Intermediate Japanese Vocabulary: Lesson 343

Introduction

Lesson 3 of our intermediate Japanese vocabulary series introduces new words and phrases that will expand your ability to communicate effectively in daily interactions. These terms cover various aspects of daily life and social interactions.

List of Vocabulary

Greetings and Introductions- どうも (doumo): Thank you (informal)
- お世話になっています (osewa ni natte imasu): Thank you for your support (humble)
- よろしくお願いいたします (yoroshiku onegai shimasu): Nice to meet you (formal)
- よろしく (yoroshiku): Nice to meet you (informal)

Daily Activities- 時間 (jikan): Time
- 起きる (okiru): To wake up
- 寝る (neru): To go to sleep
- 着る (kiru): To wear
- 食べ物 (tabemono): Food
- 飲む (nomu): To drink

Describing People and Things- 性格 (seikaku): Personality
- 大きい (ookii): Big
- 小さい (chiisai): Small
- きれい (kirei): Beautiful
- 汚い (kitanai): Dirty

Social Interactions- 話す (hanasu): To talk
- 聞く (kiku): To listen
- 友達 (tomodachi): Friend
- 家族 (kazoku): Family
- 恋人 (koibito): Lover

Education and Work- 学校 (gakkou): School
- 先生 (sensei): Teacher
- 仕事 (shigoto): Work
- 会社 (kaisha): Company
- 同僚 (doukyou): Colleague

Hobbies and Interests- 趣味 (shumi): Hobby
- 音楽 (ongaku): Music
- 映画 (eigae): Movie
- 旅行 (ryokou): Travel
- スポーツ (supotsu): Sports

Phrases- 今日は何曜日ですか？ (Kyou wa nan youbi desu ka?): What day is it today?
- 週末は何をされますか？ (Shuumatsu wa nani o saremasu ka?): What are you doing this weekend?
- この服はいくらですか？ (Kono fuku wa ikura desu ka?): How much is this shirt?
- どこへ行きますか？ (Doko e ikimasu ka?): Where are you going?

Pronunciation Tips- "ou" is pronounced as "oo" in "boot"
- "ei" is pronounced as "ay" in "say"
- "ts" is pronounced as "ts" in "cats"
- "ch" is pronounced as "ts" in "cheap"

Practice Exercises

1. Translate the following sentence into English: "Watashi wa kirei na hana ga suki desu."
2. Create a question asking someone what their hobbies are.
3. Write a phrase that you would use to introduce yourself to someone new.

Conclusion

By mastering the vocabulary and phrases presented in this lesson, you will significantly enhance your ability to navigate social and daily situations in Japanese. Remember to practice regularly and immerse yourself in the language to make these words a part of your active vocabulary.

2025-02-06

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