IN02 · Society

Before you start

This level assumes the elementary level and elementary grammar. From here on, words are in kanji with their reading above; in the reading round you'll see the kanji alone.

This lesson assumes what you saw in the earlier ones. If something feels shaky, go back to it:

• IN01understanding simple headlines

What you learn

Many words at this level are two-kanji compounds. Watch for repeats: 社会 (society) and 会社 (company) use the same kanji in a different order.

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

• 社会しゃかいshakaisociety
• 人口じんこうjinkoupopulation
• 高齢者こうれいしゃkoureishaelderly person
• 若者わかものwakamonoyoung person, the young
• 問題もんだいmondaiproblem, issue
• 生活せいかつseikatsudaily life, living
• 税金ぜいきんzeikintax
• 法律ほうりつhouritsulaw
• 平和へいわheiwapeace
• 戦争せんそうsensouwar
• You know it · M14会社かいしゃkaishacompany

Practice

A short text with words and grammar you already know; kanji carry their reading above. Read it and answer.