Standard Japanese Lesson 6: Essential Vocabulary for Everyday Conversations175

In this lesson, we will focus on expanding your vocabulary with essential words and phrases that will enable you to engage in basic conversations in Japanese.

Greetings and Introductions* こんにちは (Konnichiwa) - Hello (during the day)
* こんばんは (Konbanwa) - Hello (in the evening)
* おはようございます (Ohayo gozaimasu) - Good morning
* さようなら (Sayonara) - Goodbye
* 初めまして (Hajimemashite) - Nice to meet you
* よろしくお願いいたします (Yoroshiku onegai itashimasu) - Please take care of me

Daily Activities* 食事 (Shokuji) - Meal
* 勉強 (Benkyo) - Study
* 仕事 (Shigoto) - Work
* 買い物 (Kaimono) - Shopping
* 旅行 (Ryoko) - Travel
* 趣味 (Shumi) - Hobby

Places* 家 (Ie) - House
* 学校 (Gakko) - School
* お店 (Mise) - Shop
* 病院 (Byoin) - Hospital
* 駅 (Eki) - Station

People* 友達 (Tomodachi) - Friend
* 先生 (Sensei) - Teacher
* 同僚 (Doryo) - Colleague
* お客さん (Okyakusan) - Customer
* おじさん (Ojisan) - Uncle
* おばさん (Obasan) - Aunt

Things* 本 (Hon) - Book
* 車 (Kuruma) - Car
* ペン (Pen) - Pen
* パソコン (Pasokon) - Computer
* お金 (Okane) - Money

Verbs* する (Suru) - Do
* 食べる (Taberu) - Eat
* 飲む (Nomu) - Drink
* 行く (Iku) - Go
* 来る (Kuru) - Come
* 見る (Miru) - Look

Adjectives* 楽しい (Tanoshī) - Fun
* 嬉しい (Ureshī) - Happy
* 悲しい (Kanashī) - Sad
* 難しい (Muzukashī) - Difficult
* 簡単 (Kantan) - Easy

Questions* 何ですか？ (Nandesu ka?) - What is it?
* 誰ですか？ (Daresudesu ka?) - Who is it?
* どこですか？ (Doko desu ka?) - Where is it?
* いつですか？ (Itsu desu ka?) - When is it?
* どうですか？ (Do desu ka?) - How is it?

Sample ConversationPerson A: こんにちは (Konnichiwa).
Person B: こんにちは (Konnichiwa). 初めまして (Hajimemashite).
Person A: 初めまして (Hajimemashite). 私は山田太郎です (Watashi wa Yamada Tarō desu).
Person B: 私は鈴木花子です (Watashi wa Suzuki Hanako desu). よろしくお願いいたします (Yoroshiku onegai itashimasu).
Person A: よろしくお願いいたします (Yoroshiku onegai itashimasu). お仕事は何ですか？ (Oshigoto wa nandesu ka?)
Person B: 私は学生です (Watashi wa gakusei desu).

This conversation demonstrates the use of basic greetings, introductions, and questions to engage in a simple conversation.

Tips for Memorizing Vocabulary* Use flashcards with the Japanese word on one side and the English translation on the other.
* Create sentences with the new words to practice using them in context.
* Listen to Japanese music or watch Japanese shows to immerse yourself in the language.
* Practice speaking the words out loud to improve your pronunciation.
* Review the vocabulary regularly to reinforce your memory.

By following these tips, you can effectively expand your Japanese vocabulary and become more confident in your conversations.

2025-01-06

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