Vocabulary List

  1. 峡谷 (きょうこく, kyōkoku) - Gorge
  2. 滝 (たき, taki) - Waterfall
  3. 緑 (みどり, midori) - Greenery
  4. 町 (まち, machi) - Town
  5. 船 (ふね, fune) - Boat
  6. 神社 (じんじゃ, jinja) - Shrine
  7. 岩 (いわ, iwa) - Rock
  8. 太陽 (たいよう, taiyō) - Sun
  9. 伝説 (でんせつ, densetsu) - Legend
  10. 漕ぐ (こぐ, kogu) - To row
  11. 見る (みる, miru) - To see
  12. 歩く (あるく, aruku) - To walk
  13. 隠れる (かくれる, kakureru) - To hide
  14. 探す (さがす, sagasu) - To search
  15. 楽しむ (たのしむ, tanoshimu) - To enjoy

Vocabulary in Context

Let's use the vocabulary in sentences that relate to Maria's diary entry.

If you want a more in-depth look at the vocab from today’s lesson, go to LearnJapanese.com/123. There’s an interactive lesson featuring today’s vocabulary provided by Sou Sensei from NIHON 123. You can also scan the QR code below if you hate typing.

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Practice Exercise

  1. Translate the following sentences into Japanese using the vocabulary list.

    a. I visited Takachiho Gorge.
    b. I saw the beautiful waterfall.
    c. I walked following the rocks.
    
  2. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the vocabulary list.

    a. 小さな ______ を借りました。
    (I rented a small boat.)
    
    b. 神社を ______ 。
    (I visited the shrine.)
    
    c. ______ がいっぱいの景色を楽しみました。
    (I enjoyed the scenery full of greenery.)
    

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