Review: people and belongings
Bring Unit 2 together through a practical exchange and 6 retrieval questions.
What you’ll work on
- Use the main patterns from Unit 2 together
- Recall phrases before revealing the answer
- Identify a specific item to revisit
A short conversation
Google voice when available; device voice as a fallback. Kana readings help you read the written words; they do not show pitch accent.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- これkorethis
- はwatopic markerPronounced wa. Marks what the sentence is about; it does not mean “is”.
- だれのdarenowhose
- ほんhonbook
- ですdesupolite statement endingAdds a polite style. English may use “is”, “am”, or “are”, or leave it unexpressed.
- か。kaquestion markerMakes the sentence a question; English often changes its word order instead.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- わたしのwatashinomy
- ほんhonbook
- です。desupolite statement endingAdds a polite style. English may use “is”, “am”, or “are”, or leave it unexpressed.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- にほんごnihongoJapanese language
- のnolinking particleLinks the following noun to the preceding word; its English wording depends on the relationship.
- ほんhonbook
- ですdesupolite statement endingAdds a polite style. English may use “is”, “am”, or “are”, or leave it unexpressed.
- か。kaquestion markerMakes the sentence a question; English often changes its word order instead.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- はい。haiyes
- にほんごnihongoJapanese language
- がgasubject / focus markerMarks the subject or the item described with expressions such as 好き and わかる.
- すきsukiliked / fond ofJapanese describes something as liked; English often uses the verb “like”.
- です。desupolite statement endingAdds a polite style. English may use “is”, “am”, or “are”, or leave it unexpressed.
The subject is understood from context in Japanese. English adds “I”, “you”, or “we” as needed. Match meaningful word groups, not individual characters.
Connect the patterns
Choose a pattern by meaning: noun + です for identity, noun + の + noun for a relationship, and が好きです for a preference.
Before a noun, use この rather than これ and 静かな rather than 静か. Remember that きれい belongs to the な-adjective group.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- これkorethis
- はwatopic markerPronounced wa. Marks what the sentence is about; it does not mean “is”.
- だれのdarenowhose
- ほんhonbook
- ですdesupolite statement endingAdds a polite style. English may use “is”, “am”, or “are”, or leave it unexpressed.
- か。kaquestion markerMakes the sentence a question; English often changes its word order instead.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- わたしのwatashinomy
- ほんhonbook
- です。desupolite statement endingAdds a polite style. English may use “is”, “am”, or “are”, or leave it unexpressed.
Recall, check, then try again
Cover the dialogue and build a similar exchange with one changed detail. Then listen and compare your version with the taught pattern. Small changes expose what you can use without copying.
Try every question before revealing answers. A checkpoint is a personal study check, not a certification or a JLPT level. Review errors and repeat the speaking task after a break.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- にほんごnihongoJapanese language
- のnolinking particleLinks the following noun to the preceding word; its English wording depends on the relationship.
- ほんhonbook
- ですdesupolite statement endingAdds a polite style. English may use “is”, “am”, or “are”, or leave it unexpressed.
- か。kaquestion markerMakes the sentence a question; English often changes its word order instead.
How the words match
Tap a word in either language to see its partner. Some phrases work as a group; particles explain the grammar.
- はい。haiyes
- にほんごnihongoJapanese language
- がgasubject / focus markerMarks the subject or the item described with expressions such as 好き and わかる.
- すきsukiliked / fond ofJapanese describes something as liked; English often uses the verb “like”.
- です。desupolite statement endingAdds a polite style. English may use “is”, “am”, or “are”, or leave it unexpressed.
The subject is understood from context in Japanese. English adds “I”, “you”, or “we” as needed. Match meaningful word groups, not individual characters.
Lesson vocabulary
Listen once, say it aloud, and try to recall the Japanese before looking.
| Japanese / reading | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| 私 わたし | I / me | |
| 学生 がくせい | student | |
| これ これ | this (thing) | |
| それ それ | that (thing near you) | |
| 高い たかい | expensive / high | |
| 安い やすい | inexpensive |
Practice questions
Try every question, then check your answers. Punctuation and spacing do not affect your score. Use the displayed Japanese spelling or the complete kana reading; mixed spellings are accepted only when explicitly listed. Long vowels, small kana, and verb endings matter.
Showing an answer makes that question a practice item worth zero for this attempt. Retry with the answers hidden when you’re ready. If audio cannot play, use Show answer / text to practice by reading.
Independent practice
These are independent practice tasks. The site does not record your voice, save your writing, or grade open-ended answers. Ask a teacher or conversation partner for feedback when you can.
Speaking practice
Perform a conversation about people and belongings. Change two details and include one follow-up question or request for repetition.
Writing practice
Write four connected lines using this unit. Mark a form or phrase you needed to look up, then rewrite that line from memory.
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