Marugoto: Bahasa dan Kebudayaan Jepang Pemula A1 Aktivitas - Comprehensive Vocabulary Review

A set of 200 vocabulary flashcards covering the Japanese grammar points, vocabulary, Can-do objectives, daily dialogues, numbers, days, and cultural notes from the Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Starter A1 Aktivitas coursebook.

JF Standard (Standar JF)

The Japan Foundation Standard for Japanese-Language Education, comprising 6 proficiency levels (A1 to C2) used to structure the Marugoto coursebook series.

Katsudoo (かつどう)

The 'Activities' volume of Marugoto designed for learners who want to start speaking Japanese immediately, focusing on practical communication in daily life through listening and speaking.

Rikai (りかい)

The 'Competence' volume of Marugoto designed for learners who wish to study the linguistic mechanics and systematic grammar necessary for Japanese communication.

Tingkat A1 (Level A1 / Basic User)

The starter proficiency level where a learner can understand and use familiar everyday expressions to satisfy basic concrete needs, introduce self and others, and handle simple interactions when spoken to slowly.

Can-do

Action-oriented learning objectives describing specific communicative tasks a student is able to perform in Japanese upon finishing a lesson or topic.

Portfolio (ポートフォリオ)

A self-management learning dossier where students keep Can-do checklists, test results, writing tasks (e.g., emails, birthday cards), and records of Japanese cultural experiences.

Ohayoo gozaimasu (おはようございます)

Good morning; a polite Japanese greeting used in the morning.

Konnichiwa (こんにちは)

Hello / Good afternoon; the standard Japanese greeting used during the daytime.

Konbanwa (こんばんは)

Good evening; a greeting used when meeting someone in the evening.

Sayoonara (さようなら)

Goodbye; farewell greeting used when taking leave.

Jaa, mata (じゃあ、また)

See you later / Well then, see you; a casual farewell expression among friends or peers.

Osaki ni shitsureeshimasu (おさきにしつれいします)

Excuse me for leaving before you / Goodbye; politely said by someone departing the workplace or class ahead of others.

Otsukaresama deshita (おつかれさまでした)

Thank you for your hard work; standard polite response given to someone leaving work or concluding an activity.

Arigatoo gozaimasu (ありがとうございます)

Thank you very much; formal expression of gratitude.

Sumimasen (すみません)

Excuse me / I'm sorry / Thank you; versatile phrase used to apologize, call attention, or express mild appreciation.

Iie (いいえ)

No / Not at all / You're welcome; used to negate a statement or modestly wave off an apology or thanks.

Hai (はい)

Yes / Present; affirmative response used to agree, acknowledge instructions, or answer roll call.

Hiragana (ひらがな)

The native cursive phonetic Japanese syllabary used for grammatical particles, verb endings, and native Japanese words.

Katakana (カタカナ)

The angular phonetic Japanese syllabary primarily used for writing loanwords, foreign names, and onomatopoeia.

Kanji (漢字 / かんじ)

Chinese characters adapted into the Japanese writing system representing words or morphemes with specific meanings.

Roomaji (ローマじ)

The Latin/Roman alphabet transcription used to represent Japanese sounds, provided in beginner texts to ease reading burden.

Shichi-Go-San (七五三)

A traditional Japanese festival celebrating the growth and well-being of children aged 7, 5, and 3, traditionally held around November 15.

-san (～さん)

A polite honorific suffix appended after a person's name (e.g., Abe-san) to show respect.

-chan (～ちゃん)

An affectionate diminutive suffix commonly attached to the names of children, female peers, or close relations.

-kun (～くん)

A familiar honorific suffix generally used after the names of young boys or junior male colleagues.

-sama (～様 / ～さま)

A highly formal, respectful honorific suffix placed after a customer's or distinguished recipient's name (e.g., Suzuki-sama).

Sensee (せんせい)

Teacher / Instructor; a term of address or title for educators, doctors, or masters.

Kyooshitsu (きょうしつ)

Classroom; the room in a school where lessons take place.

Imasu (います)

Is present / There is (animate); used to confirm one's presence during classroom attendance.

Imasen (いません)

Is not present / Absent (animate); used when a student or person is not there.

Mada desu (まだです)

Not yet; expression used when someone has not arrived yet or a task is not yet finished.

Kiite kudasai (きいてください)

Please listen; classroom instruction asking students to listen to audio or speech.

Kaite kudasai (かいてください)

Please write; classroom directive asking students to write down notes or answers.

Yonde kudasai (よんでください)

Please read; classroom directive asking students to read text aloud or silently.

San-peeji o akete kudasai (3ページをあけてください)

Please open page 3; instructional phrase directing students to a specific book page.

Itte kudasai (いってください)

Please say it / Please repeat; teacher's directive instructing students to speak or pronounce a word.

Mite kudasai (みてください)

Please look; instruction asking students to look at a picture, diagram, or the board.

Pea de hanashite kudasai (ペアではなしてください)

Please speak in pairs; instruction for students to practice a dialogue with a partner.

Jugyoo o hajimemasu (じゅぎょうをはじめます)

We will begin the class; announcement made by a teacher to commence the lesson.

Jugyoo o owarimasu (じゅぎょうをおわります)

We will end the class; announcement signifying the conclusion of the lesson.

Wakarimashita (わかりました)

I understood / Understood; acknowledging that an explanation or instruction has been grasped.

Wakarimasen (わかりません)

I do not understand / I do not know; stating lack of comprehension or knowledge.

Moo ichido onegaishimasu (もういちどおねがいします)

Once more, please; requesting someone to repeat what they just said.

Moo sukoshi yukkuri itte kudasai (もうすこし ゆっくりいってください)

Please speak a little more slowly; request made to the speaker to reduce talking speed.

…tte doo yuu imi desu ka (･･･ってどういういみですか)

What does […] mean?; question used to ask the meaning of an unfamiliar word or phrase.

Chotto shitsureeshimasu (ちょっとしつれいします)

Excuse me for a moment; phrase used when stepping out of the room temporarily.

Okuremasu (おくれます)

I will be late; polite notification given when tardy.

Yasumimasu (やすみます)

I will be absent / take a break; notice given when missing a class or taking time off.

Hajimemashite (はじめまして)

Nice to meet you / How do you do; greeting said when introducing oneself to someone for the first time.

Doozo yoroshiku onegaishimasu (どうぞよろしくおねがいします)

Please treat me favorably / Pleased to make your acquaintance; essential closing phrase in Japanese self-introductions.

Onamae wa? (おなまえは？)

May I have your name?; polite conversational inquiry asking for someone's name.

Dochira kara? (どちらから？)

Where are you from?; conversational question inquiring about a person's country or hometown of origin.

Meeshi (めいし)

Business card / name card; exchanged during formal introductions containing name, company, department, and contact details.

Benkyoo-chuu desu (べんきょうちゅうです)

I am currently studying (it); expression used to indicate ongoing language learning.

Dekimasu (できます)

Can do / Able to; indicates competence or ability in a language or skill.

Dekimasen (できません)

Cannot do / Unable to; indicates lack of ability or competence in a language or skill.

Kyooshi (きょうし)

Teacher / Instructor (profession); used when stating one's own occupation as a teacher.

Gakusee (がくせい)

Student; person enrolled in an educational institution.

Koomuin (こうむいん)

Civil servant / Public official / Government employee.

Shufu (しゅふ)

Homemaker / Housewife.

Kaishain (かいしゃいん)

Company employee / Office worker.

Enjinia (エンジニア)

Engineer; technical professional.

Kazoku (かぞく)

Family; refers to one's household or relatives.

Chichi (ちち)

Father (humble/plain); used when referring to one's own father to others.

Haha (はは)

Mother (humble/plain); used when referring to one's own mother to others.

Otto (おっと)

Husband (humble); used when referring to one's own husband.

Tsuma (つま)

Wife (humble); used when referring to one's own wife.

Kodomo (こども)

Child / Children.

Ani (あに)

Older brother (humble); used when speaking of one's own older brother.

Ane (あね)

Older sister (humble); used when speaking of one's own older sister.

Otooto (おとうと)

Younger brother; used when talking about one's own younger brother.

Imooto (いもうと)

Younger sister; used when talking about one's own younger sister.

Oikutsu desu ka (おいくつですか)

How old are you / How old is he/she?; polite phrase used to ask someone's age.

Otoosan / Okaasan (おとうさん／おかあさん)

Father / Mother (polite/honorific); used when addressing or referring to someone else's parents or addressing one's own parents directly.

Oniisan / Oneesan (おにいさん／おねえさん)

Older brother / Older sister (polite/honorific); used when referring to someone else's elder sibling.

Otootosan / Imootosan (おとうとさん／いもうとさん)

Younger brother / Younger sister (polite/honorific); respectful terms for someone else's younger sibling.

Goshujin / Okusan (ごしゅじん／おくさん)

Husband / Wife (polite/honorific); terms used to respectfully refer to someone else's spouse.

Okosan (おこさん)

Child (polite/honorific); respectful way to refer to someone else's child.

Hitori (ひとり)

One person / alone; the Japanese native counter for one person.

Futari (ふたり)

Two people / a pair; the Japanese native counter for two persons.

San-nin (3にん)

Three people; the counter for a group of three persons.

Yo-nin (4にん)

Four people; irregular pronunciation counter for four persons.

-sai (～さい)

Counter suffix used to express age in years (e.g., 22-sai, 32-sai).

Sunde imasu (すんでいます)

Live in / Residing at; verb phrase indicating one's place of residence (e.g., Oosaka ni sunde imasu).

Tabemono (たべもの)

Food; edible foodstuffs.

Niku (にく)

Meat.

Sakana (さかな)

Fish.

Yasai (やさい)

Vegetables.

Kudamono (くだもの)

Fruit.

Tamago (たまご)

Egg(s).

Pan (パン)

Bread.

Gohan (ごはん)

Cooked rice / Meal.

Misoshiru (みそしる)

Miso soup; traditional Japanese fermented soybean paste broth.

Nomimono (のみもの)

Drinks / Beverages.

Koohii (コーヒー)

Coffee.

Koocha (こうちゃ)

Black tea.

Gyuunyuu (ぎゅうにゅう)

Cow's milk.

Ocha (おちゃ)

Japanese green tea / Tea.

Juusu (ジュース)

Juice.

Mizu (みず)

Water (cold or room temperature).