Japanese vocabulary: Travel & Places
16 Japanese words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Japanese words you'll actually use for travel & places — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Sui. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Places in Town
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 駅 | eki | station |
| 公園 | kouen | park |
| 図書館 | toshokan | library |
| レストラン | resutoran | restaurant |
| ホテル | hoteru | hotel |
| 銀行 | ginkou | bank |
| 郵便局 | yuubinkyoku | post office |
| 映画館 | eigakan | cinema |
Getting Around
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| バス | basu | bus |
| 電車 | densha | train |
| タクシー | takushii | taxi |
| 自転車 | jitensha | bicycle |
| 徒歩 | toho | on foot |
| 道 | michi | road |
| 交差点 | kousaten | intersection |
| 信号 | shingou | traffic light |
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