Unit 1 (Myself & Family)
What is the Japanese word for "Cousin"?
いとこ
The Japanese verb meaning "To move house".
ひっこす
The plain/dictionary form of the verb "to wake up/get up".
おきる
To take something somewhere vs. to take someone somewhere is said as what in Japanese?
Thing を持って行く
Person をつれて行く
"The bus will probably come at 7:30."
バスは七時半に来るでしょう・だろう。
する in potential form
できる
What is the grammar rule used to combine two standard adjectives, like saying a school is "big and interesting" or "quiet and pretty"?
くて and で form
Translate the conversational phrase: "Next time".
今ど （こんど）
The specific particle used to mark the precise time an action happens (e.g., "at 6:00").
に
こんなに、そんなに、あんなに
”I started writing a letter."
手紙を書きはじめました。
How do you change a weak verb into the potential form?
Remove the final る sound and add られる
When talking to someone else about your own father, you use this humble word.
父
The Japanese expression meaning "to be skinny" or "to lose weight".
やせています
The term "about" or "around" regarding time (e.g., at about 3 o'clock)
ごろ
Giving - what are the two verbs we have looked at, and how do we use them?
あげる - the gift moves away from you, a family member or the person to whom you are speaking
くれる - the gift moves towards you, a family member or the person to whom you are speaking
きゅうに、雨がふりだしました。
How do you change a strong verb into the potential form?
Change the final sound into the え sound of that column then add る
The correct Japanese expression for "I have the time but I don't have the money".
時間がありますが、お金がありません。
To be connected or attached (e .g., an ensuite in a master bedroom) - what verb is this?
ついています
"I am hungry" in Japanese is...
おなかがすいている or (casual) おなかすいた
How do we use 前 and 後 with verbs and nouns?
前 = Plain form + 前 or Noun の前
後 = Past plain form + 後 or Noun の後
"Let's go to a nearby restaurant to eat" (for the purpose of eating)
近くのレストランに・へ食べに行きましょう・行こう。
金曜日ににくが食べられません。Translate into English.
On Friday I can't eat meat.
Translate this physical description: "My friend is a high school student, and they have blue eyes and black hair".
友だちは高校生で目があおくてかみがくろいです。
The Japanese phrase used when you "take a liking to" something or find it to your tastes.
気に入ります
Translate: "Every morning I get up at 6 and then go to the nearby pool".
毎朝六時におきて、近くのプールに行きます。
Translate: "Dad made me a cake."
父はケーキをつくってくれた。
"I wake up at 6:45 am and do things like brush my teeth, eat breakfast, wear/put on my uniform, and feed my dog."
6時45分におきて、はをみがいたり、朝ご飯を食べたり、せいふくをきたり、犬にえさをあげたりします。
Translate into Japanese:
"I can do things like speak Japanese, swim, and make pancakes."
日本語が話せたり、およげたり、パンケーキをつくれたりします。