Before grammar, before kanji, before polite endings—there are words. Words you’ll hear in cafΓ©s, classrooms, and quiet moments. This lesson introduces basic Japanese vocabulary that’s useful, memorable, and beginner-friendly.
π Daily Life
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| γγ | ie | house/home |
| γγγΎ | kuruma | car |
| γγ―γ | gohan | rice/meal |
| γΏγ | mizu | water |
| γ§γγ | denwa | telephone |
| γ¨γγ | tokei | clock/watch |
π₯ People & Relationships
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| γ²γ¨ | hito | person |
| γ¨γγ γ‘ | tomodachi | friend |
| γγγγ | sensei | teacher |
| γγγγ | gakusei | student |
| γγ¨γγγ | otΕsan | father |
| γγγγγ | okΔsan | mother |
π Places
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| γγ£γγ | gakkΕ | school |
| γγ | eki | train station |
| γ¨γγγγ | toshokan | library |
| γ¬γΉγγ©γ³ | resutoran | restaurant |
| γΉγΌγγΌ | sΕ«pΔ | supermarket |
π°️ Time & Greetings
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| γγ | asa | morning |
| γγ | yoru | night |
| γγΎ | ima | now |
| γγ―γγ | ohayΕ | good morning (casual) |
| γγγ«γ‘γ― | konnichiwa | good afternoon |
| γγγ°γγ― | konbanwa | good evening |
π¬ Useful Expressions
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| γ―γ | hai | yes |
| γγγ | iie | no |
| γγγγ¨γ | arigatΕ | thank you |
| γγΏγΎγγ | sumimasen | excuse me/sorry |
| γγγγΎγγ | wakarimasen | I don’t understand |
| γ«γ»γγ | nihongo | Japanese language |
✍️ Practice Tips
Say each word aloud 3 times.
Write it in hiragana and romaji.
Use it in a simple sentence (even if it’s just “γγγ― γγ―γ γ§γ。”)
πͺ Jiezza’s Reminder
Vocabulary is like seasoning—just a pinch can flavor your whole sentence. You don’t need to memorize everything at once. Start with the words that feel familiar, that echo in your day-to-day life. Say them aloud. Let them settle. You’re not just learning a language—you’re building a world.
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