Belajar Bahasa Jepang – Bab 4 Minna no Nihongo – Part 1

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will learn basic Japanese from Chapter 4 of the "Minna no Nihongo" textbook. This session focuses on numbers, days of the week, and expressions of time in Japanese. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this guide will provide you with essential vocabulary and practical tips for everyday conversations.

Step 1: Learning Numbers in Japanese

Understanding numbers is crucial for daily interactions. Here’s how to count from one to ten in Japanese:

1. One - 一 (いち - ichi)
2. Two - 二 (に - ni)
3. Three - 三 (さん - san)
4. Four - 四 (し / よん - shi / yon)
5. Five - 五 (ご - go)
6. Six - 六 (ろく - roku)
7. Seven - 七 (しち / なな - shichi / nana)
8. Eight - 八 (はち - hachi)
9. Nine - 九 (きゅう / く - kyuu / ku)
10. Ten - 十 (じゅう - juu)

Practical Tips

• Practice counting aloud to improve pronunciation.
• Use flashcards to memorize these numbers effectively.

Step 2: Days of the Week

Next, let's learn the days of the week in Japanese:

1. Monday - 月曜日 (げつようび - getsuyoubi)
2. Tuesday - 火曜日 (かようび - kayoubi)
3. Wednesday - 水曜日 (すいようび - suiyoubi)
4. Thursday - 木曜日 (もくようび - mokuyoubi)
5. Friday - 金曜日 (きんようび - kinyoubi)
6. Saturday - 土曜日 (どようび - doyoubi)
7. Sunday - 日曜日 (にちようび - nichiyoubi)

Common Pitfalls

• Remember that days of the week all end with "曜日" (youbi), meaning "day."
• Practice saying the days in order to reinforce your memory.

Step 3: Expressions of Time

Now, let’s cover how to express time in Japanese. Here are some basic terms:

• Now - 今 (いま - ima)
• Morning - 朝 (あさ - asa)
• Afternoon - 午後 (ごご - gogo)
• Evening - 夕方 (ゆうがた - yuugata)
• Night - 夜 (よる - yoru)

Practical Application

• Try creating simple sentences using these time expressions. For example:
  • 今は朝です。 (Ima wa asa desu.) - It is morning now.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we covered essential Japanese vocabulary related to numbers, days of the week, and time expressions. Practice these words regularly to enhance your speaking and comprehension skills. For further learning, consider exploring more chapters in the "Minna no Nihongo" series or check out Ryu Sensei's other tutorials. Happy learning!