Level 1 Vocabulary Flashcards

A comprehensive list of level 1 vocabulary terms with definitions and contextual usage based on the lecture transcript.

early

Before the usual or expected time; for example, not being able to get up at the start of the day.

little

Small in size; for example, a small cat found in a park.

see

To perceive with the eyes; such as viewing the ocean from the top of a tower.

animal

A living creature, such as those found at a zoo.

sleep

To rest in a state of natural unconsciousness; for example, resting for $8$ hours.

hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm that should be washed upon returning home.

often

Frequently or many times; for example, going to the movies regularly.

also

In addition or too; used to describe Nami's sister being kind like her.

scientist

A person who is famous for their expert knowledge or study in a specific field of science.

language

The system of communication used by a particular country or community, such as what is spoken in Brazil.

believe

To accept something as true, such as the outcome of a game.

parent

A mother or a father.

year

A period of $12$ months; for example, the time a brother has lived in London.

question

A sentence or phrase used to find out information, such as about a math problem.

day

One of the seven periods that make up a week.

say

To utter words to convey information or an opinion in a speech.

travel

To go from one place to another, for instance, by plane.

thing

An object, task, or activity, such as items to do before a trip.

get

To receive something, such as an e-mail.

plant

A living organism such as one used to make oil.

grow

To increase in size or develop into an adult; for example, becoming a teacher when older.

favorite

Preferred above all others.

understand

To perceive the meaning of a word or concept.

woman

An adult female human.

popular

Liked or admired by many people, such as a song from some years ago.

leave

To depart or go away from a place, like home, at a specific time.

future

The time that is yet to come.

morning

The early part of the day, before noon.

tomorrow

The day after today.

young

Having lived or existed for only a short time; not old.

space

An available or unoccupied area, such as a place to park a car.

same

Identical; not different.

home

The place where one lives.

sister

A female sibling, such as Rie's sister Yuki who is $9$ years old.

ask

To request information or put a question to someone.

sea

The expanse of salt water, often located near a hometown.

way

A road, route, or direction to a specific place like City Hall.

part

A piece or segment of a whole, such as the ending of a movie.

right

Correct or the proper direction to a destination like the Green Hotel.

lot

A large amount or frequency, such as a heavy amount of snow.