Lesson 15

Are you learning Japanese with Minna no Nihongo? Lesson 15 teaches how to say what you like, want to do, or want to have. You will learn how to use simple patterns to talk about your wishes and plans.

This article will help you understand the grammar, vocabulary, and example sentences from Lesson 15. Everything is explained in easy English so that beginners can follow along. Let’s start!

Lesson
Minna no Nihongo 15

🎯 Focus
Desires & Plans

🎓 Level
Beginner

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Talk About What You Want in Japanese

📘 Vocabulary

• ほしい (hoshii) – Want (something)
• ～たい (～tai) – Want to do (verb form)
• くに (kuni) – Country
• しごと (shigoto) – Job
• あたらしい (atarashii) – New
• くるま (kuruma) – Car
• ともだち (tomodachi) – Friend

🧠 Grammar Point

In this lesson, you learn how to say what you want using two grammar forms:

1. [Noun] が ほしいです。
→ I want [noun].
Example: くるま が ほしいです。 → I want a car.

2. [Verb stem] たいです。
→ I want to do [verb].
Example: にほんへ いきたいです。 → I want to go to Japan.

💬 Example Sentences

• あたらしい くるま が ほしいです。 → I want a new car.
• にほんご を べんきょうしたいです。 → I want to study Japanese.
• ともだち に あいたいです。 → I want to meet my friend.
• おいしい もの を たべたいです。 → I want to eat something delicious.

📝 Tips for Practice

• Make a list of things you want in Japanese.
• Write sentences using ～たい form for actions you want to do.
• Use flashcards to learn the new words.
• Practice speaking by saying what you want every day.

📚 What’s Next?

In Lesson 16, you will learn how to make polite requests and suggestions using ～て form. Before moving on, make sure you can talk about your wants clearly. This helps in daily conversation with Japanese people.

Note: This article is made for beginners learning Japanese using Minna no Nihongo. Keep practicing and use what you learn every day!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Do I need to know kanji for Lesson 15?
No, hiragana is enough. Kanji is not required for beginners.

Q2: Is ～たい used for all verbs?
Only action verbs. You cannot use it with あります or います.

Q3: Can I say "ほしい" for people?
No, it’s not polite to say you “want” a person. Use “あいたいです” to say you want to meet someone.

Q4: How can I practice this lesson?
Make sentences about what you want to do or have. Say them out loud every day.