Minna no Nihongo Lesson 12 – Kanji Vocabulary

The kanji in this lesson relate to food, taste preferences, and health conditions. Learners become familiar with characters commonly seen on menus, notices, and basic health-care materials.
KanjiKanaMeaning
簡単「な」かんたん「な」easy, simple
近いちかいNear
遠いとおいFar
速い, 早いはやいQuick, early
遅いおそいSlow, late
[人が~]多い[ひとが~] おおいmany [people], much
[人が~]少ない[ひとが~]すくないfew [people], a little
温かい,暖かいあたたかいWarm
涼しいすずしいCool
甘いあまいSweet
辛いからいSpicy
重いおもいHeavy
軽いかるいLight
季節きせつSeason
はるSpring
なつSummer
あきAutumn
ふゆWinter
天気てんきWeather
あめRain
ゆきSnow
曇りくもりCloudy
空港くうこうAirport
うみSea
世界せかいWorld
[お]祭り[お]まつりfestival
すき焼きすきやきSukiyaki
刺身さしみSashimi
豚肉ぶたにくpork
とり肉とりにくchicken
牛肉ぎゅうにくbeef
生け花いけばなFlower arrangement
紅葉もみじRed leaves
初めてはじめてFor the first time