Lesson 5 : Word list [nouns]

Nouns : Meishi in Japanese

A] colours in Japanese : Iro
Colours in Japanese : Iro

Blue : Aao or aaoi

Yellow : kiro or kiroi
Purple : Murasaki
Red : Aka or akai
Black : kuro or kuroi
Extreme Black : makuro
White : Shiro or shiroi
Extreme white : Mashiro
Green : Midori
Pink : Pinku ( in katakana)
Greg : Nezumi iro
Skin colour : Hada iro
Rainbow : niji iro
Brown : Chairo
Dark : koi
Light : Utsui
Golden colour: Kin iro
Silver colour: Gin iro
B] fruits in Japanese : Kudamono

Fruits in Japanese ( kudamono )

Apple : Ringo
Orange: Mikkan
Banana -Baanana ( in katakana)
Grapes : Budo
Peach : Momo
Pomegranate : Jakuro
Melon -meronu ( in katakana )
Water melon -Suika
Kiwi -kibi ( in katakana )
Mango - maango ( in katakana )
Pears - Nashi
Strawberry - Ichigo
Cherry - Sakuranbo
Custard apple: Shakato
C] Vegetables in Japanese: Yasai
Potato : Jagaimo
Sweet potato : Satsumaimo
Onion : Tamanegi
Tomato : Tomato ( in katakana)
Tiny tomatoes : Puchi tomato
Lady finger : Okura
Pumpkin : Kabocha
Mushroom : Shitake
Coriander : Pakuchin
Cabbage : cabaji ( in katakana)
Chinese cabbage : Hakusai
Cucumber : kyuri
Green onion : Negi
Capsicum : Pimaan
Ginger : Shoga
Green chillies : Shishito
Corns : Tomorokoshi
Reddish : Daikon
Bitter gourd: Niga yurei
Bottle gourd: Togaan
Brinjal : Nasu
Salad : sarada ( in katakana )
Lemon : Remon ( in katakana )
Spinach : Horenzo
Garlic : Ninniku
Carrots : Ninjin
D] Food items in Japanese
Food items in Japanese ( Tabemono, shokuji, Ryori or Gohan ,)

Food items in Japanese ( Tabemono, Shokuji, Ryori or Gohan ,)

Side dish : okazu
Snacks : Okashi or otsumami
Breakfast : Asa Gohan or shushoku
Lunch : Hiru Gohan or chushoku
Dinner : Ban Gohan or yushoku
Japanese food : Washoku
Western food : Yoshoku
Veg food : Saishoku
Non veg : Nandemo taberu
Eating outside : Gai shoku

Taste: Aji
Tasty : Oishi or Umai
Sweet : Amai
Sour : Suppai
Chilly : Karai
Salty : Shiopoi

Gohan : Food or rice

Rice : uncooked rice is Okome
Miso soup : Misosiru
Croquette : Korokke
Noodles In soup : Ramen
Thick noodles in soup : Udon
Dry noodles like Hakka : shoba
Ice noodles : Showmen
Fried vegetables : Tempura
Meat : Niku
Beef : Gyuniku
Pork : Butaniku
Octopus fry : Tako yaki
Fish : Sakana
Chicken : Toriniku
Fried chiken: Yaki tori
Fish : Sakana
Eggs : Tamago
Omelette : Tamago yaki
Boiled eggs : Yude tamago
Milk : Gyunyu
Sugar : Sato
Salt : Shiyo
Chilly powder: Tongarashi
Pepper : Kosho
Beans : Mame
Bread : Pan or shokupan
Butter : Baata ( in katakana)
Lunch box : Obento
Tea : kocha
Japanese tea : Oucha
Coffee : kohi ( in katakana )
Curry : karei ( in katakana )
Wanton : gyoza
Fried rice: Yakimeshi
Oil : Abura
Wheat : Komugiko
Corn flour : Tomokoroshi no kona
Japanese traditional desert: Omochi or Dango etc
Cake: keiki [ Katakana ]
Sandwich: Sandoichi [ Katakana ]
Burger: Baaga [ Katakana ]
Juice: Jusu [ Katakana ]
Coke: Kora [ Katakana ]
Soup: Supu [ Katakana ]
Salad: Sarada [ Katakana ]
Seasonings or spices: Chowmiryo or supaisu
E ] Family in Japanese : Kazoku
Family in Japanese ( Kazoku )
Father - Otosan or chichi
Mother - Okasan or haha
Children - Kodomo
Siblings - Kyodaai
Elder sister - Onesan
Younger sister - Imoto
Elder brother - Onisan
Younger brother - Ototo
Cousin - Itoko
Relatives - Shinseki
Grandmother - Obaasan
Aunty -Obasan
Grandfather -Ojisan
Uncle - Ojisan
Grand child - Maago
Nephew - Aai
Niece - Mei
In laws - just attach the word ( Giri ) with the words like eg
giri no okasan
Becomes mother in law etc
Husband - Own husband -Shujin or Dannasan
Opp persons husband - go shujin
Wife - okusan or kanai or Tsuma
Daughter : Musume
Son : Musuko
He – kaare
Boyfreind: Kareshi
She or girlfriend - kanojo
Adult - Otona
Kids - kodomo
Baby - Akachyan
Girl – Onnanoko
Women : Onna
Lady : Josei
Boy - Otokonokho
Men : Otoko
Gentlemen: Dansei
Person - Hito , kata,
F] Places in Japanese :
Bashou or Tokoro

Places in Japanese ( Bashyo or Tokoro)

Hospital -Byoin

Beauty parlor - Bi-yo in

Airport -Hikojyo or kukho

Hotel - Hoteru ( in katakana )

Restaurant – Resutoranto [ Katakana ]

Coffee shop -Kisaten

Canteen : Shokudo

Class room – kyoshitsu

Kindergarten : Hoikusho

Nursery : Yochien
School - Gakko

University or college -Daigaku

Garden -Koen

Small garden in the house -Niwa

House -Uchi or Iye ( opp person house ouchi , o for respect )

Room : Heya

Kitchen : Daidoko

Bathroom : Shava shitsu [ Katakana ]

Toilet : Otearai or Toire [ Katakana ]

Corridor : Rokka

Shop - Mise

Department store – Departo [ Katakana ]

Food store - Combini [ Katakana ]

Mall – Moru [ Katakana ]

Japanese temple - Otera

Temple -Shinden

Bus stop -Basu tei [ Katakana ]

Parking place -Chushyajo

Bank - Ginko

Station - Eki
Company - kaishya

Office - Jimusho or jimushitsu

Reception counter : Uketsuke

Head office: Honsha

Branch office : Shiten

Meeting room : Kaigi shitsu

Planetarium : Tenmondai

Municipal office – shakusho

Post office –Yubinkyoku

Theathre : Ega kan

Library : Toshokan

Consulate : Ryojikan

Embassy : Taishikan

Exhibition : Tenjinkai / Tenrankai

Art Museum : Bijitsukan

Fossil Museum : Hakubutsukan

Aquarium : Suizokan

Ladies room : Keisho shitsu

Stairs : Kaidan

Elevator : Erebeta [ Katakana ]

Escalator : Esukareta [ Katakana ]

Amusement park : Yuenchi [ Katakana ]

Medical store: Kusuriya or Yakyoku

Local market: Ichiba

Book store: Honya

Bread Store: Panya

Liquor shop: Nomiya or Sakaya

Police station: Koban

Road : Doro

Street : Michi

Town : Machi

Highway : Kosoku doro

G ] Vehicles in Japanese : Jidosha

Vehicles in Japan ( Jidosha)

Car : Kuruma
Train : Densha
Bullet train : Shinkansen
Bus : Basu ( in katakana)
Ambulance : Kyukyusha
Firebrigade : Shobosha
Police car : Pato car( in katakana)
Cycle : Jitensha
Bike : Biku
Ship : Fune
Flight : Hikoki or Bin
Truck : Toraku ( in katakana)
Baby car : Ubaguruma
H ] Things in Japanese : Mono or
shinamono

Things in Japanese ( Mono or Shinamono )

Keys : Kaagi

Door : Doa ( in katakana)

Window: Maado

Curtains : Katenu ( in katakana)

Blankets : Futon

carpet : Jyutaan

Pillow or cushion : Makura

Fan : Sempuki

Tv : Terebi ( in katakana)

Remote control : Rimokon ( in katakana)

Cupboard : Tansu
Drawer : Hikidashi

Phone : Denwa

Mobile : Ketaidenwa

Pencil : Empitsu

Pen : Pen ( in katakana)

Glue: Nori

Eraser : Keshigomu

Stepplar : Hochikishu

Celo tape : Sero teipu ( in katakana)

Scissors : Hasami

Envelope : Futa

Ink Stamp : Hanko

Postal stamp : Kittei

Post card : Hagaki

Ink : Insatsu

Print : Insatsu no kopi ( in katakana)

Ruler : Monozashi

Table : Sukue

Chair : Isu

Cloth: Fuku

Pant : Zubon

Shirt : Shatsu ( in katakana)

Skirt : Sukato ( in katakana)

Socks : Kutsushita

Shoes : Kutsu

Hat : Boushi

Broomstick : Houki

Clothe to wipe floor: Zoukin

Dust pan : Chiritori

Buckets : baketo ( in katakana)

Comb : kushi

Mirror : kagami

Cosmetic : keisho

Lipstick : kuchibeni

Spectaculars : Megane

Toothbrush : Hamigaki

Toothpaste : Hamigaki ko

Fash wash : Sengen

Soap : Sekken

Shampoo : shaampoo ( in katakana)

Washing powder : Senzai

Washing machine Sentaki

Watch : Tokei

Wall watch : Kabe tokei

Wrist watch : Ude tokei

Book : Hon

Magazine : Zasshi

Novel : Shousetsu

Diary : Niki

Notebook : Techou or Noto

Newspaper : Shin bun

Bag : kabaan

Purse or wallet : Saifu

Lugguage : Nimotsu

Computer : Pasocon ( in katakana)

Visiting card : Meishi cado

Toys : Omocha

Soft toy : Nuigurumi

Doll : Ningyo

Fridge : Rezoko( in katakana)

Utensils : Shokki

Sink : Nagashi

Cup : Kappu ( in katakana)

Glass : Gurasu ( in katakana)

Spoon : Spunu( in katakana)

Folk : Foku( in katakana)

Plate : Osara

Japanese bowl : Chahan or Odomburi

Jacuzzi : Suido

Microwave : Denshirenji

Chopsticks : Ohashi

Pot or pan : Nabe

Radio : Rajio ( in katakana)

Ac : Eyacon ( in katakana)

Machine : kikai

Jewelry : Hoseki

Wire : Haisen

Wifi : Musen

Furniture : kagu

Tools: Dougu

Calender : Koyomi

Calculator : Dentaku or keisanki

Post card : Hagaki

Picture post card : Ehagaki

Postal stamp : Kittei

Ticket : Kippu

Bottle : Bin

Box : Hako
Gift : Omiyage

Towel : Taoru ( in katakana)

Handerkercheif : Hanki ( in katakana)

Paper : Kami

Letter : Tegami

Jewelry : Hoseki

Bangles : Udewa

Eerrings : Iyaringu ( in katakana)

Ring : Yubiwa

Necklace: Nekuresu ( in katakana)

Dustbin : Gomibako

Plastic bag : Fukuro

Gloves : Tebukuro

Umbrella : Kasa

Vase: Kabin

Bouquet: Hanataba
I ] Nature in Japanese : Shizen

Nature in Japanese ( shizen )

Tree : ki or Moku
Wood : ki
Leaves : Happa
Flowers : Ohana
Branches : Eda
Thorns : Toge
Roots: Ne
Bark : Miki
Petals : Subomi
Rose : Bara no hana
Lotus : Hasu no hana
Sunflower : Himawari
Cherry blossoms : Sakura
Tulip : churipu
Bamboo : Take
Soil : suchi
Water : Mizu or sui
Fire : Hi or kaji
Air : Khukhi
Rain : Aame
Snow : Yuki
Sunny : Haare
Seasons : kisetsu
Spring : Haru
Summer : Natsu
Rainy season : Uki or Tsuyu
Autamn : Aki
Winter : Fuyu
Breezy : suzushi
Cloud : Kumo
Stars : Hoshi
Moon : Tsuki
Sun : Taiyo
Cherry blossoms : Sakura
Mountain : Yama
Volcano : yamakaji or kazan
Equator : Sekido
Sea : Umi
Pond : Ike
Well : Ido
River : kawa
Beach : Bichi or same ( in katakana)
Desert : Sabaku
Cactus : Sabote
Fog : Khiri
Waterfall : Taki
Earth : Chikyu
Planets : Uchyu
Universe: Kukaan
Environment : kankhyo
Greenery : Midori
J ] Body parts in Japanese
Karada

Body parts in Japanese ( karada )

Face - Kao
Nose - Hana
Ears - Mimi
Mouth - Kuchi
Lips - Kuchibiru
Tongue - Shita
Jaws - Ago
Teeth - Ha
Cheeks - Hopetta
Eyes - Mei
Eyebrows - Mayuge
Eyelashes - Mafuda
Head - Atama
Skin - Hada
Hair - khaminoke
Hands - Tei
Fingers - Yubi
Arms -ude
Shoulders - kata
Nails - Tsune
Neck - kubi
Back - Senaka
Bum - Oshiri
Legs - Ashi
Knees - Hiza
Ankle - Ashikubi
Stomach – Onaka
Waist : Koshi
Chest : Mune
K ] Animals in Japanese : Doubutsu

Animals in Japanese ( Dobutsu )

Tiger : Tora
Lion : Rion ( in katakana)
Bear : kuma
Dog : Inu
Puppy: ko-inu
Cat : Neko
Kitten: ko-neko
Sheep : hitsuji
Goat : yaagi
Cow : ushi
Buffalow : sui - gyu
Horse : uma
Hippopotamus : Sai
Rynoserous : Kaba
Elephant : Jo
Zebra : Shima uma
Rabbit : usaggi
Camel : rakuda
Donkey : Roba
Giraffe: Kirin
Pig : Buta
Monkey : Saru
Racoon dog : Tanuki
Mouse: Nezumi
Bird : Tori
Hen : Niwatori
Eagle : waashi
Peacock : Kujaku
Sparrow : Suzume or Subame
Parrot: Omu
Cild parrot : Inko
Owl : Fukuro
Bat: Komori
Pigeon : Hato
Crow: Karasu
Swan : Hakucho
Crane: Tsuru
Insect : Mushi
Mosquitto : ka
Flies : Hai
Cockroach : Gokiburi or Aburamushi
Ant : Aari
Butterfly: Cho cho
Fire fly : Hotaru
Spider : Kumo
Snake : Hebi
Crocodile: Waani
Lizard : Yamori
Chameleon : Tokage
Penguin : penguinu ( in katakana)
Koala : koara ( in katakana)
Kangaroo : kangaroo ( in katakana)
Panda : panda ( in katakana)
Fish : Sakana
Shark : Saame
Dolphin : Iruka

Turtle : Kame
Whale: Kujira
Octopus : Tako
Crab : Kani
Lobster : Ebi
Golden fish : Kingyou
Shell fish : Kai
L] Professions in Japanese :
Teacher : Sensei
Student : Gakusei
Doctor: O-ishasan
Dentist : Ha-ishasan
Lawyer : Bengoshi
Policemen : Keisatsu
Engineer: Enjinia
Secretary : Hisha
Boss: Sacho
Employee: Jugyonin or Kaisha-in
Professor : Kyoushi
Pricinple: Kochyo sensei
Manager: Kanrinin or Manaja [ in katakana]
Shop manager: Tenchyou
Musician: Ongakusha
Singer : Kashu
Author: Sakka
 M ] Seasons in Japanese :
Kisetsu
1 ] Spring in Japan: Haru

2] Summer in Japanese: Natsu

3 ] Autumn in Japanese: Aki

4] Winter in Japan : Fuyu

N] COUNTRY NAMES IN JAPANESE:

Japan: Nihon or Nippon

China: Chugoku

Korea : Kankoku

India : Indo

England : Igirisu

London : Rondon

America : Aamerika

Germany: Doitsu

Russia : Soren

Africa : Afurika

Australia : Osutoraria

France : Furansu

Middle east : Chukinto

Europe : Yuroppa

Thailand : Tai
Excersize 5 :
Match the column [A]

English Japanese
Red Tamanegi
cucumber Kabocha
blue Ninniku
Green Ringo
Watermelon Buddo
Black Shiroi
Orange Midori
Apple Nezumi iro
potato Mikkan
Grapes Kyuri
White Chairo
Onion Ninjin
Garlic Ichigo
Pumpkin Kuroi
Yellow Shiroi
Purple Akai
Capsicum Suika
Grey Murasaki
Carrot Aaoi
Brown Kiroi
Strawberry Jagaimo
Lady Finger Shoga
Ginger Okura
Match the column [ B ]
English Japanese
Sugar Daigaku
Siblings Sakana
Airport Kisaten
Station Shiyo
Bread Onesan
Eggs Kazoku
Post office Kyoudai
Salt Koen
Fish Yubinkyoku
Coffee shop Hikojo / Kuko
Company Itoko
Garden Eki
Elder sister Sato
Family Tamago
Cousin Shokupan
Mother Kaisha
Grand father Daigaku
Grand child Gakko
Salt Mago
University Okasan
School Ojisan
Match the column [ C ]
English Japanese
Ship Jitensha
Chopsticks Saifu
Spectacles Kaagi
Book Kuruma
Bicycle Megane
Bag Makura
Flight Tokei
Ambulance Hikidashi
wallet Kaban
luggage Osara
keys Sekken
newspaper Fune
Pillow Denwa
Car Futon
Plate Hon
Watch Hikoki or Bin
Drawer Kyukyusha
Blanket Kutsu
Phone Ohashi
Soap Nimotsu
Comb Shinbun
Clothes Kutsu
Shoes Densha
Train Fuku
Firebrigade Kushi
Scissors Kasa
Umbrella Hasami
Match the column [ D ]
English Japanese
Turtle Neko
Legs Happa
Sun Rion
Hands Kawa
Moon Tora
Leaves Atama
Star umi
Earth Inu
River Sakana
Sea Sora
Head Hitsuji
Eyes Tsuki
Mouth Taiyo
Stomach Usaggi
Sheep Kame
Elephant Hoshi
Lion Tei
Tiger Karada
Fish Mimi
Mountain Kuchi
Sky Usaggi
Snake Mei
Rabbit Kubi
Ears Hebi
Body Sora
Neck Onaka
Dog Joe
Cat Chikyu
Match the column [ E ]
English Japanese
Autumn Fuyu
Teacher Bengoshi
Doctor Gakusei
Spring Natsu
Professor Aki
Policemen Kyoushi
Student Haishasan
Boss Haru
lawyer Sacho
Winter Keisatsu
Summer Oishasan
Dentist Sensei
MATCH THE COLUMN : [ F ]
America Doitsu
Japan Ostoraria
Korea Soren
China Tai
India Chukinto
Germany Aamerika
Russia Furansu
Thailand Igirisu
Middle east Kankoku
Australia Nihon or Nippon
France Chugoku
England Indo