Comprehensive Glossary of Japanese Textbook Volume 2258

Introduction

This comprehensive glossary provides an extensive list of vocabulary words encountered in the second volume of the popular Japanese textbook series "New Japanese Second Course." Designed to enhance your language learning journey, this glossary offers accurate definitions and additional context for a deeper understanding of the Japanese language.

Methodology

The words included in this glossary are carefully selected from the textbook's lessons and exercises. Each entry consists of:
Kanji (if applicable)
Hiragana/Katakana reading
English translation
Part of speech
Additional notes (if necessary)

Usage

This glossary serves as an indispensable tool for both self-study and classroom settings. It can be used:
To clarify the meaning of new words and phrases
To review and reinforce vocabulary
To improve comprehension of textbook materials
To expand your Japanese vocabulary and grammar knowledge

Note: This glossary provides only the words from the second volume of the textbook. For a comprehensive list of words from all volumes, please refer to the complete "New Japanese Complete Course" glossary.

Glossary| Kanji (if applicable) | Reading | English | Part of Speech | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 行く | いく | to go | verb | irregular verb |
| 学校 | がっこう | school | noun | |
| 先生 | せんせい | teacher | noun | |
| 生徒 | せいと | student | noun | |
| 本 | ほん | book | noun | |
| ノート | ノート | notebook | noun | |
| ペン | ペン | pen | noun | |
| 鉛筆 | えんぴつ | pencil | noun | |
| 消しゴム | けしゴム | eraser | noun | |
| 机 | つくえ | desk | noun | |
| 椅子 | いす | chair | noun | |
| 窓 | まど | window | noun | |
| ドア | ドア | door | noun | |
| 黒板 | こくばん | blackboard | noun | |
| チョーク | チョーク | chalk | noun | |
| 時計 | とけい | clock | noun | |
| 時間 | じかん | time | noun | |
| 休み時間 | やすみじかん | break time | noun | |
| 昼休み | ひるやすみ | lunch break | noun | |
| 放課後 | ほうかご | after school | noun | |
| 帰る | かえる | to return home | verb | irregular verb |
| 家 | いえ | house | noun | |
| 家族 | かぞく | family | noun | |
| 父 | ちち | father | noun | |
| 母 | はは | mother | noun | |
| 兄弟 | きょうだい | siblings | noun | |
| 姉妹 | しまい | sisters | noun | |
| 友達 | ともだち | friends | noun | plural |
| こんにちは | こんにちは | hello | greeting | typically used during the day |
| こんばんは | こんばんは | good evening | greeting | typically used from dusk to midnight |
| おはようございます | おはようございます | good morning | greeting | typically used before noon |
| さようなら | さようなら | goodbye | farewell | typically used when leaving |
| ありがとう | ありがとう | thank you | expression of gratitude | |
| すみません | すみません | excuse me | apology | used to apologize or ask for attention |
| はい | はい | yes | affirmation | |
| いいえ | いいえ | no | negation | |
| わかりました | わかりました | I understand | expression of comprehension | |
| わかりません | わかりません | I don't understand | expression of incomprehension | |
| もしもし | もしもし | hello (phone) | greeting | used when answering the phone |
| 1 | いち | one | number | |
| 2 | に | two | number | |
| 3 | さん | three | number | |
| 4 | よん | four | number | |
| 5 | ご | five | number | |
| 6 | ろく | six | number | |
| 7 | なな | seven | number | |
| 8 | はち | eight | number | |
| 9 | きゅう | nine | number | |
| 10 | じゅう | ten | number | |