Minna no Nihongo Lesson 02 – Kanji Vocabulary

The kanji in this lesson relate to everyday objects and items. Learners connect character shapes with meanings and readings, improving recognition on labels, signs, and basic materials.
KanjiKanaMeaning
ほんbook
辞書じしょdictionary
雑誌ざっしmagazine
新聞しんぶんnewspaper
手帳てちょうpocket notebook
名刺めいしbusiness card
鉛筆えんぴつpencil
時計とけいwatch, clock
かさumbrella
くるまcar
つくえdesk
[お]土産[お]みやげsouvenir, present
英語えいごthe English language
日本語にほんごthe Japanese language
~語~ごafter ~ (duration of time)
なにwhat