (yattsu): eight
- 九つ(kokonotsu): nine
- 十 (too/to): ten
Common Grammar functions
- non existence: 〜ない 〜nai
- Politeness for a verb: verb stem + masu (ます)
- I, me: わたし (watashi)
Other
- なお, 尚 (nao): furthermore, in addition, moreover
- まあ (maa) - well, hmm I guess so
- です (desu): to be
- でしょう (deshou): probably will
- 〜ございます (gozaimasu): to exist, to have (polite)
- ね(ne): tag question, like "right?" or "isn't it?"
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