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Learn JLPT N4 Vocabulary: 足音 (ashioto)

German Vocabulary: Literature

Die Literatur - literature

Das Buch - book Das Taschenbuch - paperback Der Buchladen - bookshop Die Bücherei - library

Der Leser (m) - reader Die Leserin (f) - reader

Der Autor (m) - author Die Autorin (f) - author Der Schriftsteller (m) - writer Die Schriftstellerin (f) - writer Der Text - text Die Geschichte - story

Die Epik - epic

Die Erzählung - narrative Die Kurzgeschichte - short story Der Roman - novel Die Novelle - novella Das Märchen - fairy tale Die Fabel - fable Die Parabel - parable Das Epos - epic poem Der Kriminalroman - crime novel Die Kinderliteratur - children’s literature Die Autobiographie - (auto)biography Die Memoiren - memoirs Das Tagebuch - diary Die Frauenliteratur - feminist literature Die Belletristik - fiction Das Sachbuch - non fiction Der Kriegsroman - war novel

Der Titel - title Der Untertitel - subtitle Das Kapitel - chapter Die Einleitung - introduction Das Vorwort - preface Die Anmerkung - note Das Zitat - quote Der Prolog - prologue Der Epilog - epilogue Der Absatz - paragraph Die Zeile - line Die Seite - page

Die Handlung - plot Die Rahmenhandlung - frame story Die Nebenhandlung - subplot/secondary plot Der Inhalt - content Die Rückblende - flashback Die Vorausdeutung - foreshadowing Der rote Faden - the central theme Die Figur - character Die Hauptfigur - main character Die Nebenfigur - secondary/minor character Der Held (m) - hero Die Heldin (f) - hero Die direkte Rede - direct speech Die indirekte Rede - indirect speech Der Bewusstseinsstrom - stream of consciousness    Der Höhepunkt - climax

Die Lyrik - poetry

Das Gedicht - poem Der Dichter (m) - poet Die Dichterin (f) - poet Der Vers - verse Der Reim - rhyme Die Strophe - strophe Die Gedichtform - type of poem Die Ballade - ballad Das Sonett - sonnet Das Lied - song Die Ode - ode Die Hymne - hymn

Das Drama - drama (play)

Die Dramatik - drama Die Tragödie - tragedy Die Komödie - comedy Die Tragikkomödie - tragicomedy Der Akt - act Die Aufführung - performance Die Darstellung - acting Der Schauspieler (m) - actor Die Schauspielerin (f) - actress Die Szene - scene Die Bühne - stage Das Bühnenbild - stage set Die Rede - speech Der Monolog - monologue Der Dialog - dialogue Der Konflikt - conflict Die Katastrophe - catastrophe

Die Literaturepochen - Literary Periods

Die Mittelalterliteratur - Medieval Literature (750-1500) Der Humanismus - Humanism (1500–1650) Der Barock - Baroque (1600–1720) Die Aufklärung - The Enlightenment (1680–1789) Der Sturm und Drang - Storm and Stress (1760s-1780s) Die Weimarer Klassik - Weimar Classicism (1788–1832) Die Romantik - Romanticism (1790s-1880s) Der Realismus - Realism (1848–1890) Der Naturalismus - Naturalism (1880–1900) Der Expressionismus - Expressionism (1910–1920) Die Exilliteratur - literature written in exile during Nazi Germany Die Nachkriegsliteratur - Post-war Literature (1945–1967) Die Zeitgenössische Literatur - Contemporary Literature (since 1989)

+ “literature” in some other languages: Albanian: letërsi Danish: litteratur Icelandic: Bókmenntir Italian: letteratura French: Littérature Arabic: الأدب Turkish: Edebiyat Afrikaans: literatuur Swahili: fasihi Zulu: izincwadi Filipino: panitikan Maori: tuhinga Bengali: সাহিত্য Chinese (Traditional): 文學 (wénxué)

JLPT | 日本語能力試験 Hey guys, throughout my time running this studyblr I’ve received a lot of questions regarding the JLPT exam. Personally, I myself have never taken the exam nor am I planning on doing so in the near future, however I have asked my closest friends around me who have taken the exam in the past, or who are currently studying for it, for advice regarding how to prepare for the exams. So below is some advice, information, and resources that I’ve gathered over time. I hope it’ll be able to help answer some of your questions! What is the JLPT and why is it important? The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is an internationally recognised exam that measures the proficiency of non-native Japanese speakers. There are five levels, N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1. N5 is the lowest level, which is equivalent to basic conversational Japanese skills, and N1 is the highest level, equivalent to that of a native speaker. The JLPT is important say for example, if you plan on working in Japan in a job that requires you to use Japanese. How can I take the JLPT? The test is held twice a year (July and December) in some cities, and just once a year in other cities (December). On the official website is a list of institutions that hold the JLPT. Which level should I take? You can attempt sample questions from the different levels on the official website in order to understand which level you are. What will I be tested on? The JLPT tests examiners on their vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening skills. For a full view of all the items you will be tested on, check out the official website for more information. How should I study for the JLPT? There are a lot of websites online with information, resources, and study-guides for each level of the JLPT. This website hosts pdfs with practice tests, official workbooks, mock tests, and answer sheets for each level of the JLPT. It’s a good idea to purchase a textbook so that you can learn new vocabulary, grammar, and kanji, as well as get in some reading practice or practice exercises. -  For N5/N4 I can recommend the Genki series or Minna no Nihongo. -  For N3 Jitsuryoku Up! Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken has been recommended. -  For N2/N1 日本語総まとめ and Kanzen Master (新完全マスター) books have been recommended. I’ve been told kanji is used quite sparingly in the N5/N4 exams, so I’ve been advised that you shouldn’t spend all of your time studying kanji for those exams. A good idea is to focus on the recommended kanji for each level, and spend more time on vocabulary, grammar, and more time on reading and listening comprehension. You should try to study every day if possible. Studying/cramming for a certain amount of hours in just one session each week is not a good way to retain information. You don’t have to study in the traditional sense every single day, it can be anything from reviewing vocabulary, going through kanji flashcards, or talking with Japanese friends. Another good tip is to time yourself with the appropriate exam timings when taking a practice test online to see how you score under exam conditions. Recommended websites and apps: -  Memrise - for vocabulary -  Anki decks - for kanji -  iTalki - speak with conversation partners or Japanese teachers -  Nihongo Ichiban - JLPT materials -  JapaneseTest4You - JLPT materials -  Jisho - good online dictionary -  Nihongonomori - JLPT Youtube channel -  Tanos - JLPT materials Textbook PDF’s: -  Genki I -  Genki II -  Genki Answer Key -  Japanese for Busy People -  Kanji Look and Learn -  A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar -  Tae Kim’s Japanese Grammar Guide Disclaimer: As I mentioned before I’ve never taken the JLPT exam, nor do I plan on taking it anytime soon, so I cannot be certain that all the informatin I’ve listed is correct. If I’m wrong about anything please let me know! 頑張ってください！

「声かけてもらえると助かる」”I’d appreciate it if you could call me.”

〜てもらえると助かる (~てもらえるとたすかる) “I’d appreciate it if you could ~/it’d be helpful if you could ~”

This grammar point is a really polite way to ask someone to do something for you.

The 〜てもらえる part is from the potential form of one of the grammar points for receiving favors 〜てもらう  So basically もらう (to receive) –> もらえる (to be able to receive) 〜てくれる can be used too but 〜てもらう has a more thankful feel to it and the verb 助かる means “to be saved” or “to be helped”

Ex: 明日、空港に迎えに来てもらえると助かります。 　  あした、くうこうにむかえにきてもらえるとたすかります。       I’d appreciate it if you could pick me up tomorrow from the airport.

German Vocabulary: Die Stadt - The City

Picture: Town hall square and Alster lake, Hamburg, Germany.

Die Stadt (f) - The city

das Gebäude (n) - the building

die Straße (f) - the street

der Bürgersteig (m) / das Trottoir (n) (Switzerland & Austria) -  the pavement

das Hochhaus (n) - the tower/high-rise building 

der Wolkenkratzer (m) - the skyscraper

die Ampel (f) - the traffic light

das Verkehrsschild (n) - the traffic sign

das Auto (n) - the car

der Bus (m) - bus 

die Bushaltestelle (f)  - the bus stop

der Zug (m) - the train

die Bahn (f) - the train (less formal)

der Bahnhof (m) - the train station

der Zebrastreifen (m) / der Schutzweg (m) (Austria) / der Fussgängerstreifen (m) (Switzerland) - the crosswalk

das Taxi (n) - the taxi 

das Fahrrad (n) - the bicycle

das Krankenhaus (n) / das Spital (n) (Switzerland & Austria) - the hospital

die Gasse (f) - the alleyway 

die Kreuzung (f)  - the crossing

die Garage (f) - the garage

der Parkplatz (m) - the parking space/parking lot

das Parkhaus (n) - the multi-story car park

das Rathaus (n) - town hall

der Verkehr (m) - the traffic

das Haus (n) - the house

der Platz (m) - the square

die Apotheke (f) - the pharmacy

das Kino (n) - the cinema

Die Post (f) / Das Postamt (n) - the post office

das Hotel (n) - the hotel

das Restaurant (n) - the restaurant

die Bank (f) - the bank 

die Schule (f) - the school

die Universität (f) - the university

der Flughafen (m) - the airport

das Stadion (n) - the stadium

der Park (m) - the park

der Spielplatz (m) - the playground

der Kindergarten (m) - the kindergarten

der Fluss (m) - the river

der Hafen (m) - the harbor/port

die Philharmonie (f) - the philharmonic

die Oper (f) - the opera

das Theater (n) - the theater

die Kirche (f) - the church 

die Kathedrale (f) / der Dom (m) - the cathedral

Die Moschee (f) - the Mosque

Die Synagoge (f) - the Synagogue

★　猫の手も借りたい (neko no te mo karitai) literally means “I even want to borrow a cat’s hand.” ★　You use this kotowaza when you are so busy that you feel like you would even take help from a cat. みなさんはどんな時に猫の手も借りたいですか？ ‎ฅ'ω'ฅ　 http://www.punipunijapan.com/neko-no-te-mo-karitai/

days of the month!The top with the number is how they are normally written out. The hiragana and kanji are how to say them. If you need any help let me know!

🍂 Autumn Vocab List🍂

🍁 Kanji - Kana - Eng 🍁   

🍁 秋 - あき - autumn 🍁

🍁 紅葉 -  こうよう  - autumn colours / leaves changing red 🍁   

🍁 秋風 -  あきかぜ  - autumn breeze / wind  🍁

🍁 秋水 -  しゅうすい  - clear autumn water  🍁

🍁 秋分 -  しゅうぶん  - autumnal equinox 🍁  

🍁 葉 -  は - leaf  🍁

🍁 落ち葉 -  おち ば - fallen leaves  🍁

🍁 枯れ葉 - か れ は - dead leaves  🍁

🍁 松かさ -  まつ かさ  - pinecones   🍁

🍁 焚き火 -  た き び - bonfire  🍁

🍁  冷たい  -  つめ たい  - chilly  🍁

🍁  安楽  -   あんらく  - cosy/comfort 🍁  

Extra!! 

秋分の日 is Autumn Equinox Day - a public holiday that takes place on the 22nd or 23rd of September!

*I am not a native! please feel free to correct me, or even add on your own words!*

spanish expressions of the day:

“[name of a place] está donde Cristo perdió el mechero.” “[name of a place] está donde Cristo dio las tres voces.” “[name of a place] está donde Cristo perdió los clavos.” “[name of a place] está donde Cristo perdió las sandalias.”

Translation and examples:

El Ikea está donde Cristo perdió el mechero - The Ikea is where Christ lost his lighter.

El colegio está donde Cristo dio las tres voces - The school is where Christ screamed thrice (but + literally: where Christ gave the three voices.)

El museo está donde Cristo perdió los clavos - The museum is where Christ lost the nails.

Tu casa está donde Cristo perdió las sandalias - Your house is where Christ lost the sandals.

And all these Christ-y expressions mean ‘in a remote place.’

GENKI I: LESSON 3 NOTES

whoo. this lesson was long and hard. it took me around 12 hours over 4 days. most of the time was spent in the grammar section trying to understand all the particles that were thrown at you this lesson. nevertheless, i persevered and finished the workbook a few hours ago. this lesson also started giving kanji, which added extra time. i really love using jisho.org to look up kanji meanings and the stroke order. the interface is very nice and i highly recommend it! onward to lesson 4! how was your guys’ week?

genki lesson 3/12 countdown to JLPT N5 exam on dec. 3rd - 77 days