Learn Japanese in a Snap: 1500 Daily Words360

Learning Japanese can seem like a daunting task, with its intricate characters and complex grammar. But it doesn't have to be overwhelming. By breaking down the language into manageable chunks, you can build your fluency gradually and effectively.

One of the most effective ways to expand your Japanese vocabulary is through repetition and consistency. To help you with this, we've compiled a comprehensive list of 1500 essential Japanese words, organized into 25 daily lessons. Each lesson focuses on 60 words, making it easy to learn and retain new vocabulary.

To get the most out of this resource, we recommend dedicating around 1 minute per day to learning 4-5 new words. This may seem like a small amount of time, but it adds up quickly. By the end of the week, you will have mastered 30-35 new words. And after completing the entire list, you will have gained a solid foundation of 1500 Japanese words.

To make the learning process even more engaging, we've included a mix of words from different categories, including greetings, numbers, colors, verbs, adjectives, and everyday objects. This variety will help you develop a well-rounded vocabulary and improve your ability to communicate in various situations.

Here are some tips for effective learning:
Read the word aloud several times to familiarize yourself with its pronunciation.
Associate the word with its English translation to create a mental connection.
Use the word in a sentence or context to reinforce its meaning.
Review the words regularly to improve retention.
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture through movies, music, and language exchange to enhance your vocabulary.

Remember, learning a language is a journey, not a destination. By setting aside a small amount of time each day, you can make significant progress in your Japanese language skills. With consistency and dedication, you will soon be able to communicate confidently and effectively in this beautiful and expressive language.

Lesson 1

1. はい (hai) - Yes

2. いいえ (iie) - No

3. こんにちは (konnichiwa) - Hello

4. さようなら (sayonara) - Goodbye

5. ありがとう (arigatou) - Thank you

6. どういたしまして (douitashimashite) - You're welcome

7. すみません (sumimasen) - Excuse me

8. おはようございます (ohayou gozaimasu) - Good morning

9. こんばんは (konbanwa) - Good evening

10. おやすみなさい (oyasuminasai) - Good night

11. 元気ですか (genki desu ka) - How are you?

12. 元気です (genki desu) - I'm fine

13. お元気ですね (ogenki desu ne) - You look well

14. お名前は (onamae wa) - What's your name?

15. 私の名前は (watashi no namae wa) - My name is

16. おいくつですか (oikutsu desu ka) - How old are you?

17. 二十歳です (nijūsai desu) - I'm 20 years old

18. どちらからいらっしゃいましたか (dochira kara irasshaimashita ka) - Where are you from?

19. アメリカからです (amerika kara desu) - I'm from America

20. お仕事は何ですか (oshigoto wa nan desu ka) - What do you do for work?

21. 学生です (gakusei desu) - I'm a student

22. 会社員です (kaishain desu) - I'm a company employee

23. 何をしていますか (nani wo shite imasu ka) - What are you doing?

24. 勉強しています (benkyō shite imasu) - I'm studying

25. 遊んでいます (asonde imasu) - I'm playing

26. テレビを見ています (terebi wo mite imasu) - I'm watching TV

27. 音楽を聴いています (ongaku wo kiite imasu) - I'm listening to music

28. 読書をしています (dokusho wo shite imasu) - I'm reading

29. 料理をしています (ryōri wo shite imasu) - I'm cooking

30. 掃除をしています (sōji wo shite imasu) - I'm cleaning

31. 洗濯をしています (sentaku wo shite imasu) - I'm doing laundry

32. 買い物をしています (kaimono wo shite imasu) - I'm shopping

33. 旅行をしています (ryokō wo shite imasu) - I'm traveling

34. 運動をしています (undō wo shite imasu) - I'm exercising

35. 寝ています (nete imasu) - I'm sleeping

Lesson 2

36. 一 (ichi) - One

37. 二 (ni) - Two

38. 三 (san) - Three

39. 四 (yon) - Four

40. 五 (go) - Five

41. 六 (roku) - Six

42. 七 (nana) - Seven

43. 八 (hachi) - Eight

44. 九 (kyū) - Nine

45. 十 (jū) - Ten

46. 百 (hyaku) - Hundred

47. 千 (sen) - Thousand

48. 万 (man) - Ten thousand

49. 億 (oku) - Hundred million

50. 兆 (chō) - Trillion

51. 赤 (aka) - Red

52. 青 (ao) - Blue

53. 緑 (midori) - Green

54. 黄 (ki) - Yellow

55. 黒 (kuro) - Black

56. 白 (shiro) - White

57. ピンク (pinku) - Pink

58. オレンジ (orenji) - Orange

59. 紫 (murasaki) - Purple

60. 茶色 (chairo) - Brown