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Japanese Greetings & Everyday Phrases
AI-generated course covering: Essential Daily Greetings, Introducing Yourself & Others, Politeness & Basic Requests, Navigating & Shopping Phrases, Time, Numbers & Simple Quantities, Dining Out & Food Talk, Expressing Needs & Preferences, Everyday Farewells & Good Wishes
Intermediate
26 lessons
642 questions
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What you'll learn
This course is part of the Learn Japanese track on Tomadora. It covers 8 progressive modules with 26 bite-sized lessons, totalling 642 interactive questions including flashcards, multiple choice, true/false, typing, matching, and fill-in-the-blank.
Course syllabus
Essential Daily Greetings
Master fundamental Japanese greetings for various times of day and common polite expressions like "thank you" and "excuse me".
- Ohayo Gozaimasu & Konnichiwa: Starting the Day (23 questions)
- Konbanwa & Hajimemashite: Evening Greetings & Introductions (20 questions)
- Sayonara & Everyday Essential Phrases (26 questions)
Introducing Yourself & Others
Learn how to introduce yourself and others, state your origin, and engage in basic introductory conversations.
- Hajimemashite: Your First Japanese Self-Introduction (22 questions)
- Kore wa [person] san desu: Introducing Friends and Collealeditagues (20 questions)
- Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu: Expressing Courtesy and Expanding Introductions (23 questions)
Politeness & Basic Requests
Acquire phrases for making polite requests, expressing agreement or disagreement, and indicating understanding in Japanese.
- Understanding Te-form for Basic Requests (24 questions)
- Asking for Permission & Offering Assistance (20 questions)
- Refining Requests: Negative Commands & Softer Inquiries (24 questions)
- Responding to Requests: Gratitude, Apology & Acknowledgement (29 questions)
Navigating & Shopping Phrases
Gain practical vocabulary and phrases for asking for directions, inquiring about prices, and making simple purchases.
- Asking for Directions & Locating Places (31 questions)
- Basic Shopping Inquiries & Pricing (26 questions)
- Making Purchases & Handling Requests (25 questions)
Time, Numbers & Simple Quantities
Understand how to tell time, use essential numbers, and express basic quantities relevant to daily interactions.
- Lesson 1: Counting 1-10 and Basic Quantities (34 questions)
- Lesson 2: Numbers 11-100 and General Quantifiers (28 questions)
- Lesson 3: Telling Time - Hours and Days of the Week (22 questions)
- Lesson 4: Minutes, Months, and Specific Quantifiers (31 questions)
Dining Out & Food Talk
Learn key phrases for ordering food at a restaurant, expressing satisfaction, and asking for common items.
- Restaurant Entry & Initial Ordering (28 questions)
- Navigating the Menu & Special Requests (29 questions)
- Enjoying the Meal & Settling the Bill (25 questions)
Expressing Needs & Preferences
Discover how to articulate basic needs like hunger or thirst, and express your likes and dislikes in Japanese.
- Basic Wants: ~がほしいです (20 questions)
- Desired Actions: ~たいです (20 questions)
- Preferences: ~が好きです / ~が嫌いです (21 questions)
Everyday Farewells & Good Wishes
Expand your vocabulary for various farewells, simple well wishes, and common phrases used at the end of interactions.
- Basic Farewells for Everyday Situations (19 questions)
- Situational Departures & Expressions of Thanks (26 questions)
- Good Wishes & Looking Forward to Future Meetings (26 questions)
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Japanese Greetings & Everyday Phrases course?
- Japanese Greetings & Everyday Phrases is a intermediate course on Tomadora covering 8 modules and 26 lessons. It is designed to be completed in 5-minute bursts during your work breaks, using a Pomodoro-style focus + learn cycle.
- How long does Japanese Greetings & Everyday Phrases take to finish?
- Each lesson takes about 5 minutes. With 26 lessons, you can finish the course in roughly 3 hours of total learning time, spread across as many breaks as you like.
- Is Japanese Greetings & Everyday Phrases free?
- Yes. Tomadora is free to download and the entire Learn Japanese track — including Japanese Greetings & Everyday Phrases — is free to learn.
- What level is Japanese Greetings & Everyday Phrases?
- Japanese Greetings & Everyday Phrases is rated Intermediate. Some familiarity with the basics is helpful but not required.
- What language is Japanese Greetings & Everyday Phrases taught in?
- Japanese Greetings & Everyday Phrases is taught in English.
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