Lesson 5 of Minna no Nihongo I introduces beginners to vocabulary related to locations, places, and common nouns used in daily life. This lesson helps learners talk about where things are, ask for locations, and identify common objects. Key vocabulary includes words such as βγγ (ie) β house,β βγ’γγΌγ (apaato) β apartment,β βγΈγ (heya) β room,β βγ γγ©γγ (daidokoro) β kitchen,β βγγΎ (ima) β living room,β βγ«γ (niwa) β garden,β βγ¨γγγγ (toshokan) β library,β βγγγγ (ginkou) β bank,β βγ³γγγγ (byouin) β hospital,β βγγ (eki) β station,β βγγγγ (kuukou) β airportβ and other common locations. The lesson also emphasizes prepositions and expressions to indicate location, which are essential for asking and giving directions. Strategies for mastering Lesson 5 vocabulary include using flashcards, labeling real-life objects, practicing asking and answering location questions, and repetition, which help learners retain the words and use them effectively. Practicing this vocabulary allows learners to ask where places are, describe locations, and navigate common environments in Japanese. Lesson 5 vocabulary builds a strong foundation for practical communication and supports learners in using Japanese confidently in daily life.