Minna no Nihongo I Vocabulary 1001

All vocabulary from Minna no Nihongo Shokyū I, the classic beginner textbook — 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.

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
L1
だれwho
インド
L1
India
タイ
L1
tie; necktie
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I (he, she, etc.) came from ...
失礼ですが
L1
しつれいですがexcuse me, but ...; with all due respect
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
その
L2
that; the
あの
L2
that; those
L2
ほんbook; volume
かぎ
L2
key; lock
かばん
L2
going off duty
CD
L2
CD
テレビ
L2
television; TV
ラジオ
L2
radio
カメラ
L2
camera
L2
つくえdesk
いす
L2
chair; seat
コーヒー
L2
coffee
あのう
L2
say; well
えっ
L2
huh?; what's up?
どうぞ
L2
please; kindly
そうですか
L2
I see. / Is that so?
L2
sub-; second-rate
これからおせわになります
L2
I look forward to your support. (said by a newcomer on first meeting)
こちらこそよろしく
L2
Pleased to meet you too. (reply to よろしく)
ここ
L3
here; this place
どこ
L3
where; what place
ロビー
L3
lobby; lounge
L3
くにcountry; state
うち
L3
inside; within
L3
くつshoe; shoes
ワイン
L3
wine
かい(kai)
L3
~th floor (counter)
なんがい
L3
what floor
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