Nature & Weather

Introduction

Nature is deeply intertwined with Japanese language and culture. The changing seasons, weather patterns, and natural beauty of Japan are reflected in everyday vocabulary that you'll encounter constantly.

These words help you talk about the world around you and understand weather forecasts.

Themes

All JLPT N5 Vocabulary in This Chapter (25)

1. 天気 てんき Weather; the state of the atmosphere. One of the first words learners use in daily conversation.
2. 雨 あめ Rain; rainfall. An essential weather vocabulary word used in everyday conversation.
3. 雪 ゆき Snow; snowfall. A common word associated with winter and cold weather.
4. 振り ふり Swing; shake; wave. A noun describing a swinging or waving motion.
5. 雲 くも Cloud. Refers to the visible mass of water droplets in the sky.
6. 空 から Emptiness; being empty. Describes the state of having nothing inside.
7. 太陽 たいよう Sun. The star at the centre of the solar system, source of light and warmth.
8. 月 つき Moon. Earth's natural satellite, visible in the night sky.
9. 星 ほし Star; planet; heavenly body. Refers to luminous points visible in the night sky.
10. 山 やま Mountain; hill. A fundamental geography word used constantly in Japan.
11. 川 かわ River; stream. A basic geography word for flowing bodies of water.
12. 海 うみ Sea; ocean; waters. Refers to large bodies of saltwater.
13. 湖 みずうみ Lake. A large body of fresh water surrounded by land.
14. 島 しま Island. A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.
15. 森 もり Forest. A large area densely covered with trees and undergrowth.
16. 木 き Tree; shrub; bush. A fundamental word for plants with wooden trunks.
17. 葉 は Leaf; blade of grass; needle; frond. The flat green part of a plant or tree.
18. 犬 いぬ Dog; canine. The most common domestic pet in Japan alongside cats.
19. 猫 ねこ Cat; feline. One of the most beloved animals in Japanese culture.
20. 鳥 とり Bird. A general term for feathered, winged animals.
21. 動物 どうぶつ Animal. A general term for all creatures in the animal kingdom.
22. 池 いけ Pond. A small, still body of water, often found in parks and gardens.
23. 暑い あつい Hot; warm; sultry. Describes hot weather or ambient temperature.
24. 暖かい あたたかい Warm; mild; pleasantly hot. Describes comfortable, gentle warmth.
25. 涼しい すずしい Cool; refreshing. Describes a pleasantly cool temperature.