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This 35-word Japanese word search introduces elementary learners to basic classroom phrases and greetings. Hidden words include ohayou, arigatou, sensei, sayonara, and numbers from zero to one hundred, covering essential vocabulary for Japanese language beginners. Use it during a Japanese unit, as a warm-up before conversation practice, or as a sub-plan activity for language classes.

Subject:
Foreign Languages
Topic:
Japanese
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated September 2017

Word List

  • OHAYOU
  • REI
  • WATASHI
  • HAI
  • NANDESUKA
  • SUMIMASEN
  • HAJIMEMASYOU
  • ZERO
  • NI
  • ARIGATOU
  • HAIDOUZO
  • EIGO
  • KIRITSU
  • JYU
  • SAN
  • GO
  • IIE
  • TE
  • HYAKU
  • OWARIMASYOU
  • CYAKUSEKI
  • YONJYU
  • OGENKIDESUKA
  • HAYAKU
  • KONBANWA
  • SENSEI
  • DENWA
  • BANGOU
  • ONAMAEWA
  • SAYONARA
  • BOKU
  • KIOTSUKE
  • JYAMATA
  • HACHI
  • NANI

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