Irodori: Japanese Starter

A1 Level • Foundations of Japanese

Master everyday survival Japanese with our comprehensive Irodori Starter (A1) book lessons. Perfect for beginners, these structured guides focus on practical real-world communication, essential grammar patterns, situational vocabulary, and native audio practice to hit your next Can-do milestone.

Lesson 1: Good morning!

Learn essential Japanese greetings for daily life situations. Master how to greet people, say goodby...
Greetings & Daily LifeA1Starter

Lesson 2: I'm sorry, I don't really understand.

Learn how to ask for clarification, express language ability, and ask for vocabulary in Japanese. Es...
CommunicationA1Starter

Lesson 3: Nice to meet you.

Master Japanese self-introduction. Learn to state your name, country, and other personal information...
Personal InformationA1Starter

Lesson 4: I live in Tokyo.

Learn to talk about family members, age, and where you live in Japanese. Understand SNS posts about...
Personal InformationA1Starter

Lesson 5: I like udon.

Express food preferences in Japanese. Learn to say what foods you like and dislike, and understand J...
Food & DiningA1Starter

Lesson 6: I'd like a cheeseburger, please.

Learn to order food at restaurants and fast food chains in Japanese. Master polite phrases for reque...
Food & DiningA1Starter

Lesson 7: There are four rooms.

Learn to describe rooms and houses in Japanese. Master numbers, counters, and existence verbs for ta...
Housing & Daily LifeA1Starter

Lesson 8: Where is Yamada-san?

Learn to ask and answer questions about people's locations in Japanese. Master workplace and home lo...
Housing & Daily LifeA1Starter

Lesson 9: Lunch is from noon to 1 o'clock.

Learn to tell time and talk about daily schedules in Japanese. Master time expressions for work and...
Daily LifeA1Starter

Lesson 10: Please lend me the stapler.

Learn to borrow and lend items in Japanese. Master polite requests for office supplies and everyday...
Daily LifeA1Starter

Lesson 11: What kind of manga do you like?

Express preferences for manga, anime, and other hobbies in Japanese. Learn to ask and answer questio...
Hobbies & InterestsA1Starter

Lesson 12: Do you want to go for a drink together?

Learn to make plans and invite friends in Japanese. Master casual conversation for social activities...
Hobbies & InterestsA1Starter

Lesson 13: Does this bus go to the airport?

Learn to ask about bus routes and transportation in Japanese. Master travel vocabulary for getting a...
TransportationA1Starter

Lesson 14: It's a big building, isn't it.

Learn to describe buildings and landmarks in Japanese. Master adjectives for size and appearance.
TransportationA1Starter

Lesson 15: I need some batteries.

Learn to ask for specific products in stores. Master shopping phrases for electronics and everyday i...
ShoppingA1Starter

Lesson 16: How much is this?

Learn to ask about prices and make purchases in Japanese. Master numbers, currency, and shopping con...
ShoppingA1Starter

Lesson 17: I went to see a movie.

Learn to talk about past activities like movies and outings. Master past tense and leisure vocabular...
LeisureA1Starter

Lesson 18: I want to go to a hot spring.

Learn to express desires and talk about Japanese cultural activities like hot springs. Master the 'w...
LeisureA1Starter