Are you traveling to Japan and you’re still struggling to speak Japanese? Learning the most common Japanese words will definitely help you with that!
Listen, I’ve been in your shoes. When I first started learning Japanese, I got overwhelmed because I had to learn a lot of new vocabulary. I was planning a small trip to Japan for the summer and I was nervous I wouldn’t be able to understand anything. Luckily, I found a lot of good sources that taught me the most common and simple Japanese words.
So today, I’m going to share this knowledge with you! In this blog post, you’ll find a list of the top 500 Japanese words to help you learn faster. I’ll also share some tips on how to pronounce these words properly, so that you’ll be able to speak the language fluently.
Are you ready? Let’s start!
The Pronunciation of Japanese Words
Japanese words are often composed of syllables rather than individual letters. In Japanese, each syllable represents one of the 46 basic letters in the hiragana or katakana alphabet.
Additionally, there are five vowels in Japanese, and they are pronounced as follows:
- A (あ) – Pronounced like the “a” in car.
- I (い) – Pronounced like the “ee” in see.
- U (う) – Pronounced like the “oo” in food.
- E (え) – Pronounced like the “e” in bed.
- O (お) – Pronounced like the “o” in go.
Each vowel has a single, consistent sound, making it easier to pronounce words once you’re familiar with them
Japanese consonants are typically pronounced as they appear, but here are some key points:
- R is pronounced like a soft “d” or a tap of the tongue, somewhere between an English “r” and “l” sound. For example, ramen is pronounced like “rah-men.”
- F is pronounced with both lips and the teeth, like a soft “h” sound. For example, fuku (clothes) is pronounced “foo-koo.”
- N is pronounced like the English “n,” but when it appears at the end of a syllable, it may sound more like “m” or “ng.”
When you see a double consonant (like kk, ss, tt), you should emphasize the consonant and hold it slightly longer. For example, sakka (soccer) is pronounced “sahk-kah.”
500 Japanese Words You Should Know
Now that you know these basic tips for Japanese pronunciation, here’s the master list of Japanese words. I’ve divided it into categories, so they’re easy to learn and memorize.
Basic Greetings and Phrases
Japanese | Romaji | English | |
1 | こんにちは | Konnichiwa | Hello |
2 | さようなら | Sayōnara | Goodbye |
3 | ありがとう | Arigatō | Thank you |
4 | いらっしゃいませ | Irasshaimase | Welcome |
5 | おはようございます | Ohayō gozaimasu | Good morning |
6 | こんにちは | Kon’nichiwa | Good Afternoon |
7 | こんばんは | Konbanwa | Good evening |
8 | おやすみなさい | Oyasumi nasai | Good night |
9 | どうぞよろしく | Dōzo yoroshiku | Pleased to meet you |
10 | お元気でうすか。 | Ogenki desu ka? | How are you doing? |
11 | いってきます | Ittekimasu | See you later |
12 | お願いします | Onegaishimasu | Please |
13 | すみません | Sumimasen | I’m sorry |
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Common Japanese Verbs
Japanese | Romaji | English | |
14 | いる | Iru | To be (for animate objects) |
15 | ある | Aru | to be (for inanimate objects) |
16 | する | Suru | To do |
17 | くる | Kuru | To come |
18 | いく | Iku | To go |
19 | たべる | Taberu | To eat |
20 | のむ | Nomu | To drink |
21 | 言う | Iu | To say |
22 | 聞く | Kiku | To hear, to listen |
23 | 見る | Miru | To see, to look |
24 | 知る | To know | To know |
25 | 読む | Yomu | to read |
26 | 書く | Kaku | To write |
27 | 分かる | Wakaru | To understand |
28 | 思う | Omou | To think |
29 | 使う | Tsukau | To use |
30 | 買う | Kau | To buy |
31 | 取る | Toru | To take |
32 | 持つ | Motsu | To hold/possess |
33 | 始める | Hajimeru | To begin |
34 | 終わる | Owaru | To end |
35 | 作る | Tsukuru | To make/create |
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Japanese Adjectives
Japanese | Romaji | English | |
36 | おおきい | ōkii | Big |
37 | ちいさい | Chiisai | Small |
38 | あたらしい | Atarashii | New |
39 | ふるい | Furui | Old |
40 | いい | Ii | Good |
41 | わるい | Warui | Bad |
42 | あつい | Atsui | Hot |
43 | さむい | Samui | Cold |
44 | むずかしい | Muzukashii | Difficult |
45 | たのしい | Tanoshii | Enjoyable |
46 | たかい | Takai | Expensive |
47 | おいしい | Oishii | Delicious |
48 | かわいい | Kawaii | Cute |
49 | 簡単 | Kantan | Easy |
50 | きれいな | Kireina | Beautiful/Clean |
51 | ハンサムな | Hansamuna | Handsome |
52 | ゆうめいな | Yūmeina | Famous |
53 | しんせつな | Shinsetsuna | Kind |
54 | げんきな | Genkina | Healthy |
56 | たいせつな | Taisetsuna | Important |
57 | ていねいな | Teineina | Polite |
58 | べんりな | Benrina | Convenient |
59 | すてきな | Sutekina | Nice/Wonderful |
60 | にぎやかな | Nigiyakana | Lively |
Talk About Hobbies
Japanese | Romaji | English | |
61 | 趣味 | Shumi | Hobby |
62 | テレビゲーム | Terebi geemu | Video games |
63 | 読書 | Dokusho | Reading |
64 | 書き込み | Kakikomi | Writing |
65 | 描画 | Byōga | Drawing |
66 | 映画鑑賞 | Eiga kanshou | Appreciation of movies |
67 | 外国語を習う | Gaikokugo wo narau | Learning foreign languages |
68 | 写真を撮る | Shashin wo toru | Photography |
69 | 音楽鑑賞 | Ongaku kanshou | Appreciation of music |
70 | スポーツ観戦 | Supootsu Kansen | Watching sports |
71 | パズル | Pazuru | Puzzles |
72 | 裁縫 | Saihou | Sewing / needlework |
73 | 料理 | Ryouri | Cooking |
74 | ベーキング | Bēkingu | Baking |
75 | 散歩 | Sanpo | Walking |
76 | ジョギング | Jogingu | Jogging |
77 | サイクリング | Saikuringu | Cycling |
78 | 歌うこと | Utau koto | Singing |
79 | ダンス | Dansu | Dancing |
80 | ヨガ | Yoga | Yoga |
81 | キャンプ | Kyampu | Camping |
82 | 釣り | Tsuri | Fishing |
83 | 水泳 | Suiei | Swimming |
84 | サーフィン | Saafin | Surfing |
85 | スキー | Sukii | Skiing |
86 | ガーデニング | Gaadeningu | Gardening |
87 | メイク | Meiku | Makeup |
88 | ファッション | Fasshon | Fashion |
89 | 絵画 | Kaiga | Painting |
90 | 劇場 | Gekijō | Theatre |
Friends and Family
Japanese | Romaji | English | |
91 | ともだち | Tomodachi | Friend |
92 | しんゆう | Shinyuu | Best Friend |
93 | ゆうじん | Yuujin | Friend (formal) |
94 | おや | Oya | Parent |
95 | お母さん | Okaasan | Mother |
96 | お父さん | Otousan | Father |
97 | あに | Ani | Older brother |
98 | あね | Ane | Older sister |
99 | おとうと | Otouto | Younger brother |
100 | いもうと | Imouto | Younger sister |
101 | おじいさん | Ojiisan | Grandfather |
102 | おばあさん | Obaasan | Grandmother |
103 | まご | Mago | Grandchild |
104 | ちちおや | Chichioya | Father (formal) |
105 | ははおや | Hahaoya | Mother (formal) |
106 | おじ | Oji | Uncle |
107 | おば | Oba | Aunt |
108 | いとこ | Itoko | Cousin |
109 | おい | Oi | Nephew |
110 | めい | Mei | Niece |
111 | はいぐうしゃ | Haiguusha | Spouse |
112 | おっと | Otto | Husband |
113 | つま | Tsuma | Wife |
114 | むすこ | Musuko | Son |
115 | むすめ | Musume | Daughter |
116 | きょうだい | Kyoudai | Siblings |
117 | ぎりのちち | Giri no chichi | Father-in-law |
118 | ぎりのはは | Giri no haha | Mother-in-law |
119 | ぎりのあに | Giri no ani | Brother-in-law |
120 | ぎりのあね | Giri no ane | Sister-in-law |
121 | かぞく | Kazoku | Family |
122 | しんせき | Shinseki | Relatives |
123 | けっこん | Kekkon | Marriage |
124 | ともだちかんけい | Tomodachi kankei | Friendship |
125 | なかま | Nakama | Companion |
Talk About Time
Japanese | Romaji | English | |
126 | じかん | Jikan | Time |
127 | とき | Toki | Time/Moment |
128 | ひ | Hi | Day |
129 | しゅう | Shuu | Week |
130 | つき | Tsuki | Month |
131 | ねん | Nen | Year |
132 | きのう | Kinou | Yesterday |
133 | きょう | Kyou | Today |
134 | あした | Ashita | Tomorrow |
135 | いま | Ima | Now |
136 | みらい | Mirai | Future |
137 | かこ | Kako | Past |
138 | あさ | Asa | Morning |
139 | ひる | Hiru | Noon, Afternoon |
140 | ゆうがた | Yuugata | Evening |
141 | よる | Yoru | Night |
142 | げつようび | Getsuyoobi | Monday |
143 | かようび | Kayoobi | Tuesday |
144 | すいようび | Suiyoobi | Wednesday |
145 | もくようび | Mokuyoobi | Thursday |
146 | きんようび | Kinyoobi | Friday |
147 | どようび | Doyoobi | Saturday |
148 | にちようび | Nichiyoobi | Sunday |
149 | いちがつ | Ichigatsu | January |
150 | にがつ | Nigatsu | February |
151 | さんがつ | Sangatsu | March |
152 | しがつ | Shigatsu | April |
153 | ごがつ | Gogatsu | May |
154 | ろくがつ | Rokugatsu | June |
155 | しちがつ | Shichigatsu | July |
156 | はちがつ | Hachigatsu | August |
157 | くがつ | Kugatsu | September |
158 | じゅうがつ | Juugatsu | October |
159 | じゅういちがつ | Juuichigatsu | November |
160 | じゅうにがつ | Juunigatsu | December |
161 | こんしゅう | Konshuu | This week |
162 | らいしゅう | Raishuu | Next week |
163 | せんしゅう | Senshuu | Last week |
164 | こんげつ | Kongetsu | This month |
165 | らいげつ | Raigetsu | Next month |
166 | せんげつ | Sengetsu | Last month |
167 | ことし | Kotoshi | This year |
168 | らいねん | Rainen | Next year |
169 | きょねん | Kyonen | Last year |
170 | びょう | Byou | Second |
171 | ふん | Fun | Minute |
172 | じ | Ji | Hour |
173 | よてい | Yotei | Schedule |
174 | きげ | Kigen | Deadline |
175 | カレンダー | Karenda | Calendar |
176 | とけい | Tokei | Clock/Watch |
177 | ひづけ | Hiduke | Date |
178 | じかんたい | Jikantai | Time zone |
179 | じかんをまもる | Jikan o mamoru | To be punctual |
180 | ちこくする | Chikoku suru | To be late |
Numbers
Japanese | Romaji | English | |
181 | いち | Ichi | One |
182 | に | Ni | Two |
183 | さん | San | Three |
184 | し | Shi | Four |
185 | ご | Go | Five |
186 | ろく | Roku | Six |
187 | しち | Shichi | Seven |
188 | はち | Hachi | Eight |
189 | きゅう | Kyu | Nine |
190 | じゅう | Juu | Ten |
191 | じゅういち | Juuichi | Eleven |
192 | じゅうに | Juuni | Twelve |
193 | じゅうさん | Juusan | Thirteen |
194 | じゅうし | Juushi | Fourteen |
195 | じゅうご | Juugo | Fifteen |
196 | じゅうろく | Juuroku | Sixteen |
197 | じゅうしち | Juusichi | Seventeen |
198 | じゅうはち | Juuhachi | Eighteen |
199 | じゅうきゅう | Juukyuu | Nineteen |
200 | にじゅう | Nijuu | Twenty |
201 | さんじゅう | Sanjuu | Thirty |
202 | よんじゅう | Yonjuu | Forty |
203 | ごじゅう | Gojuu | Fifty |
204 | ろくじゅう | Rokujuu | Sixty |
205 | ななじゅう | Nanajuu | Seventy |
206 | はちじゅう | Hachijuu | Eighty |
207 | きゅうじゅう | Kyuujuu | Ninty |
208 | ひゃく | Hyaku | One-Hundred |
Work and Study
Japanese | Romaji | English | |
209 | しごと | Shigoto | Work/Job |
210 | べんきょう | Benkyou | Study |
211 | がっこう | Gakkou | School |
212 | しょくぎょう | Shokugyou | Occupation/Profession |
213 | かいしゃ | Kaisha | Company |
214 | オフィス | Ofisu | Office |
215 | じょうし | Joushi | Boss/Superior |
216 | どうりょう | Douryou | Colleague |
217 | かいぎ | Kaigi | Meeting |
218 | さぎょう | Sagyou | Task/Work |
219 | きゅうけい | Kyuukei | Break |
220 | きゅうりょう | Kyuuryou | Salary |
221 | しょくば | Shokuba | Workplace |
222 | めんせつ | Mensetsu | Interview |
223 | おうぼ | Oubo | Application |
224 | がくせい | Gakusei | Student |
225 | きょうし | Kyoushi | Teacher |
226 | じゅぎょう | Jugyou | Class/Lesson |
227 | しゅくだい | Shukudai | Homework |
228 | しけん | Shiken | Exam |
229 | せいせき | Seiseki | Grades/Academic Record |
230 | だいがく | Daigaku | University |
231 | こうこう | Koukou | High school |
232 | ちゅうがっこう | Chuugakkou | Middle school |
233 | しょうがっこう | Shougakkou | Elementary school |
234 | こうぎ | Kougi | Lecture |
235 | かもく | Kamoku | Subject/Course |
236 | けんきゅう | Kenkyuu | Research |
237 | かだい | Kadai | Assignment/Task |
238 | すきる | Sukiru | Result |
239 | せいか | Seika | Achievement/Result |
240 | かいわ | Kaiwa | Conversation |
241 | もくひょう | Mokuhyou | Goal |
242 | ひょうか | Hyouk | Evaluation |
243 | せいこう | Seikou | Success |
244 | しっぱい | Shippai | Failure |
245 | ろんぶん | Ronbun | Thesis/Paper |
246 | しつもん | Shitsumon | Question |
247 | こたえる | Kotaeru | To answer |
248 | ちしき | Chishiki | Knowledge |
249 | りかい | Rikai | Understanding |
250 | ちーむ | Chiimu | Team |
Technology and Communication
Japanese | Romaji | English | |
251 | テクノロジー | Tekunorojii | Technology |
252 | インターネット | Intānetto | Internet |
253 | コンピュータ | Konpyuuta | Computer |
254 | スマートフォン | Sumaatofon | Smartphone |
255 | アプリ | Apuri | App |
256 | ソフトウェア | Sofutowea | Software |
257 | ハードウェア | Haadowea | Hardware |
258 | ウェブサイト | Webusaito | Website |
259 | ブログ | Burogu | Blog |
260 | メール | Meeru | |
261 | メッセージ | Messeeji | Message |
262 | つうしん | Tsuushin | Communication |
263 | びでおかいぎ | Bideo kaigi | Video Conference |
264 | チャット | Chatto | Chat |
265 | わいふぁい | Waifai | Wi-fi |
266 | パスワード | Pasuwaado | Password |
267 | ダウンロード | Daunroodo | Download |
268 | アップロード | Appuroodo | Upload |
269 | ブルートゥース | Buruutoosu | Bluetooth |
270 | データ | Deeta | Data |
271 | セキュリティ | Sekyuriti | Security |
272 | プライバシー | Puraibashii | Privacy |
273 | タブレット | Taburetto | Tablet |
274 | スピーカー | Supeeka | Speaker |
275 | マイク | Maiku | Microphone |
276 | キーボード | Kiiboodo | Keyboard |
277 | プリンター | Purintaa | Printer |
278 | オンライン | Onrain | Online |
279 | オフライン | Ofurain | Offline |
280 | ストレージ | Sutoreejii | Storage |
281 | モバイル | Mobairu | Mobile |
282 | こうしん | Koushin | Update |
283 | ダッシュボード | Dasshuboodo | Dashboard |
284 | ログイン | Roguin | Login |
285 | ログアウト | Roguauto | Logout |
286 | クリック | Kurikku | Click |
287 | スクロール | Sukurooru | Scroll |
288 | ソーシャルメディア | Soosharumedia | Social Media |
289 | フォロワー | Forowaa | Follower |
290 | コメント | Komento | Comment |
291 | きょうゆう | Kkyouyuu | Share |
292 | インストール | Insutooru | Install |
293 | アンインストール | Aninsutooru | Uninstall |
294 | プログラム | Puroguramu | Program |
295 | コード | Koodo | Code |
296 | アップデート | Appudeeto | Update |
297 | エラー | Eraa | Error |
298 | ウイルス | Uirusu | Virus |
299 | デジタル | Dejitaru | Digital |
300 | メディア | Media | Media |
301 | コンテンツ | Kontentsu | Content |
302 | プラットフォーム | Purattofoomu | Platform |
303 | イノベーション | Inobeeshon | Innovation |
304 | サイバーセキュリティ | Saibā sekyuriti | Cybersecurity |
305 | データベース | Deetabeesu | Database |
306 | アクセス | Akusesu | Access |
307 | サーチエンジン | Saachi enjin | Search Engine |
308 | マルウェア | Maruwea | Malware |
309 | スパム | Supamu | Spam |
310 | アルゴリズ | Arugorizumu | Algorithm |
Fashion and Shopping
Japanese | Romaji | English | |
311 | ふく | Fuku | Clothes |
312 | しゃつ | Shatsu | Shirt |
313 | どれす | Doresu | Dress |
314 | じーんず | Jiinzu | Jeans |
315 | すかーと | Sukaato | Skirt |
316 | じゃけっと | Jaketto | Jacket |
317 | こーと | Kooto | Coat |
318 | ぶーつ | Buutsu | Boots |
319 | さんだる | Sandaru | Sandals |
320 | くつ | Kutsu | Shoes |
321 | ばっぐ | Baggu | Bag |
322 | さいふ | Saifu | Wallet |
323 | ぼうし | Boushi | Hat |
324 | さんぐらす | Sangurasu | Sunglasses |
325 | あくせさりー | Akusesarii | Accessories |
326 | ねっくれす | Nekkuresu | Necklace |
327 | いやりんぐ | Iyaringu | Earings |
328 | りんぐ | Ringu | Ring |
329 | ふくや | Fukuya | Clothing store |
330 | せーる | Seeru | Sale |
331 | わりびき | Waribiki | Discount |
332 | ねだん | Nedan | Price |
333 | たかい | Takai | Expensive |
334 | やすい | Yasui | Cheap |
335 | さいず | Saizu | Size |
336 | でざいん | Dezain | Design |
337 | とれんど | Torendo | Trend |
338 | ぶらんど | Burando | Brand |
339 | ざいこ | Zaiko | Stock |
340 | こうにゅう | Kounyuu | Purchase |
341 | しはらい | Shiharai | Payment |
342 | れじ | Reji | Cash register |
343 | くれじっとかーど | Kurejitto kaado | Credit card |
344 | げんきん | Genkin | Cash |
345 | ぎふと | Gifuto | Gift |
346 | しょっぴんぐもーる | Shoppingu mooru | Shopping mall |
347 | すとあ | Sutoa | Store |
348 | せれくとしょっぷ | Serekusuto shoppu | Boutique |
349 | しちゃくしつ | Shichakushitsu | Fitting room |
350 | くーぽん | Kuupoon | Coupon |
351 | はいたつ | Haitatsu | Delivery |
352 | じゅえりー | Juerii | Jewelry |
353 | こすめ | Kosume | Cosmetics |
354 | こうすい | Kousui | Perfume |
355 | へあすたいる | Heasutairu | Hairstyle |
356 | さろん | Saron | Salon |
357 | びよう | Biyou | Beauty |
358 | これくしょん | Korekushon | Collection |
359 | あうとれっと | Autoretto | Outlet |
360 | しんぴん | Shinpin | Brand new |
Colors
Japanese | Romaji | English | |
361 | いろ | Iro | Color |
あか | Aka | Red | |
362 | あお | Ao | Blue |
363 | きいろ | Kiiro | Yellow |
364 | みどり | Midori | Green |
365 | むらさき | Murasaki | Purple |
366 | おれんじ | Orenji | Orange |
367 | ぴんく | Pinku | Pink |
368 | くろ | Kuro | Black |
369 | しろ | Shiro | White |
370 | ちゃいろ | Chairo | Brown |
371 | はいいろ | Haiiro | Grey |
372 | きんいろ | Kin’iro | Gold |
373 | ぎんいろ | Gin’iro | Silver |
374 | みずいろ | Mizuiro | Light blue |
375 | こい | Koi | Dark (color) |
376 | うすい | Usui | Light/Pale (color) |
377 | にじいろ | Nijiiro | Rainbow-colored |
378 | あおみどり | Aomidori | Teal |
379 | ももいろ | Momoiro | Peach-colored |
380 | べーじゅ | Beeju | Beige |
Shapes
Japanese | Romaji | English | |
381 | 形, かたち | Katachi | Shapes |
382 | えん | En | Circle |
383 | しかく | Shikaku | Square |
384 | ちょうほうけい | Chouhoukei | Rectangle |
385 | さんかっけい | Sankakukei | Triangle |
386 | だえん | Daen | Oval |
387 | ごかっけい | Gokakukei | Pentagon |
388 | ろっかっけい | Rokkakukei | Hexagon |
389 | はっかっけい | Hakkakukei | Octagon |
390 | ほしがた | Hoshigata | Star shape |
391 | はーとがた | Haato gata | Heart shape |
392 | えんちゅう | Enchuu | Cylinder |
393 | きゅうたい | Kyuutai | Sphere |
394 | りっぽうたい | Rippoutai | Cube |
395 | ぴらみっどがた | Piramiddo gata | Pyramid shape |
396 | だいやもんどがた | Daiyamondo gata | Diamond shape |
397 | きょくせん | Kokusen | Curve |
398 | ちょくせん | Chokusen | Straight line |
399 | へいめん | Heimen | Flar surface |
400 | せいほうけい | Seihoukei | Perfect square |
Food and Drink
Japanese | Romaji | English | |
401 | たべもの | Tabemono | Food |
402 | のみもの | Nomimono | Drink |
403 | あさごはん | Asagohan | Breakfast |
404 | ひるごはん | Hirugohan | Lunch |
405 | ばんごはん | Bangohan | Dinner |
406 | でざーと | Dezaat | Dessert |
407 | りんご | Ringo | Apple |
408 | みかん | Mikan | Mandarin orange |
409 | ぶどう | Budou | Grape |
410 | ばなな | Banana | Banana |
411 | もも | Momo | Peach |
412 | すいか | Suika | Watermelon |
413 | いちご | Ichigo | Strawberry |
414 | れもん | Remon | Lemon |
415 | ぱいなっぷる | Painappuru | Pineapple |
416 | にんじん | Ninjin | Carrot |
417 | じゃがいも | Jagaimo | Potato |
418 | たまねぎ | Tamanegi | Onion |
419 | きゃべつ | Kyabetsu | Cabbage |
420 | ほうれんそう | Hourensou | Spinach |
421 | とまと | Tomato | Tomato |
422 | きゅうり | Kyuuri | Cucumber |
423 | なす | Nasu | Eggplant |
424 | ぶろっこりー | Burokkorii | Broccoli |
425 | とうもろこし | Toumorokoshi | Corn |
426 | おちゃ | Ocha | Tea |
427 | りょくちゃ | Ryokucha | Green tea |
428 | こうちゃ | Koucha | Black tea |
429 | こーひー | Koohii | Coffee |
430 | みず | Mizu | Water |
431 | じゅーす | Juusu | Juice |
432 | ぎゅうにゅう | Gyuunyuu | Milk |
433 | たんさんいんりょう | Tansan inryou | Soda |
434 | わいん | Wain | Wine |
435 | びーる | Biiru | Beer |
436 | ごはん | Gohan | Rice |
437 | ぱん | Pan | Bread |
438 | めん | Men | Noodles |
439 | うどん | Udon | Udon noodles |
440 | らーめん | Raamen | Ramen |
441 | ぱすた | Pasuta | Pasta |
442 | おにぎり | Rice ball | Onigiri |
443 | すし | Sushi | Sushi |
444 | にく | Niku | Meat |
445 | とりにく | Toriniku | Chicken |
446 | ぎゅうにく | Gyuuniku | Beef |
447 | ぶたにく | Butaniku | Pork |
448 | さかな | Sakana | Fish |
449 | まぐろ | Maguro | Tuna |
450 | さーもん | Saamon | Salmon |
451 | えび | Ebi | Shrimp |
452 | かに | Kani | Crab |
453 | いか | Ika | Squid |
454 | きっちん | Kicchin | Kitchen |
455 | あまい | Amai | Sweet |
456 | からい | Karai | Spicy |
457 | しおからい | Shiokara | Salty |
458 | すっぱい | Suppai | Sour |
459 | にがい | Nigai | Bitter |
460 | てんぷら | Tenpura | Tempura |
Everyday Nouns
Japanese | Romaji | English | |
461 | くるま | Kuruma | Car |
462 | いえ | Ie | House |
463 | ほん | Hon | Book |
464 | ペン | Pen | Pen |
465 | テーブル | Teeburu | Table |
466 | いす | Isu | Chair |
467 | め | Me | Eye |
468 | て | Te | Hand |
469 | あし | Ashi | Leg/Foot |
470 | はな | Hana | Flower |
471 | そら | Sora | Sky |
472 | うみ | Umi | Sea |
473 | やま | Yama | Mountain |
474 | かわ | Kawa | River |
475 | とり | Tori | Bird |
476 | ねこ | Neko | Cat |
477 | いぬ | Inu | Dog |
478 | ケーキ | Keeki | Cake |
479 | スポーツ | Supootsu | Sports |
480 | じてんしゃ | Jitensh | Bicycle |
481 | バイク | Baiku | Motorcycle |
482 | ひこうき | Hikouki | Airplane |
483 | でんしゃ | Densha | Train |
484 | バス | Basu | Bus |
485 | タクシー | Takushii | Taxi |
486 | トイレ | Toire | Toilet |
487 | シャワー | Shawaa | Shower |
488 | は | Ha | Tooth |
489 | はぶらし | Haburashi | Toothbrush |
490 | かがみ | Kagami | Mirror |
491 | ソファ | Sofa | Sofa |
492 | ベッド | Beddo | Bed |
493 | まくら | Makura | Pillow |
494 | もうふ | Moufu | Blanket |
495 | ラジオ | Rajiu | Radio |
496 | おんがく | Ongaku | Music |
497 | えいが | Eiga | Movie |
498 | ほんだな | Hondana | Bookshelf |
499 | ノート | Nooto | Notebook |
500 | なまえ | Namae | Name |
Keep Practicing Your Japanese!
Mastering the top 500 Japanese words is a huge step toward speaking fluently and confidently. These essential words will help you navigate everyday conversations, understand common phrases, and build a solid foundation for deeper learning. Remember, language learning is all about consistent practice, so use these words as often as you can—whether you’re chatting with a friend, watching your favorite anime, or exploring Japanese culture. Keep practicing, and you’ll be amazed at how quickly your fluency grows! Happy learning!
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