M13 · School and learning

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
• M07everyday objects
• M08food and drink
• M09eating out
• M10shopping
• M11the city
• M12transport

What you learn

ことば means word and, more broadly, language: hence the name of this section of Kana-Boo.

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

• You know it · H15がっこうgakkouschoolUsually written 学校
• You know it · H15せんせいsenseiteacherUsually written 先生
• べんきょうbenkyoustudy, studyingUsually written 勉強
• しゅくだいshukudaihomeworkUsually written 宿題
• きょうしつkyoushitsuclassroomUsually written 教室
• だいがくdaigakuuniversityUsually written 大学
• にほんごnihongoJapanese (language)Usually written 日本語
• えいごeigoEnglish (language)Usually written 英語
• ことばkotobawordUsually written 言葉
• You know it · H10ほんhonbookUsually written 本
• You know it · K03テストtesutotest, exam

Practice

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