E18 · Free time

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
• E16asking for and giving directions
• E17buying, paying and exchanging

What you learn

あそぶ is broader than «play»: it also means hanging out with friends or having fun somewhere (ゆうえんちで あそびます).

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

• コンサートkonsaatoconcert
• びじゅつかんbijutsukanart museumUsually written 美術館
• どうぶつえんdoubutsuenzooUsually written 動物園
• ゆうえんちyuuenchiamusement parkUsually written 遊園地
• キャンプkyanpucamping
• つりtsurifishingUsually written 釣り
• あそぶasobuplay, have funUsually written 遊ぶ
• You know it · M18しゅみshumihobbyUsually written 趣味

Practice

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