Foundation • Vocabulary
Phase 1 Vocabulary - ごい
Here's a comprehensive reference of all the vocabulary words related to Phase 1 of your Japanese journey. Use this as a study guide and reference tool to reinforce your knowledge.
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Introductions - じこしょうかい
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
はじめまして | Hajimemashite | Nice to meet you |
わたし | Watashi | I |
なまえ | Namae | Name |
～じん | ~jin | Person of nationality |
～せい | ~sei | Student year |
せんこう | Senkou | Major |
～さい | ~sai | Years old |
よろしくおねがいします | Yoroshiku onegaishimasu | Please treat me favorably |
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Countries - くに
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
アメリカ | Amerika | America |
イギリス | Igirisu | England |
フランス | Furansu | France |
ドイツ | Doitsu | Germany |
カナダ | Kanada | Canada |
メキシコ | Mekishiko | Mexico |
ちゅうごく | Chugoku | China |
にほん | Nihon | Japan |
かんこく | Kankoku | South Korea |
オーストラリア | Oosutoraria | Australia |
インド | Indo | India |
エジプト | Ejiputo | Egypt |
フィリピン | Firipin | Philippines |
Educational Locations - がっこう
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
だいがく | Daigaku | College/University |
こうこう | Koukou | High School |
Greetings - あいさつ
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
こんにちは | Konnichiwa | Hello/Good afternoon |
おはよう | Ohayou | Good morning (casual) |
おはようございます | Ohayou gozaimasu | Good morning (formal) |
こんばんは | Konbanwa | Good evening |
さようなら | Sayounara | Goodbye |
じゃあね | Jaa ne | See you (casual) |
またね | Mata ne | See you later |
おやすみ | Oyasumi | Good night (casual) |
おやすみなさい | Oyasumi nasai | Good night (formal) |
おかえり | Okaeri | Welcome back |
Academic Majors - せんこう
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
けいざい | Keizai | Economics |
こうがく | Kougaku | Science |
こくさいかんけい | Kokusai Kankei | International Relations |
コンピューター | Konpyuuta | Computer Science |
せいじ | Seiji | Politics |
せいぶつがく | Seibutsugaku | Biology |
ビジネス | Bijinesu | Business |
ぶんがく | Bungaku | Literature |
れきし | Rekishi | History |
Jobs & Occupations - しごと
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
だいがくせい | Daigakusei | College/University Student |
がくせい | Gakusei | Student |
せんせい | Sensei | Teacher |
べんごし | Bengoshi | Lawyer |
いしゃ | Isha | Medical Doctor |
かいしゃいん | Kaishain | Company Employee |
かんごし | Kangoshi | Nurse |
だいがくいんせい | Daigakuinsei | Graduate Student |
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Common Expressions - ひょうげん
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
ありがとう | Arigatou | Thank you (casual) |
ありがとうございます | Arigatou gozaimasu | Thank you (formal) |
すみません | Sumimasen | Excuse me/I'm sorry |
ごめんなさい | Gomen nasai | I'm sorry |
はい | Hai | Yes |
いいえ | Iie | No |
いってきます | Ittekimasu | I'm off (leaving home) |
ただいま | Tadaima | I'm back (returning home) |
いってらっしゃい | Itterasshai | Please go and come back |
なに | Nani | What |
あのう | Anou | Excuse me/Um/Well |
そうです | Sou desu | That is right |
そうですか | Sou desu ka | Is that so? |
Family - かぞく
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
かぞく | Kazoku | Family |
おとうさん | Otousan | Father |
おかあさん | Okaasan | Mother |
おねえさん | Oneesan | Older Sister |
おにいさん | Oniisan | Older Brother |
いもうと | Imouto | Younger Sister |
おとうと | Otouto | Younger Brother |
Miscellaneous - そのた
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
こうこうせい | Koukousei | High School Student |
りゅうがくせい | Ryuugakusei | International Student |
ともだち | Tomodachi | Friend |
にほんご | Nihongo | Japanese Language |
でんわ | Denwa | Telephone |
ばんごう | Bangou | Number |
でんわばんごう | Denwa bangou | Telephone Number |
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