Learn JLPT N5 Minna no Nihongo Lesson 9

Lesson 9 of Minna no Nihongo I introduces beginners to vocabulary related to time, days, months, and simple schedules. This lesson helps learners talk about dates, plan activities, and understand basic time expressions. Key vocabulary includes words and expressions such as “きょう (kyou) – today,” “あした (ashita) – tomorrow,” “きのう (kinou) – yesterday,” “げつようび (getsuyoubi) – Monday,” “かようび (kayoubi) – Tuesday,” “いちがつ (ichigatsu) – January,” “にがつ (nigatsu) – February,” “なんじ (nanji) – what time?” “じかん (jikan) – time/hour,” “まいあさ (maiasa) – every morning,” “まいばん (maiban) – every evening” and related time expressions. The lesson also emphasizes using numbers, counters, and days in conversation, which are essential for scheduling and discussing plans. Strategies for mastering Lesson 9 vocabulary include repetition, flashcards, writing dates and times, practicing simple sentences, and using the words in daily routines, which reinforce memory and practical application. Practicing this vocabulary allows learners to ask about dates and times, plan events, and understand daily schedules in Japanese. Lesson 9 vocabulary strengthens foundational communication skills and prepares learners for conversations involving time and schedules in Minna no Nihongo I.