100 Core Japanese Words - JapanesePod101

Introduction

• Resource for learning 100 core Japanese words.
• Hosted on JapanesePod101 website.
• Includes lessons, vocabulary tools, and various learning resources.

Lessons and Learning Resources

• Lesson Library: A variety of lessons available for different proficiency levels.
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  • Part of Absolute Beginner Season 1.
  • Focus on formal and informal greetings.

Vocabulary Tools

• Flashcards: Interactive flashcards to reinforce learning.
• Vocabulary Lists: Comprehensive lists to expand word knowledge.
• Word Bank: Personal collection of words for practice.
• Word of the Day: Daily updates to incrementally learn new vocabulary.
• Japanese Dictionary: Free access to a dictionary for reference.

Core Japanese Word Lists

• 100 Most Common Words: Basic vocabulary set.
• 2000 Most Common Words: Advanced vocabulary set for expanded learning.
• Vocabulary includes nouns and verbs along with examples.

Sample Vocabulary

• Week (週 - shū): "There are seven days in a week."
• Year (年 - toshi): "Leap year."
• Today (今日 - kyō): "It's very cold today."
• Tomorrow (明日 - ashita): "See you tomorrow!"
• Yesterday (昨日 - kinō): "Yesterday afternoon."
• Calendar (カレンダー - karendā): "I marked our anniversary on the calendar."
• Second (秒 - byō): "There are sixty seconds in a minute."
• Hour (時間 - jikan): "There are 60 minutes in an hour."
• Minute (分 - fun): "There are sixty seconds in a minute."
• O'clock (時 - ji): "3 o'clock."
• Clock (時計 - tokei): "The alarm clock is set for 5 a.m."

Example Verbs

• Can (できる - dekiru): "I can count from one to ten in Chinese."
• Use (使う - tsukau): "The programmer uses the computer."
• Do (する - suru): "The woman did housework."
• Go (行く - iku): "I go to school."
• Come (来る - kuru): "The girl came towards the video camera."
• Laugh (笑う - warau): "The couple laughs at a joke."

Example Adjectives

• Far (遠い - tōi): "The woman is looking at something far away."
• Small (小さい - chiisai): "There is a very small hamburger on the fork."
• Good (良い - yoi): "Vegetables are good for you."
• Beautiful (綺麗 - kirei): "She is a beautiful woman."
• Ugly (醜い - minikui): "Ugly face."
• Difficult (難しい - muzukashii): "Difficult job."

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• My Teacher: Personalized learning with messaging and feedback.
• Live Classes: Private and group classes available.
• Assessment Tests: Evaluate progress and areas for improvement.
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Conclusion

• JapanesePod101 offers a comprehensive platform for learning Japanese.
• Resources cater to various learning styles and proficiency levels.
• The 100 Core Japanese Words list is an essential tool for beginners.
• Encourages regular practice and application of learned vocabulary.