【Preparing for JLPT】N5 (Vocabulary, Grammar) in 25min / 日本語能力試験 N5

Summary

In this engaging Japanese language lesson, Yuka from Nihongo no Mori introduces essential vocabulary and phrases. The tutorial covers counting items, days of the week, and basic requests such as asking someone to stand or wait. Yuka also explains negative forms and common expressions, enriching learners' understanding of Japanese grammar and pronunciation. The session emphasizes interactive learning and encourages viewers to practice, with a reminder to visit their website for more resources. The lesson concludes with encouragement for students preparing for exams, making it an informative and supportive experience for learners of all levels.

Takeaways

• 👋 Hello everyone, this is Yuka from Japanese Forest, and today we'll be focusing on basic Japanese phrases.
• 🔢 Counting objects in Japanese: one (一つ), two (二つ), three (三つ), and so on up to nine (九つ).
• 👥 Expressions of quantity: '人が少ないです' means there are few people, while '人が多いです' means there are many people.
• 📅 Days of the week: Remember the names for Monday (月曜日), Tuesday (火曜日), Wednesday (水曜日), etc.
• 🗣️ Common requests include '立ってください' (please stand) and '待ってください' (please wait).
• ❌ Understanding negation: 'これは重くありません' means this is not heavy, demonstrating how to express the negative form.
• 💬 Daily routines: '毎日電車で学校へ行きます' translates to I go to school by train every day.
• 🤔 Questions about leisure activities: '暇な時は何をしますか?' means what do you do in your free time?
• 🎓 Good luck with your exams: '試験頑張ってください' expresses encouragement for students.
• 🌐 For additional resources, visit 日本語の森ドットコム for comprehensive Japanese language lessons.

Q & A

What does Yuka say about the number of people?

Yuka mentions that there are few people, using the phrase '人が少ないです' (There are few people).

How do you count objects in Japanese according to the transcript?

Objects are counted using specific counters: 1つ (ひとつ), 2つ (ふたつ), 3つ (みっつ), up to 9つ (ここのつ).

What are the days of the week mentioned in the lesson?

The days of the week mentioned are: 月曜日 (Monday), 火曜日 (Tuesday), 水曜日 (Wednesday), 木曜日 (Thursday), 金曜日 (Friday), 土曜日 (Saturday), and 日曜日 (Sunday).

What polite requests does Yuka teach in the video?

Yuka teaches polite requests such as '立ってください' (Please stand), '待ってください' (Please wait), and '靴を脱いでください' (Please take off your shoes).

What does Yuka want to do in summer?

Yuka expresses that she wants to swim in the pool during the summer, saying '夏はプールで泳ぎたいです' (I want to swim in the pool in summer).

What is said about kanji memorization?

Yuka states, '漢字をたくさん覚えました' (I memorized a lot of kanji), emphasizing the importance of learning kanji.

How does Yuka describe the classroom environment?

She describes the classroom as dark with the phrases 'この教室は暗いです' (This classroom is dark) and '明るくないです' (It is not bright).

What does Yuka say about her daily commute?

Yuka mentions that she goes to school by train every day, stating '毎日電車で学校へ行きます' (I go to school by train every day).

What was the delicious food mentioned in the video?

Yuka talks about Japanese sweets received from a friend, saying '昨日、友達にもらった日本のお菓子はとても美味しかったです' (The Japanese sweets I got from my friend yesterday were very delicious).

What does Yuka encourage students to do at the end of the lesson?

At the end of the lesson, Yuka encourages students to do their best in exams and to visit '日本語の森ドットコム' for more learning resources.