E10 · Studies

Goal: learn 12 words and phrases for studying, asking and remembering.

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:

ならう is learning from someone who teaches (ピアノをならいます); べんきょう is studying on your own; おぼえる, learning something by heart.

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

しけんshikenexam (formal)Usually written 試験テスト is also a test; しけん is usually more formal: an official or entrance exam.
じゅぎょうjugyouclass, lessonUsually written 授業
しつもんshitsumonquestionUsually written 質問
こたえkotaeanswerUsually written 答え
いみimimeaningUsually written 意味
おぼえるoboerumemorizeUsually written 覚える
わすれるwasureruforgetUsually written 忘れる
しらべるshiraberulook up, investigateUsually written 調べる
ならうnaraulearn (from someone)Usually written 習う
You know it · M07じしょjishodictionaryUsually written 辞書
You know it · M13べんきょうbenkyoustudy, studyingUsually written 勉強
You know it · K09ノートnootonotebook

Two rounds: first you read each word and type its romaji, then you pick what it means. No romaji on screen.

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

A student with a Japanese textbook:

いみをわすれました。じしょをしらべます。