Thematic Vocabulary
Japanese vocabulary organized by topic: family, food, numbers, time, body, travel, work, and nature — with Japanese, readings, romaji, and English.
Thematic vocabulary lists help you learn words in context-relevant groups, making them easier to remember and use in real conversations. Each topic covers the most important words from N5 to N3 level.
Topics
| Topic | Link | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Core family members and relationships | ~50 words |
| Food | Foods, drinks, cooking, restaurants | ~80 words |
| Numbers and Counters | Numbers 1–10,000 + key counters | ~60 items |
| Time | Days, months, seasons, time expressions | ~60 words |
| Body | Body parts, health, medical | ~50 words |
| Travel | Transport, accommodation, directions | ~70 words |
| Work | Jobs, office, business, professions | ~60 words |
| Nature | Weather, animals, plants, environment | ~70 words |
How to Use These Lists
- Don't try to memorize all at once: Pick one topic relevant to an upcoming conversation or situation
- Add to Anki: Copy words you want to learn into an Anki deck for SRS reinforcement
- Find them in the wild: After learning a topic, actively look for these words in NHK Easy, manga, or anime
- Learn in sentences: Whenever possible, learn a word with an example sentence attached