Japanese Essential 1500
1500 essential Japanese words for everyday life and communication
A 1,500-word Japanese vocabulary deck for communication, shopping, transportation, and work. Vocabulary is grouped around situations commonly encountered in daily life in Japan.
Why this pack?
1,500 essential words
Build vocabulary for communication, shopping, transportation, and other everyday situations in Japan.
Workplace vocabulary
Learn useful words for offices and Japanese work environments.
Learn by situation
Vocabulary is grouped into 15+ practical situations you may encounter in Japan.
Spaced repetition review
Review words progressively to reinforce long-term memory.
Preview the words
I (polite, general)
“私はアンです。”
fast (in terms of time)
“A「東京から大阪まで2時間半です。」”
to have children
“うちのネコが子猫を生みました。”
excess, needless
“余計なことを言ってはだめよ。”
to come off, to be removed
“シャツのボタンが取れた。”
originally, by nature
“彼女は元々フランスに行くつもりだったの。”
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Mini Quiz
5–10 quick questions a day — a vocabulary check in under 2 minutes
Matching Quiz
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Full pack test
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