E12 · Social life

Goal: learn 9 words and phrases for getting along with people.

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:

しんせつ is a な-adjective: しんせつなひと (a kind person), しんせつです. しょうかい, けっこん and そうだん take する.

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

しょうかいshoukaiintroduction (of a person)Usually written 紹介
あいさつaisatsugreetingUsually written 挨拶
しんせつshinsetsukindUsually written 親切
けっこんkekkonmarriage, weddingUsually written 結婚
おいわいoiwaicelebration, congratulatory giftUsually written お祝い
しょうたいshoutaiinvitationUsually written 招待
あうaumeet (someone)Usually written 会うThere is also あう = 合う (fit, suit). Here you learn 会う, to meet someone.
てつだうtetsudauhelpUsually written 手伝う
そうだんsoudanconsultation, asking for adviceUsually written 相談

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 new employee talks about her boss:

ぶちょうはしんせつです。しごとをてつだいました。