Japanese Vocabulary and Expressions

This set of flashcards contains key vocabulary and expressions from the lecture notes, providing definitions and context for better understanding.

わけだ/わけです。

For that reason/ that is why.

骨折する

To break a bone.

勤める

To work at.

務める

To fill the role (as), to serve (as).

努める

To endeavor (to do), to try hard, to work hard.

くるくる

Working hard, constantly changing, whirling.

連絡先

Contact info.

お礼

Thanks; gratitude.

用意する

To prepare; to arrange.

入手

Obtaining, acquisition.

体調

State of health.

具合

State; condition.

気分

Feeling; mood.

纏める

To collect, to summarize, to aggregate, to finalize.

「Ｘ［］から、「Ｙ］です。

(Reason emphasis) 'Y' is because of 'X'.

「Ｘ」のは「Ｙ」からです。

(Extra reason emphasis) 'Y' is from 'X'.

「Ｘ」から「Ｙ」わけだ/わけです。

(Resulting situation emphasis) 'Y' is the result of 'X'.

気分が良い

To be in a good mood.

日本語を教えるのは難しいです。

Teaching Japanese is difficult. (coming from experience)

これから、（Topic）について発表させて頂きたいと思います。

I would like to present about (Topic) from now on. (Keigo)

纏める

（まと）to collect, to summarize, to aggregate, to finalize

<verb> + わけだ

行わけだ

For that reason/ That is why I go.

<adjective> + わけだ

可愛いわけだ

For that reason/ That is why (it is) cute.

<na-adjective > + なわけだ

人気なわけだ

For that reason/ That is why (it is) popular.

<noun> + のわけだ

天才のわけだ

For that reason/ That is why (someone is) a genius.

日本語を教える「のは」難しいです。

（経験から）Teaching Japanese is difficult

こと only

願うか伝える

訪問

call; visit

の only using （のを）

• For these verbs：聞く(listen)、聞こえる(hear)、見る(watch)、見える(see)、止める（やめる、とめる）、手伝う、待つ、気がつく(notice, realize)

  （のを）を使用

団体

（だんたい）Group; Party

協力し合う

To cooperate together

強調

emphasis; add する —> to emphasize

改まる

（あらた）to be formal

改まった言い方

(あらたまったいいかた）Formal way to say (Something)

述べる

（のべる）to state or mention

桜狩

（さくらがり）Cherry blossom viewing, a traditional practice in Japan where people gather to appreciate the beauty of cherry blossoms.

花逍遥

（はなしょうよう）A leisurely stroll among blooming flowers, typically enjoyed during springtime.

三日坊主

（みっかぼうず）Refers to someone who gives up on a new habit or task after just a few days, literally meaning 'three-day monk.'

異なる

（ことなる）To differ or be different, often used to describe variations in opinion, beliefs, or characteristics.

対面授業

（たいめんじゅぎょう）Refers to face-to-face classes or instruction, where students and teachers interact in person, as opposed to online learning.

統一感

（とういつかん）Refers to a sense of unity or coherence, often used to describe consistency in style, design, or approach.

両国

（りょうこく）Refers to both countries or two nations, often used in discussions about international relations or agreements between nations.

懐石

（かいせき）Refers to a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner that emphasizes seasonal ingredients and presentation, often enjoyed in formal settings.

日本庭園

（にほんていえん）Refers to a traditional Japanese garden that embodies natural beauty, harmony, and tranquility, often featuring elements like water, rocks, and carefully arranged plants.

替え玉

（かえだま）Refers to a system in Japan where customers can order a second serving of noodles in a bowl while retaining the original broth, commonly used in ramen restaurants.