M07 · Everyday objects

Before you start

This level assumes you know hiragana and katakana. Words you already met there 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:

• M01greetings and courtesy
• M02introducing yourself
• M03family
• M04numbers
• M05time and days
• M06the home

What you learn

Many objects are often written in kana even though they have kanji: めがね (眼鏡) and かばん (鞄) are examples.

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

• You know it · H11かぎkagikeyUsually written 鍵
• かばんkabanbag
• You know it · H15とけいtokeiclock, watchUsually written 時計
• さいふsaifuwallet, purseUsually written 財布
• めがねmeganeglassesUsually written 眼鏡It is often written in kana: めがね.
• You know it · H03かさkasaumbrellaUsually written 傘
• ペンpenpen
• You know it · H12えんぴつenpitsupencilUsually written 鉛筆
• You know it · K09ノートnootonotebook
• じしょjishodictionaryUsually written 辞書
• てがみtegamiletter (to send)Usually written 手紙
• You know it · H11でんわdenwatelephoneUsually written 電話

Practice

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