Japanese Words

These series of lessons are all about Japanese words that you will regularly come across when speaking to Japanese people or traveling through Japan. Make sure you practice your pronunciation using the voice recognition tool, and do the testing at the end of each lesson (where available!). Let's get started learning some Japanese words!

Learn Some Basic Japanese Words

If you’re traveling to Japan or you're in a Japanese-speaking environment, you need to know some basic everyday Japanese words for those times when you’ve got something to say or questions to ask and the people around you speak only Japanese! This lesson has lists of basic Japanese words for you to peruse.

In Case of an Emergency

Hopefully you won't find yourself in an emergency, but if you are in a sticky situation then this lesson on Japanese emergency words will definitely be worth knowing.

Pronouncing Different Fish in Japanese

In this lesson, we’ll talk about various types of さかな (sakana) "fish" in Japanese. Some of these you might find on a plate garnished with lemon, and some you might see on a snorkeling trip, or in a fish tank peeking out from behind some coral!

さようなら！ (Sayōnara!) "Goodbye!"

Sayaka Matsuura: Rocket Japanese

Let's get you talking in Japanese.

We love Japanese people and Japanese culture - from riveting anime and comforting ramen to the majestic Mt. Fuji and the breathtaking sights of Kyōto! And there's no better way to connect with them than by learning 日本語 (Japanese).