Lesson 10: Japanese Classes
I'd like to join a Japanese class, but...
This lesson focuses on finding and joining community classes in Japan. You'll learn how to read class flyers, ask questions about classes, discuss Japanese language courses with friends, and answer questions about your language learning background when applying for classes.

Key topics:
- ・Reading community class flyers and understanding basic information
- ・Topic 2: Asking questions about classes you're interested in joining
- ・Discussing Japanese language classes with friends
- ・Answering questions about your language learning experience
- ・Topic 5: Understanding Japanese community centers and cultural activities
- ・Learning about martial arts like Aikido in Japan
Vocabulary
Conversation
Kanji
Grammar Rules
Rule 1: V-てみたいんですが…
Use て-form + みたいんですが to express that you want to try doing something new and politely lead into a request for information. The みたい means 'to try (doing)', and んですが softens the statement, inviting the listener to help or respond.
Rule 2: [期間] (に)~回
Use this pattern to express frequency—how many times something happens within a certain time period. The particle に is optional but common with fixed intervals like 週に (per week), 月に (per month), 年に (per year). 回 (かい) is the counter for number of times.
Rule 3: V-ましょうか?
Use verb stem + ましょうか to politely offer to do something for someone. It means 'Shall I do ~?' or 'Would you like me to do ~?' This is a helpful, service‑oriented expression often used in shops, restaurants, or when helping a friend.
Rule 4: Asking for clarification
Use ~は、どういう意味ですか to ask the meaning of a word or phrase you don't understand. どういう is a question word meaning 'what kind of' or 'what (meaning)'. This is a direct but polite way to request a definition.
Rule 5: N のとき、~
Use noun + のとき to say 'at the time of noun' or 'when (during) noun'. This is used to situate an event within a specific life stage, event, or situation. For verbs, use verb dictionary form + とき or verb past form + とき depending on timing.
Exercises
Question 1
Complete the sentence to politely say 'I'd like to try aikido…'
合気道を______みたいんですが…
Question 2
What is the correct reading of 先生?
______、おはようございます。
Question 3
Complete the sentence meaning 'The Japanese class is once a week.'
日本語クラスは______1回です。
Question 4
What is the meaning of 全部 in '全部食べました'?
Question 5
Choose the correct offer meaning 'Shall I bring you a flyer for the class?'
教室のチラシを______ましょうか?
Question 6
Choose the correct reading of 午前 to complete the sentence.
______九時です。
Question 7
What does '「ぼご」は、どういう意味ですか?' mean?
Question 8
Choose the correct reading of 参加する to complete the sentence.
イベントに______します。
Question 9
Complete the sentence meaning 'When I was in high school, I studied a little Japanese.'
高校の______、少し日本語を勉強しました。
Question 10
Choose the correct reading of 午後 to complete the sentence.
______三時です。
Question 11
Complete the sentence meaning 'I'd like to try lunch at this restaurant; is a reservation necessary?'
このレストランのランチを食べて______んですが、予約が必要ですか?
Question 12
Choose the correct reading of 回 in '二回行きました'.
二______行きました。
Question 13
Choose the correct response to 'お持ちしましょうか?' (Shall I carry it for you?)
Question 14
What is the meaning of 教室 in '教室に入ります'?
Question 15
Complete the sentence meaning 'Please take this medicine three times a day.'
この薬は一日に______飲んで下さい。
Question 16
Choose the correct reading of 用意する to complete the sentence.
宿題を______しました。
Question 17
How do you ask 'What does 'itadakimasu' mean?'
Question 18
Choose the correct reading of 教科書 to complete the sentence.
______を開けて下さい。
Question 19
Complete the sentence meaning 'During the exam, please don't be nervous.'
試験の______、緊張しないで下さい。
Question 20
Choose the correct reading of 全部 to complete the sentence.
______食べました。