Practice (words and basic sentences).

Question 1

‘Family.’

Answer 1

Kazoku.

Question 2

‘Friend.’

Answer 2

Tomodachi.

Question 3

‘Grandmother.’

Answer 3

Obaa-san (honorific).

Sobo (humble).

Question 4

‘Grandfather.’

Answer 4

Ojii-san (honorific).

Sofu (humble).

Question 5

‘Mother.’

Answer 5

Okaa-san (honorific).

Haha (humble).

Question 6

‘Father.’

Answer 6

Otoo-san (honorific).

Chichi (humble).

Question 7

‘Wife.’

Answer 7

Oku-san (honorific).

Tsuma (humble).

Question 8

‘Husband.’

Answer 8

Goshujin (honorific).

Otto (humble).

Question 9

‘Older brother.’

Answer 9

Onii-san (honorific).

Ani (humble).

Question 10

‘Older sister.’

Answer 10

Onee-san (honorific).

Ane (humble).

Question 11

‘Younger brother.’

Answer 11

Otooto-san (honorific).

Ototo (humble).

Question 12

‘Younger sister.’

Answer 12

Imooto-san (honorific).

Imoto (humble).

Question 13

‘Aunt.’

Answer 13

Oba-san (honorific).

Oba (humble).

Question 14

‘Uncle.’

Answer 14

Oji-san (honorific).

Oji (humble).

Question 15

‘Son.’

Answer 15

Musuko-san (honorific).

Musuko (humble).

Question 16

‘Daughter.’

Answer 16

Ojoo-san (honorific).

Musume (humble).

Question 17

‘Girlfriend.’

Answer 17

Kanojo.

Question 18

‘Boyfriend.’

Answer 18

Kare.

Question 19

When should you use family words?

Answer 19

1) Honorific when referring to another person’s family and your own family but not when in front of non-family members.

2) Humble should be used when referring to your own family when you are talking to (or in front of) non-family members.

Question 20

‘Myself.’

Answer 20

Watashi.

Question 21

‘You.’

Answer 21

Anata.

Question 22

‘We.’

Answer 22

Watashitachi.

Question 23

‘Woman.’

Answer 23

Onna no hito.

Question 24

‘Man.’

Answer 24

Otoko no hito.

Question 25

‘That person’ (away from conversation).

Answer 25

Ano hito.

Question 26

‘Person.’

Answer 26

Hito.

Question 27

‘Client’ (or customer).

Answer 27

Okyaku.

Question 28

‘Both parents.’

Answer 28

Ryooshin.

Question 29

‘One parent.’

Answer 29

Oya.

Question 30

Sibling.’

Answer 30

Kyoodai.

Question 31

‘Everyone.’

Answer 31

Minna-san (honorific).

Minna (humble).

Question 32

‘Adult.’

Answer 32

Otona.

Question 33

‘Work’ (noun).

Answer 33

Shigoto.

Question 34

‘Engineer.’

Answer 34

Gijutsusha.

Question 35

‘Doctor.’

Answer 35

Isha.

Question 36

‘Police person’ (public).

Answer 36

Keikan.

Question 37

‘Police person’ (community).

Answer 37

Omari wa.

Question 38

‘Nurse.’

Answer 38

Kangofu.

Question 39

‘Interpreter.’

Answer 39

Tsuuyaku.

Question 40

‘Salaried employee.’

Answer 40

Sarariiman.

Question 41

‘Civil servant.’

Answer 41

Koomuin.

Question 42

‘Staff/personnel.’

Answer 42

Shokuin.

Question 43

‘Office clerk.’

Answer 43

Jimuin.

Question 44

‘Station employee.’

Answer 44

Eki in.

Question 45

‘Shop assistant.’

Answer 45

Ten in.

Question 46

‘Driver.’

Answer 46

Untenshu.

Question 47

‘Company employee.’

Answer 47

Kaishan.

Question 48

‘Student.’

Answer 48

Gakusei.

Question 49

‘Teacher/instructor.’

Answer 49

Sensei (honorific).

Kyooshi (humble).

Question 50

‘Bank staff.’

Answer 50

Ginkooin.

Question 51

‘University student.’

Answer 51

Daigakusei.

Question 52

‘Ears.’

Answer 52

Mimi.

Question 53

‘Head.’

Answer 53

Atana.

Question 54

‘Neck.’

Answer 54

Kubi.

Question 55

‘Shoulder.’

Answer 55

Kata.

Question 56

‘Chest.’

Answer 56

Mune.

Question 57

‘Whole arm.’

Answer 57

Ude.

Question 58

‘Hand.’

Answer 58

Te.

Question 59

‘Stomach.’

Answer 59

Onaka.

Question 60

‘Leg.’

Answer 60

Ashi.

Question 61

‘Back.’

Answer 61

Senaka.

Question 62

‘Bottom.’

Answer 62

(O)shiri.

Question 63

‘Eye.’

Answer 63

Me.

Question 64

‘Nose.’

Answer 64

Hana.

Question 65

‘Mouth.’

Answer 65

Kuchi.

Question 66

‘Throat.’

Answer 66

Nodo.

Question 67

Ache or Pain - (sometimes ‘Ouch!’).

Answer 67

Itai.

Question 68

‘Butterfly.’

Answer 68

Chuuchoo.

Question 69

‘Dog.’

Answer 69

Iinu.

Question 70

‘Rabbit.’

Answer 70

Usagi.

Question 71

‘Fish.’

Answer 71

Sakana.

Question 72

‘Cat.’

Answer 72

Neko.

Question 73

‘Crocodile.’

Answer 73

Wani.

Question 74

‘Camel.’

Answer 74

Rakuda.

Question 75

‘Train’ - long distance.

Answer 75

Kisha.

Question 76

‘Train’ - city transport.

Answer 76

Densha.

Question 77

‘Bullet train.’

Answer 77

Shinkansen.

Question 78

‘Express’ - this can be either bus or train.

Answer 78

Kyuuko.

Question 79

‘Information.’

Answer 79

Annai (Amnai).

Question 80

‘Subway.’

Answer 80

Chikatetsu.

Question 81

‘Ticket office.’

Answer 81

Kippu uriba.

Question 82

‘Ticket gate.’

Answer 82

Kaisatsukuchi

Question 83

‘Ticket adjustment.’

Answer 83

Seisanjo.

Question 84

‘Stand’ - waiting for a bus or a taxi.

Answer 84

Noriba.

Question 84

‘Section’ - for selling or purchasing.

Answer 84

Uriba.

Question 85

‘Taxi stand.’

Answer 85

Takushi noriba.

Question 86

‘Bus stand/stop.’

Answer 86

Baasu noriba.

Question 87

‘Taxi.’

Answer 87

Takushi.

Question 87

‘Bus.’

Answer 87

Baasu.

Question 88

‘Station’ - railway.

Answer 88

Eki.

Question 88

‘Open.’

Answer 88

Eigyoochuu.

Question 89

‘Closed.’

Answer 89

Kyuugyoochuu.

Question 89

‘Preparing’ - to open or close.

Answer 89

Jumbichu.

Question 90

‘Exit.’

Answer 90

Deguchi.

Question 91

‘Entrance.’

Answer 91

Iriguchi.

Question 91

‘Emergency exit.’

Answer 91

Hijooguchi.

Question 92

‘Reception.’

Answer 92

Uketsuke.

Question 92

‘Bathroom/restroom.’

Answer 92

(O)tearai.

Question 93

‘Powder room.’

Answer 93

Kesho shitsu.

Question 93

‘Push’ and ‘Pull.’

Answer 93

Osu and Hiku.

Question 94

‘Ship’ (large or small).

Answer 94

Fune.

Question 94

‘Boat’ (small mostly).

Answer 94

Booto.

Question 95

‘Plane.’

Answer 95

‘Hikooki.’

Question 95

‘This’ (pronoun) - close to speaker.

Answer 95

Kore.

Question 96

‘That’ (pronoun) - close to listener.

Answer 96

Sore.

Question 97

‘That there’ (pronoun) - away from conversation.

Answer 97

Are.

Question 98

‘This’ (adjective) - close to speaker.

Answer 98

Kono.

Question 98

‘That’ (adjective) - close to listener.

Answer 98

Sono.

Question 99

‘That there’ (adjective) - away from conversation.

Answer 99

Ano.

Question 100

Question words: who, what, when, where, what time, which, how, why.

Answer 100

Answer: dare, nan, itsu, doko, doo, nan(ji), dore, dooshite.

Question 100

What is the difference between kore and kono? When should each be used?

Answer 100

1) Kore is a pronoun - as such it can be used in place of a subject (as the subject) of a sentence. In this case it is followed by a particle which indicates that the preceding information is the subject (for example, wa/ga/mo).

2) Kono is an adjective - as such it cannot be used in place of a subject (as the subject) of a sentence. In this case it is always followed by a noun as it is used to add detail (to describe the noun). After the noun a particle which indicates that the preceding information is the subject (for example, wa/ga/mo).

Question 101

‘This is a pencil.’

Answer 101

Kore wa enpitsu desu.

Question 101

‘This pencil, is mine.’

Answer 101

Kono enpitsu wa watashi no desu.

Question 102

‘This is my pencil.’

Answer 102

Kore wa watashi no enpitsu desu.

Question 102

What formula can be used to indicate a relationship (for example, belonging) between two pieces of information?

Answer 102

The formula (A “no” B) is used to indicate a relationship (for example, belonging). The “no” particle is used in between the two pieces of information to indicate that there is a relationship between A and B.

For example, when we say watashi “no” kuruma - this indicates that the car is mine. Here, the “no” particle changes the meaning of watashi from myself to mine. The relationship is one of belonging.

Question 103

‘Is this Jane’s coffee?’

Answer 103

Kore wa Jeen-san no koohii desuka.

Question 103

‘This bicycle, is it John’s?’

Answer 103

Kono jitensha wa Jon-san no desuka.

Question 104

‘That is John’s car.’

Answer 104

Sore wa Jon-san no kuruma desu.

Question 105

Question - ‘Is this Jane’s book?’

Answer - ‘No, it is not Jane’s. This is John’s book.’

Answer 105

Question - ‘Kore wa Jeen-san no hon desuka.’

Answer - ‘Iie Jeen-san no ja arimasen. Kore wa Jon-san no hon desu.’

Question 106

‘Whose car is this?’

Answer 106

Kore wa dare no kuruma desuka.

Question 106

‘This car, whose is it?’

Answer 106

Kono kuruma wa dare no desuka.

Question 107

‘Whose coffee is that?’

Answer 107

Sore wa dare no koohii desuka.

Question 107

Question - ‘Whose is this book?’

Response(1) - ‘This book is mine.’
Response(2) - ‘This is my book.’
Response (3) - ‘It is mine.’

Answer 107

Question - Kore wa dare no hon desuka.

Response(1) - Kono hon wa watashi no desu.
Response(2) - Kore wa watashi no hon desu.
Response(3) - Watashi no desu.

Question 107

‘The bathroom, where is it?’

Answer 107

(O)tearai wa doko desuka.

Question 108

‘Your country, where is it?’

Answer 108

(O)kuni wa doko desuka.

Question 108

‘The party, where is it?’

Answer 108

Paati wa doko desuka.

Question 109

How does pairing the “where” question word (doko) with the linking particle “no” affect it’s meaning?

Answer 109

The combination of doko and “no” changes the meaning of the question word from where to where from. This is useful for inquiring about brands, country of origin etc.

Question 109

‘What brand is that computer?’

Answer 109

Sore wa doko no konpyuuta desuka.

Question 109

‘That is an HP computer.’

Answer 109

Sore wa HP no konpyuuta desu.

Question 110

‘Where is this necktie from?’

Answer 110

Kore wa doko no nekutai desuka.

Question 110

Question - ‘This necktie, where is it from?’

Response - ‘This is an Italian necktie.’

Answer 110

Question - Kono nekutai wa doko no desuka.

Response - Kore wa Itaria no nekutai desu.

Question 111

How does pairing the “what” question word (nan) with the linking particle “no” affect it’s meaning?

Answer 111

The combination of nan and “no” changes the meaning of the question word from what to what type. This is useful for asking for more detail about an object.

Question 112

‘What is this?’

Answer 112

Kore wa nan desuka.

Question 113

‘What is that?’

Answer 113

Sore wa nan desuka.

Question 113

‘What time is it now?’

Answer 113

Ima nan(ji) desuka.

Question 113

‘What type of book is that?’

Answer 113

Sore wa nan no hon desuka.

Question 114

‘This book, what type is it?’

Answer 114

Kono hon wa nan no desuka.

Question 115

Question - ‘What type of magazine is this?’

Response - ‘This is a car magazine.’

Answer 115

Question - Kore wa nan no zasshi desuka.

Response - ‘Kore wa kuruma no zasshi desu.

Question 115

‘Which is John’s coffee?’

Answer 115

Dore wa Jon-san no koohii desuka.

Question 116

‘Which is Jane’s apple?’

Answer 116

Dore wa Jeen-san no ringoo desuka.

Question 117

‘The party, when is it?’ .

Answer 117

Paati wa itsu desuka.

Question 117

‘Your birthday, when is it?’

Answer 117

Anata no tanjoobi wa itsu desuka.

Question 117

‘Whose’ - question word inquiring about belonging of an object.

Answer 117

Dare + no (particle).

For example, Kore wa dare no koohii desuka (whose coffee is this?).

Question 118

‘What type?’ - question phrase asking for type or detail of an object.

Answer 118

Nan + no (particle).

For example, Kore wa nan no zasshi desuka (what type is this magazine?).

Question 119

‘Where from/What brand?’ - question phrase inquiring as to where something is made (for example, brand name or country).

Answer 119

Doko + no (particle).

For example, Kore wa doko no kuruma desuka (what brand car is this?).

Question 119

How does pairing the “who” question word (dare) and the linking particle “no” affect it’s meaning?

Answer 119

The combination of dare and “no” changes the meaning of the question word from who to whose. This is useful for asking about belonging.

Question 120

‘What type.’

Answer 120

Donna.

Question 120

‘How.’

Answer 120

Doo.

Question 121

‘Why.’

Answer 121

Dooshite (or Nande/Naze - but those are too familiar).

Question 122

‘How is it?’

Answer 122

Doo desuka.

Question 123

‘Your umbrella, which is it?

Answer 123

Anata no kasa dore desuka.

Question 123

‘Last night’s party how was it?’

Answer 123

Kinoo no ban no paati wa doo deshitaka.

Question 123

‘How was it?’

Answer 123

Doo deshitaka.

Question 124

‘Your friend, is what type of person?

Answer 124

Anata no tomodachi wa donna hito desuka.

Question 124

‘My friend is a nice person and is very kind.’

Answer 124

Watashi no tomodachi wa suteki na hito desu. Soshite totemo shinsetsu desu.

Question 124

Q) ‘That techo, how is it?’

A) Very convenient.

Answer 124

Q) Sono techo doo desuka.

A) Totemo benri desu.

Question 124

‘Organiser.’

Answer 124

Techoo.

Question 124

‘Australia’ and ‘Australian’.

Answer 124

Oosutoraria and Oosutoraria(jin).

Question 124

‘Japan’ and ‘Japanese’.

Answer 124

Nihon and Nihon(jin).

Question 124

‘China’ and ‘Chinese’.

Answer 124

Chuugoku and Chuugoku(jin).

Question 125

‘Germany’ and ‘German’.

Answer 125

Doitsu and Doitsu(jin).

Question 126

‘England’ and ‘English’.

Answer 126

Irigisu and Irigisu(jin).

Question 126

‘France’ and ‘French’.

Answer 126

Furansu and Furansu(jin).

Question 126

‘America’ and ‘American’.

Answer 126

Amerika and Amerika(jin).

Question 126

‘Korea’ and ‘Korean’.

Answer 126

Kankoku and Kankoku(jin).

Question 127

‘School.’

Answer 127

Gakkoo.

Question 128

‘University.’

Answer 128

Daigaku.

Question 128

‘Traditional Inn.’

Answer 128

Ryookan.

Question 129

‘Bed and Breakfast.’

Answer 129

Minshuku.

Question 130

‘Hospital.’

Answer 130

Byooin.

Question 131

‘Hairdresser.’

Answer 131

Biyooin.

Question 131

‘Supermarket.’

Answer 131

Suupa.

Question 131

‘Department store.’

Answer 131

Depaato.

Question 132

‘Room.’

Answer 132

Heya.

Question 132

‘Here’ - close to speaker.

Answer 132

Koko.

Question 133

‘There’ - away from speaker.

Answer 133

Soko.

Question 133

‘Bank.’

Answer 133

Ginko.

Question 134

‘Over there’ - far away from speaker.

Answer 134

Asoko.

Question 134

‘Brazil’ and ‘Brazilian’.

Answer 134

Burajiru and Burajiru(jin).

Question 135

‘Meeting.’

Answer 135

Kaigi.

Question 135

‘Work’ (noun).

Answer 135

Shigoto.

Question 136

‘Movies.’

Answer 136

Eiga.

Question 137

‘House.’

Answer 137

Kasuri.

Question 137

‘Post office.’

Answer 137

Yuubinyoku.

Question 137

‘Factory.’

Answer 137

Koojoo.

Question 137

‘Italy’ and ‘Italian.’

Answer 137

Itaria and Itaria(jin).

Question 137

‘Park.’

Answer 137

Kooen.

Question 138

‘Bar.’

Answer 138

Baa.

Question 138

‘Place’ (or ‘Location’).

Answer 138

Basho.

Question 138

‘Left.’

Answer 138

Hidari.

Question 138

‘Right.’

Answer 138

Migi.

Question 138

‘Art gallery.’

Answer 138

Biijutsukan.

Question 139

‘Restaurant.’

Answer 139

Resutoran.

Question 139

‘Home.’

Answer 139

Uchi.

Question 140

‘Library.’

Answer 140

Toshokan.

Question 140

‘Airport.’

Answer 140

Kuukoo.

Question 141

‘Street.’

Answer 141

Michi.

Question 141

‘Mobile telephone.’

Answer 141

Kei tai denwa.

Question 141

‘Cafe.’

Answer 141

Kissaten.

Question 141

‘Company.’

Answer 141

Kaisha.

Question 141

‘Place.’

Answer 141

Bashoo (or Tokoro).

Question 142

‘Telephone.’

Answer 142

Denwa.

Question 142

‘Number.’

Answer 142

Bango.

Question 142

‘Perfume.’

Answer 142

Kosuui.

Question 142

‘Flower.’

Answer 142

Hana.

Question 143

‘Mountain.’

Answer 143

Yama.

Question 144

‘TV.’

Answer 144

Terebi.

Question 144

‘Note book.’

Answer 144

Nooto.

Question 144

‘Chair.’

Answer 144

Isu.

Question 144

‘Pencil.’

Answer 144

Enpitsu.

Question 145

‘Tree.’

Answer 145

Ki.

Question 146

‘Letter.’

Answer 146

Tegami.

Question 147

‘Car.’

Answer 147

Kuruma.

Question 148

‘Umbrella.’

Answer 148

Kasa.

Question 148

‘Shoes.’

Answer 148

Kutsu.

Question 148

‘Sky.’

Answer 148

Sora.

Question 149

‘Desk.’

Answer 149

Tsukue.

Question 149

‘Glue.’

Answer 149

Nori.

Question 149

‘Eraser.’

Answer 149

Keshigomu.

Question 150

‘Newspaper.’

Answer 150

Shinbun.

Question 151

‘Bridge’ also ‘Chopstick.’

Answer 151

Hashi.

Question 151

‘Soft toy.’

Answer 151

Nuigurumi.

Question 152

‘Stars.’

Answer 152

Hoshi.

Question 152

‘Bath.’

Answer 152

Turo.

Question 153

‘History.’

Answer 153

Rekishi.

Question 153

‘Candle.’

Answer 153

Roosoku.

Question 154

‘Traditional mat floor.’

Answer 154

Tatami.

Question 155

‘Card.’

Answer 155

Kaado.

Question 155

‘Cigarette.’

Answer 155

Tabako.

Question 155

‘Menu.’

Answer 155

Menyuu.

Question 155

‘Escalator.’

Answer 155

Esukareeta.

Question 155

‘Elevator.’

Answer 155

Erebeetaa.

Question 156

‘Tape.’

Answer 156

Teepu.

Question 156

‘Tape recorder.’

Answer 156

Teepu rekoodaa.

Question 157

‘Letter.’

Answer 157

Tegami.

Question 157

‘Map.’

Answer 157

Chizu.

Question 157

‘Ball point pen.’

Answer 157

Boorupen.

Question 158

‘Suitcase.’

Answer 158

Suutsukeesu.

Question 159

‘Photo.’

Answer 159

Shasshin.

Question 160

‘Newspaper.’

Answer 160

Shinbun.

Question 160

‘Post card.’

Answer 160

Hakagi.

Question 160

‘Magazine.’

Answer 160

Zasshi.

Question 160

‘Book.’

Answer 160

Hon.

Question 160

‘Dictionary.’

Answer 160

Jisho.

Question 160

‘Stamp.’

Answer 160

Kitte.

Question 161

‘Business card.’

Answer 161

Meishi.

Question 161

‘Laptop.’

Answer 161

Nooto pasokan.

Question 161

‘Calculator.’

Answer 161

Dentaku.

Question 162

‘Telephone.’

Answer 162

Denwa.

Question 162

‘Desk’ and ‘Chair.’

Answer 162

Tsukue and Isu.

Question 163

‘Clock.’

Answer 163

Tokei.

Question 163

‘Radio.’

Answer 163

Rajio.

Question 163

‘TV.’

Answer 163

Terebi.

Question 163

‘Key.’

Answer 163

Kagi.

Question 163

‘Homework.’

Answer 163

Shukudai.

Question 164

‘Necktie.’

Answer 164

Nekutai.

Question 164

‘Umbrella.’

Answer 164

Kasa.

Question 165

‘Bag.’

Answer 165

Kaban.

Question 165

‘Weather.’

Answer 165

Tenki.

Question 165

‘Black book’ (contains infomation, numbers, diary, addresses, accounts, planning etc).

Answer 165

Techoo.

Question 165

‘Pencil case.’

Answer 165

Fudebako.

Question 165

‘Phone card.’

Answer 165

Terehonkaado.

Question 166

‘Photo.’

Answer 166

Shashin.

Question 166

‘Present.’

Answer 166

Purezento.

Question 166

‘Painting’ (or ‘Drawing’).

Answer 166

E.

Question 167

‘Shoes.’

Answer 167

Kutsu.

Question 168

‘Clothes.’

Answer 168

Fuku.

Question 169

‘River.’

Answer 169

Kawa.

Question 170

‘Trip’ (or travel).

Answer 170

Ryokoo.

Question 170

‘About how much?’ - (time/ingredient etc.).

Answer 170

Dono kurai.

Question 171

‘Anywhere’ (negative word).

Answer 171

Dokomo.

Question 172

‘Anything’ (negative word).

Answer 172

Nanimo.

Question 173

‘Nobody’ (negative word).

Answer 173

Daremo.

Question 174

Right.

Answer 174

Migi.

Question 175

Left.

Answer 175

Hidari.

Question 176

Sofa.

Answer 176

Sofaa.

Question 177

Refrigerator.

Answer 177

Reizooko.

Question 178

Bathroom.

Answer 178

Furoba.

Question 179

Dryer machine.

Answer 179

Kansooki.

Question 180

Washing machine.

Answer 180

Sentakuki.

Question 181

Key.

Answer 181

Kagi.

Question 182

New year.

Answer 182

Oshoogatsu.

Question 183

Animal.

Answer 183

Doobutsu.

Question 184

Town.

Answer 184

Machi.

Question 185

Rain.

Answer 185

Ame.

Question 186

Zoo.

Answer 186

Doobutsuen.

Question 187

Exam.

Answer 187

Shikan.

Question 188

That shop.

Answer 188

Ano mise.

Question 189

This shop.

Answer 189

Kono mise.

Question 190

Practice.

Answer 190

Renshuu.

Question 191

Festival.

Answer 191

Omatsuri.

Question 192

Winter.

Answer 192

Fuyu.

Question 193

Travel/excursion/trip.

Answer 193

Ryokoo.

Question 194

Lifestyle.

Answer 194

Seikatsu.

Question 195

Translate.

Answer 195

Yakushite.

Question 196

Please - offering only.

Answer 196

Dozo.

Question 197

Please - accepting only.

Answer 197

Domo.