Themed word lists to build your Japanese vocabulary topic by topic — each word with kanji, romaji, and meaning, plus notes on how it's actually used.
Counting from zero to ten thousand, plus the building blocks for bigger numbers.
20 words 色 ColorsEveryday color words for describing clothes, objects, nature, and more.
14 words 家族 Family MembersParents, siblings, and relatives — including in-group vs. out-group terms.
18 words 時間 Days, Months & TimeThe seven days of the week, plus today, tomorrow, morning, and more.
17 words 食事 Food & DrinkRice, tea, sushi, and the words for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
18 words 動物 AnimalsDogs, cats, and wildlife — including several Chinese zodiac animals.
18 words 体 Body PartsFrom head to toe — useful for describing health, appearance, and everyday actions.
18 words 挨拶 Greetings & Common PhrasesHello, thank you, sorry, and other essential everyday expressions.
19 words 天気 Weather & SeasonsSun, rain, snow, temperature, and the four seasons.
16 words 旅行 Travel & TransportationTrains, tickets, airports, and the words you need to get around.
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