Japanese Vocabulary Lessons
Overview
- The Japanese vocabulary lessons provide curated vocabulary lists, native recordings, example sentences and language notes with a focus on helping you acquire practical Japanese language skills
- Lessons are organized into sections which consist of seven lessons which provide an concise introduction to a specific topic, skill, or area of Japanese.
- After completing a lesson, you can review the material using our interactive quizzes which function as digital flashcards to help you retain what you have learned
Section 1:
Introducing Yourself
In this section you will learn some essential Japanese conversation skills that are frequently used when meeting new people. First, you will learn some greetings (i.e. ‘hello’, ‘goodbye’, ‘good morning’) and common expressions (i.e. ‘thank you’, ‘I’m sorry’, ‘Excuse me’). Next, you will learn how to properly introduce yourself and give some basic information about yourself, such as your name and nationality. Then, you will learn how to answer the question ‘Where are you from?’ You will also learn how to ask ‘Can you speak English?’ and state ‘I can’t speak Japanese.’ Finally, you will learn some high frequency words (‘yes’, ‘no’, ‘this’, ‘that’) that you can use for answering simple questions and identifying people or things.
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Section 2:
Numbers and Counters
In this section you will learn Japanese numbers. In lessons 8-11, you will learn the basic numbers (1-10, 100, 1,000, 10,000) as well as some irregular numbers (300, 600, 800, 3000, 8000). Next, you will learn about some important Japanese counters, which are used for counting different types of objects.
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Section 3:
Ordering in a Restaurant
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