Intermediate Japanese Vocabulary Lesson 854

In this eighth lesson of our intermediate Japanese vocabulary series, we will focus on expanding your vocabulary related to daily activities. By learning these words, you will be able to communicate more effectively about your daily routine and the activities you engage in.

Morning Routine

起床（okiru） - Wake up

朝ごはんを食べる（asagohan o taberu） - Eat breakfast

顔を洗う（kao o arau） - Wash your face

歯を磨く（ha o migaku）- Brush your teeth

着替える（kigaeru）- Change clothes

支度をする（shitaku o suru）- Get ready

Work or School

会社に行く（kaisha ni iku）- Go to work

学校に行く（gakko ni iku）- Go to school

仕事をする（shigoto o suru）- Work

勉強する（benkyo suru）- Study

会議に出る（kaigi ni deru）- Attend a meeting

授業を受ける（jugyo o ukeru）- Attend a class

Afternoon and Evening Activities

買い物をする（kaimono o suru）- Go shopping

食事を作る（shokuji o tsukuru）- Cook

掃除をする（soji o suru）- Clean

洗濯をする（sentaku o suru）- Do laundry

テレビを見る（terebi o miru）- Watch TV

本を読む（hon o yomu）- Read a book

Sports and Hobbies

スポーツをする（supotsu o suru）- Play sports

テニスをする（tenisu o suru）- Play tennis

野球をする（yakyu o suru）- Play baseball

サッカーをする（sakka o suru）- Play soccer

ピアノを弾く（piano o hiku）- Play the piano

絵を描く（e o kaku）- Draw a picture

Daily Errands

銀行に行く（ginkō ni iku）- Go to the bank

郵便局に行く（yubinkyoku ni iku）- Go to the post office

病院に行く（byoin ni iku）- Go to the hospital

買い物をする（kaimono o suru）- Run errands

薬局に行く（yakkyoku ni iku）- Go to the pharmacy

スーパーに行く（supa ni iku）- Go to the supermarket

Other Common Activities

散歩をする（sanpo o suru）- Take a walk

旅行に行く（ryoko ni iku）- Go on a trip

映画を見る（eiga o miru）- Watch a movie

コンサートに行く（konsato ni iku）- Go to a concert

友達と会う（tomodachi to au）- Meet with friends

寝る（neru）- Go to bed

Usage Examples

Here are some example sentences using the vocabulary words from this lesson:

朝起きて、顔を洗ってから歯を磨きます。
(In the morning, I wake up, wash my face, and then brush my teeth.)

今日は仕事が忙しくて、会議が三つもあります。
(Today is a busy day at work, and I have three meetings.)

仕事が終わったら、買い物をして帰ります。
(After work, I will go shopping and then go home.)

休日は散歩をしたり、美術館に行ったりします。
(On my days off, I like to take walks or go to art museums.)

今夜は友達と映画を見に行きます。
(Tonight, I'm going to watch a movie with friends.)

By incorporating these daily activity vocabulary words into your Japanese communication, you will be able to describe your daily routine and engage in more varied conversations.

Remember, the key to expanding your vocabulary is consistent practice and exposure to the language. Make an effort to use the words you learn in this lesson in your daily conversations and reading materials, and you will gradually increase your fluency and comprehension.

2025-02-08

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