When learning a new language, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with everyday vocabulary. In this blog post, we will explore common words for daily objects and items in Japanese, helping you navigate your daily life in Japan or enhance your language skills. Let’s dive in!
- Greetings and Personal Items:
- Konnichiwa (こんにちは) – Hello
- Arigatō (ありがとう) – Thank you
- Sumimasen (すみません) – Excuse me
- Watashi (私) – I, me
- Anata (あなた) – You
- Namae (名前) – Name
- Denwa (電話) – Telephone
- Tegami (手紙) – Letter
- Baggu (バッグ) – Bag
- Kaban (カバン) – Briefcase
- Clothing and Accessories:
- Fuku (服) – Clothes
- Shatsu (シャツ) – Shirt
- Sāka (サーカ) – Jacket
- Pantsu (パンツ) – Pants
- Suku-ru (スカール) – Scarf
- Kutsushita (靴下) – Socks
- Kutsu (靴) – Shoes
- Udedokei (腕時計) – Watch
- Kasa (傘) – Umbrella
- Muffura (マフラー) – Gloves
- Food and Drink:
- Tabemono (食べ物) – Food
- Mizu (水) – Water
- Ocha (お茶) – Tea
- Kōhī (コーヒー) – Coffee
- Pan (パン) – Bread
- Gyūniku (牛肉) – Beef
- Sakana (魚) – Fish
- Yasai (野菜) – Vegetables
- Tamago (卵) – Egg
- Kudamono (果物) – Fruit
- Household Items:
- Tabe (食卓) – Table
- Isu (椅子) – Chair
- Beddo (ベッド) – Bed
- Tsukue (机) – Desk
- Hikidashi (引き出し) – Drawer
- Denki (電気) – Electricity
- Terebi (テレビ) – Television
- Dōro (道路) – Road
- Kagi (鍵) – Key
- Okimono (置物) – Ornament
- Transportation:
- Basu (バス) – Bus
- Chikatetsu (地下鉄) – Subway
- Kuruma (車) – Car
- Jitensha (自転車) – Bicycle
- Kūkō (空港) – Airport
- Tōkyū (東急) – Train
- Densha (電車) – Train
- Eki (駅) – Station
- Rōsutā (運転手) – Driver
- Kōtsū (交通) – Traffic
- School and Office Supplies:
- Pen (ペン) – Pen
- Pēpā (ペーパー) – Paper
- Enpitsu (鉛筆) – Pencil
- Keshigomu (消しゴム) – Eraser
- Hon (本) – Book
- Bōrupen (ボールペン) – Ballpoint pen
- Fude (筆) – Brush
- Ruler (定規) – Ruler
- Seki (席) – Seat
- Keshōhin (化粧品) – Cosmetics
- Numbers:
- Ichi (一) – One
- Ni (二) – Two
- San (三) – Three
- Yon (四) – Four
- Go (五) – Five
- Roku (六) – Six
- Nana (七) – Seven
- Hachi (八) – Eight
- Kyū (九) – Nine
- Jū (十) – Ten
Remember to practice these words regularly to reinforce your Japanese vocabulary. Learning these common words will help you communicate effectively and navigate your daily interactions in Japanese. Ganbatte kudasai! (がんばってください) – Good luck!