Minna no Nihongo I Vocabulary 982

All vocabulary from Minna no Nihongo Shokyū I, the classic beginner textbook — nearly 1,000 words organized by lesson (1–25), each linked to its dictionary entry with readings, meanings, and stroke order. Practice any lesson as flashcards to test yourself on readings and meanings.

私
L1
わたしI; me
あなた
L1
you; dear
さん
L1
Mr; Mrs
銀行員
L1
ぎんこういんbank employee; bank staff member
誰
L1
だれwho
インド
L1
India
タイ
L1
Thailand
ドイツ
L1
Germany
日本
L1
にほんJapan
ブラジル
L1
Brazil
から来ました
L1
からきましたcame from …
失礼ですが
L1
しつれいですがExcuse me, but… (before a personal question)
お名前は
L1
おなまえはWhat is your name?
こちらはさんです
L1
this is Mr / Ms …
これ
L2
this; this one
それ
L2
that; it
あれ
L2
that; that thing
この
L2
this
その
L2
that; the
あの
L2
that; those
本
L2
ほんbook; volume
カード
L2
card
かぎ
L2
key; lock
かばん
L2
bag; briefcase
CD
L2
CD
テレビ
L2
television; TV
ラジオ
L2
radio
カメラ
L2
camera
机
L2
つくえdesk
いす
L2
chair; seat
コーヒー
L2
coffee
ご
L2
~ language
そう
L2
so; like that
あのう
L2
um…, excuse me…
えっ
L2
huh? what? really?
どうぞ
L2
please; kindly
そうですか
L2
I see; is that so
あ
L2
ah!; oh!
これからおせわになります
L2
I look forward to working with you (a newcomer's greeting)
こちらこそよろしく
L2
the pleasure is mine (reply to よろしく)
ここ
L3
here; this place
どこ
L3
where; what place
ロビー
L3
lobby; lounge
国
L3
くにcountry; state
うち
L3
home; house
靴
L3
くつshoe; shoes
ワイン
L3
wine
かい(kai)
L3
~th floor (counter)
なんがい
L3
what floor
えん
L3
~ yen
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Practice modes

  • Flashcards — flip through the set's words and recall their meanings and readings — a quick way to learn and review.
  • Quiz — pick the right answer from choices against the clock — a check of how confidently you recognise each word.
  • Test — a written quiz with a score at the end — to consolidate what you've learned and spot weak points.
  • Letris — an interactive timed game where you race to find and “defuse” all the matching pieces.

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