E16 · Directions

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
• E09saying how you feel
• E10studying, asking and remembering
• E11talking about work
• E12getting along with people
• E13describing symptoms and taking medicine
• E14cleaning, washing and tidying
• E15sending parcels and handling money

What you learn

With まがる and わたる, the place you pass through takes を: しんごうを まがります (turn at the lights), みちを わたります (cross the street). The direction takes に: みぎに まがります.

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

• かどkadocornerUsually written 角
• しんごうshingoutraffic lightUsually written 信号
• まっすぐmassugustraight aheadUsually written 真っ直ぐ
• まがるmagaruturn (a corner)Usually written 曲がる
• わたるwatarucrossUsually written 渡る
• ちずchizumapUsually written 地図
• ばしょbashoplaceUsually written 場所
• こうさてんkousatenintersectionUsually written 交差点
• つきあたりtsukiatariend of the streetUsually written 突き当たり
• You know it · M11みちmichiroad, streetUsually written 道

Practice

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