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Scene illustrating a Japanese-language popular foods conversation

Key Phrases

にほんのたべもののたんご

nihon no tabemono no tango

Learn basic Japanese food vocabulary

にほんのしょくじにくわしくなる

nihon no shokuji ni kuwashiku naru

Familiarize with Japanese staple dishes

にほんのでんとうてきなすいーつをしろう

nihon no de nto u teki na suii tsu o shirou

Explore traditional Japanese sweets

Skills You'll Learn

Identifying Japanese dishes

にほんのりょうりをしる

nihon no ryouri o shiru

Pronouncing Japanese food names

にほんのたべもののなまえをはなす

nihon no tabemono no namae o hanasu

Understanding Japanese food culture

にほんのしょくぶんかをしる

nihon no shoku bunka o shiru

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

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寿司

sushi

Sushi

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🍜

ラーメン

raamen

Ramen

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🍤

天ぷら

tenpura

Tempura

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たこ焼き

takoyaki

Takoyaki

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焼き鳥

yakitori

Yakitori

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すき焼き

sukiyaki

Sukiyaki

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🍢

おでん

oden

Oden

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🍜

うどん

udon

Udon

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🍜

そば

soba

Soba

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