L15 Vocab Flashcards
What is the Japanese term for ‘foreigner’?
外国人 (がいこくじん)
Refers to a person from a country other than Japan.
What does ‘そば’ refer to in Japanese cuisine?
Japanese buckwheat noodles
A popular dish in Japan, often served cold or in soup.
What is the Japanese word for ‘map’?
地図 (ちず)
Used for navigation and finding locations.
How do you say ‘dictionary’ in Japanese?
辞書 (じしょ)
A resource for definitions and translations.
What is the term for ‘furniture’ in Japanese?
家具 (かぐ)
Refers to movable objects that support various human activities.
What is ‘電池/でんち’ in English?
battery
A device that stores energy for electrical devices.
What does ‘ジャケット’ mean?
jacket
A type of clothing worn on the upper body.
What is the Japanese word for ‘pet’?
ペット
Domesticated animals kept for companionship.
Fill in the blank: ‘割引券／わりびきけん’ refers to a _______.
discount coupon
A voucher that provides a discount on purchases.
What is the colloquial term for ‘internet’ in Japanese?
ネット
Shortened form of the term ‘インターネット’.
What does ‘地震／じしん’ mean?
earthquake
A natural disaster caused by tectonic movements.
What is the Japanese term for ‘insurance’?
保険 (ほけん)
A financial product that provides protection against loss.
What does ‘税金／ぜいきん’ refer to in English?
tax
A mandatory financial charge imposed by the government.
What is the Japanese word for ‘classroom’?
教室 (きょうしつ)
A room where classes are held.
What does ‘建物／たえもの’ mean in English?
building
A structure with a roof and walls.
What is ‘プール’ in English?
swimming pool
A structure filled with water for swimming.
What does ‘映画館／えいがかん’ refer to?
movie theater
A place where films are shown to the public.
What is the term for ‘Japanese inn’ in Japanese?
旅館 (りょかん)
A traditional Japanese style inn.
What does ‘庭／にわ’ mean?
garden
An area of land used for growing plants and flowers.
What is the English translation of ‘ボランティア’?
volunteer
A person who offers services for free.
What does ‘活動／かつどう’ mean?
activity
An action or task that is done.
What is the Japanese word for ‘experience’?
経験 (けいけん)
Knowledge or skill acquired through exposure.
Fill in the blank: ‘習慣／しゅうかん’ refers to a _______.
custom
A traditional practice or behavior.
What does ‘締め切り／しめきり’ mean?
deadline
The latest time by which something must be completed.
What is the Japanese term for ‘schedule’?
予定 (よてい)
A plan or arrangement for a future event.
What does ‘卒業式／そつぎょうしき’ refer to?
graduation ceremony
An event marking the completion of an educational program.
What is the term for ‘wedding’ in Japanese?
結婚式 (けっこんしき)
A ceremony where two people are united in marriage.
Meaning “the entire day.”
いちにちじゅう / 一日中
recently
さいきん / 最近
The first day
いちにちめ / 一日目
A conjunction used to contrast two clauses
〜けど
Used as a counter for ordinal numbers
~目 (〜め)
Meaning “once again” or “another time.”
もういちど / もう一度
Cannot wait; to look forward to it
たのしみです / 楽しみです
