E07 · Experiences

Before you start

This level assumes the beginner level and basic grammar. Words you already met are marked and do not count as new.

This lesson assumes what you saw in the earlier ones. If something feels shaky, go back to it:

• E01saying how you feel
• E02going to the doctor and appointments
• E03booking and changing plans
• E04talking about where you live
• E05opening, closing, switching on and off
• E06simple paperwork

What you learn

はじめて (for the first time) and いちど (once) help tell experiences with the past in ました: はじめて やまに のぼりました.

You practise them in kana; underneath you can see how they are usually written.

• りょこうryokoutrip, travelUsually written 旅行
• はじめてhajimetefor the first timeUsually written 初めて
• いちどichidoonceUsually written 一度
• おもいでomoidememory (of an experience)Usually written 思い出
• おみやげomiyagesouvenir, gift from a tripUsually written お土産
• けいけんkeikenexperienceUsually written 経験
• のぼるnoboruclimb (a mountain)Usually written 登る
• You know it · H08やまyamamountainUsually written 山
• You know it · H07うみumiseaUsually written 海
• You know it · H08ゆきyukisnowUsually written 雪
• You know it · H13しゃしんshashinphotographUsually written 写真

Practice

A short text written only with the kana and grammar you already know. Read it and answer.