Essential Japanese Words for Daily Life: Learn Household & Routine Vocabulary!

In our previous post, we learned basic Japanese greetings that kids use every day. Now, let’s take the next step!

To get comfortable with a new language, it’s helpful to start with words that you see and use every day. That’s why, in this lesson, we’ll focus on:

• Names of household items (things in your home)
• Words for daily activities (things you do every day)

By learning these words, you’ll be able to recognize them in your surroundings and start using them naturally in your daily life!

1. How to Remember These Words Easily?

• 🎯 Label objects in your home: Write the Japanese word on sticky notes and put them on objects. For example, put a note saying れいぞうこ (Reizōko) - Refrigerator on your fridge!
• 💬 Use the words in daily conversations: Try saying "おはよう！(Ohayou! - Good morning!)" or "おふろ！(Ofuro! - Bath!)" when referring to your daily routine.
• 🎵 Listen to Japanese daily life words: Watch Japanese YouTube videos or anime and try to catch familiar words!

2. Everyday Household Items in Japanese 🏠

🔹 Living Room (リビング)

• いす (Isu) – Chair
• テーブル (Tēburu) – Table
• ソファ (Sofā) – Sofa
• テレビ (Terebi) – TV
• ほん (Hon) – Book

🔹 Kitchen (キッチン)

• コップ (Koppu) – Cup
• おさら (Osara) – Plate
• はし (Hashi) – Chopsticks
• フォーク (Fōku) – Fork

🔹 Bathroom (バスルーム)

• せっけん (Sekken) – Soap
• タオル (Tauru) – Towel
• はぶらし (Haburashi) – Toothbrush

3. Must-Know Daily Routine Words in Japanese 🕰️

🔹 Morning (朝 – Asa)

• おきる (Okiru) – Wake up
• あさごはん (Asagohan) – Breakfast

🔹 Night (夜 – Yoru)

• ばんごはん (Bangohan) – Dinner
• ねる (Neru) – Sleep

What’s Next?

In our next post, we’ll go one step further and learn basic action words (verbs) that will help you start making sentences! Stay tuned! 🚀

🔗 Click here for all beginner lessons!