Lesson 2 Vocabulary and Meaning (Minna No Nihongo)
In this second lesson of the Minna No Nihongo series, we shift our focus to identifying objects and learning demonstrative pronouns. You will learn how to point things out using Kore, Sore, and Are, as well as common classroom and office items.
Vocabulary List: Objects and Demonstratives
| Japanese (Hiragana/Katakana) | English Meaning |
|---|---|
| これ | this (thing here) |
| それ | that (thing near you) |
| あれ | that (thing over there) |
| この ～ | this ~ (e.g. this book) |
| その ～ | that ~ (near you) |
| あの ～ | that ~ (over there) |
| ほん | book |
| じしょ | dictionary |
| ざっし | magazine |
| しんぶん | newspaper |
| ノート | notebook |
| てちょう | pocket notebook |
| めいし | business card |
| カード | card |
| テレホンカード | telephone card |
| えんぴつ | pencil |
| ボールペン | ballpoint pen |
| シャープペンシル | mechanical pencil |
| かぎ | key |
| とけい | watch / clock |
| かさ | umbrella |
| かばん | bag |
| テープ | tape |
| テープレコーダー | tape recorder |
| テレビ | television |
| ラジオ | radio |
| カメラ | camera |
| コンピュータ | computer |
| じどうしゃ | car |
| つくえ | desk |
| いす | chair |
| チョコレート | chocolate |
| コーヒー | coffee |
| えいご | English language |
| にほんご | Japanese language |
| ～ご | ~ language (suffix) |
| なん | what |
Useful Phrases and Expressions
- そう — So / That's right
- ちがいます — No / That's wrong
- そうですか — I see / Is that so?
- あのう — Well... (hesitation)
- ほんのきもちです — It’s a small gift (from my heart)
- どうぞ — Please / Here you are
- どうも — Thanks
- ありがとう（ございます） — Thank you (very much)
- これから おせわになります — I hope for your kind assistance from now on
- こちらこそ よろしく — Nice to meet you too (The pleasure is mine)
Description and Summary
Master the Minna No Nihongo Lesson 2 vocabulary with this easy-to-follow guide. This lesson is crucial for learning Japanese demonstratives like Kore, Sore, and Are, along with common everyday objects such as books, cameras, and computers. Perfect for JLPT N5 preparation and beginners looking to improve their Japanese speaking and listening skills.
Keywords: Minna No Nihongo Lesson 2, Japanese Vocabulary List, Kore Sore Are difference, Japanese demonstratives, Learn Japanese Objects, JLPT N5 study material.
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