Vocabulary (単語)
This Japanese word means “cat.”
What is ねこ (neko)?
This is the common Japanese greeting used to say “hello” during the day.
What is こんにちは (konnichiwa)?
This popular Japanese dish is made with vinegared rice and often includes seafood.
What is sushi (すし)?
This is the capital city of Japan.
What is Tokyo (東京, とうきょう)?
This Japanese writing system uses characters that represent syllables and is often used to write native Japanese words, such as さくら (sakura).
What is hiragana (ひらがな)?
This adjective means “delicious” or “tasty” in Japanese.
What is おいしい (oishii)?
This polite expression means “thank you.”
What is ありがとうございます (arigatou gozaimasu)?
This Japanese food consists of rice shaped into a ball or triangle, sometimes wrapped in seaweed.
What is おにぎり (onigiri)?
This is the Japanese term for animated works, including many animated television series and films.
What is アニメ (anime)?
This writing system is primarily used for Japanese words of foreign origin, such as コーヒー (koohii).
What is katakana (カタカナ)?
This Japanese adjective describes something that is “busy.”
What is いそがしい (isogashii)?
This expression is commonly said before eating a meal in Japan.
What is いただきます (itadakimasu)?
This Japanese noodle dish is commonly served in a savory broth with toppings such as sliced pork, eggs, or green onions.
What is ラーメン (ramen)?
This traditional Japanese garment is often worn during festivals and formal occasions.
What is 着物 (きもの, kimono)?
This Japanese word refers to a person who is senior to you in school, a club, or an organization.
What is 先輩 (せんぱい, senpai)?
This Japanese expression means "(I) want to go home"
What is うちにかえりたい (uchinikaeritai)?
This humble expression is commonly used when introducing yourself before asking someone for their cooperation or assistance.
What is よろしくお願いします (よろしくおねがいします, yoroshiku onegaishimasu)?
This Japanese dish consists of thin slices of meat or vegetables cooked in a hot pot at the table, often shared with others.
What is しゃぶしゃぶ (shabu-shabu)?
This Japanese tradition involves viewing and enjoying cherry blossoms, especially in spring.
What is 花見 (はなみ, hanami)?
This Japanese verb form can describe an action that is currently in progress, as in ご飯を食べています (gohan o tabete imasu).
What is the ～ています (te imasu) form?
This Japanese expression describes a situation in which someone is reading the atmosphere or understanding unspoken social cues.
What is 空気を読む (くうきをよむ, kuuki o yomu)?
This expression is used to thank someone for their hard work or acknowledge their effort, especially in school or at work.
What is お疲れ様です (おつかれさまです, otsukaresama desu)?
This Japanese savory pancake often contains cabbage and other ingredients, and its name is sometimes translated as “grilled as you like it.”
What is お好み焼き (おこのみやき, okonomiyaki)?
This Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold highlights the cracks rather than hiding them.
What is 金継ぎ (きんつぎ, kintsugi)?
This grammar pattern expresses regret about a past action, meaning “I should have…” For example, もっと勉強すればよかった (motto benkyou sureba yokatta).
What is ～ばよかった (ba yokatta)?