Japanese vocabulary: Verbs & Actions
18 Japanese words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Japanese words you'll actually use for verbs & actions — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Sui. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Common Verbs
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| する | suru | to do |
| 行く | iku | to go |
| 見る | miru | to see |
| 食べる | taberu | to eat |
| 飲む | nomu | to drink |
| 話す | hanasu | to speak |
| 書く | kaku | to write |
| 読む | yomu | to read |
| 買う | kau | to buy |
| 寝る | neru | to sleep |
Daily Actions
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 起きる | okiru | to wake up |
| シャワーを浴びる | shawaa o abiru | to take a shower |
| 掃除する | souji suru | to clean |
| 運動する | undou suru | to exercise |
| 買い物する | kaimono suru | to go shopping |
| 料理する | ryouri suru | to cook |
| テレビを見る | terebi o miru | to watch TV |
| 友達に会う | tomodachi ni au | to meet a friend |
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