E09 · Emotions

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
• E07telling what you have done
• E08talking about plans and dates

What you learn

Most emotions are い-adjectives, negated and put in the past as you already know: たのしくないです, たのしかったです.

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

• うれしいureshiihappy, gladUsually written 嬉しい
• かなしいkanashiisadUsually written 悲しい
• さびしいsabishiilonelyUsually written 寂しい
• こわいkowaiscaryUsually written 怖い
• たのしいtanoshiifunUsually written 楽しい
• はずかしいhazukashiiembarrassingUsually written 恥ずかしい
• あんしんanshinrelief, peace of mindUsually written 安心
• わらうwaraulaughUsually written 笑う
• なくnakucryUsually written 泣くThere is also なく = 鳴く (an animal's call: bark, sing). Here you learn 泣く, to cry.
• You know it · H12しんぱいshinpaiworryUsually written 心配

Practice

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