Essential Vocabulary for Intermediate Japanese118

Intermediate Japanese learners have already mastered the basics of the language and are ready to expand their vocabulary. This article presents a comprehensive list of essential intermediate Japanese words and phrases, organized into various categories for easy reference.

Greetings and Social Etiquette
お元気ですか (o-genki desu ka): How are you?
元気です (genki desu): I am well.
お久しぶりです (o-hisashiburi desu): Long time no see.
はじめまして (hajimemashite): Nice to meet you.
よろしくお願いいたします (yoroshiku onegai shimasu): Please take care of me.

Conversation Basics
はい (hai): Yes
いいえ (iie): No
わかりません (wakarimasen): I don't understand.
もう一度言っていただけますか (mou ichido itte itadakemasuka): Can you say that again?
どういたしまして (dou itashimashite): You're welcome.

Adjectives and Adverbs
きれい (kirei): Beautiful
大きい (ookii): Big
小さい (chiisai): Small
li>速く (hayaku): Fast
ゆっくり (yukkuri): Slowly

Food and Dining
おいしい (oishii): Delicious
まずい (mazui): Not delicious
お腹がすきました (onaka ga sukimashita): I am hungry.
お腹がいっぱいです (onaka ga ippai desu): I am full.
お水をお願いします (o-mizu onegai shimasu): May I have some water?

Hobbies and Interests
読書 (dokusho): Reading
映画鑑賞 (eiga kanshou): Watching movies
旅行 (ryokou): Traveling
音楽鑑賞 (ongaku kanshou): Listening to music
スポーツ (supotsu): Sports

Shopping
値段はいくらですか (nedan wa ikura desu ka): How much is it?
カードは使えますか (kaado wa tsukaemasuka): Do you accept credit cards?
お釣りはいりません (o-tsuri wa irimasen): Keep the change.
返品できますか (henpin dekimasu ka): Can I return this?
サイズが合いません (saizu ga aimasen): It doesn't fit.

Transport
切符 (kippu): Ticket
駅 (eki): Station
バス停 (basutei): Bus stop
乗り換え (norikae): Transfer
到着 (touchaku): Arrival

Health and Well-being
病気 (byouki): Sickness
怪我 (ke ga): Injury
病院 (byouin): Hospital
薬局 (yakkyoku): Pharmacy
頭が痛い (atama ga itai): I have a headache.

Nature and Climate
山 (yama): Mountain
川 (kawa): River
海 (umi): Ocean
晴れ (hare): Sunny
雨 (ame): Rain

Additional Tips for Expanding Vocabulary
Read books, magazines, and newspapers in Japanese.
Watch Japanese movies and TV shows with subtitles initially, and gradually remove them.
Use a Japanese dictionary or online resources to look up new words.
Practice speaking and listening to Japanese with native speakers or language partners.
Make flashcards with new vocabulary and review them regularly.

By incorporating these words into your daily practice, you will significantly enhance your Japanese vocabulary and communication skills. Remember to practice consistently and review the contents of this article regularly for maximum retention.

2024-12-13

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