Lesson 5

Are you learning Japanese with Minna no Nihongo? Lesson 5 teaches how to talk about where you go, with whom, and how you get there. In this lesson, you will learn how to ask and answer questions about going places, using transportation, and going out with someone.

This article will explain the important grammar, vocabulary, and example sentences from Lesson 5. It’s beginner-friendly, so don’t worry — everything is explained clearly. Ready? Let’s go!

Lesson
Minna no Nihongo 5

📍 Focus
Places, People & Transport

🎓 Level
Beginner

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Learn to Talk About Places & Travel in Japanese

📘 Vocabulary

• いきます (ikimasu) – to go
• きます (kimasu) – to come
• かえります (kaerimasu) – to return/go home
• がっこう (gakkou) – school
• えき (eki) – station
• くるま (kuruma) – car
• でんしゃ (densha) – train
• ともだち (tomodachi) – friend

🧠 Grammar Point

In Lesson 5, you learn three useful grammar patterns:

[Place] へ いきます → I go to [Place].
Example: がっこうへ いきます。 → I go to school.

[Person] と いきます → I go with [Person].
Example: ともだちと いきます。 → I go with my friend.

[Transport] で いきます → I go by [Transport].
Example: くるまで いきます。 → I go by car.

💬 Example Sentences

• がっこうへ いきます。→ I go to school.
• ともだちと いきます。→ I go with my friend.
• でんしゃで いきます。→ I go by train.
• まいにち うちへ かえります。→ I go home every day.

📝 Tips for Practice

• Say where you are going in Japanese every day.
• Practice sentences using “と” (with) and “で” (by).
• Write your travel plans in Japanese.
• Listen to Japanese travel videos to hear how native speakers speak.

📚 What’s Next?

In Lesson 6, you will learn how to do things like eat, drink, see, and listen. But before that, make sure you are confident with Lesson 5. It’s very useful for talking about your plans and daily movement.

Note: This article is made for beginners learning Japanese using Minna no Nihongo. Keep learning step by step, and you will get better day by day!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Do I need to memorize all transportation words?
No, just learn the common ones first like car, train, and bus.

Q2: Is “へ” and “に” the same?
Almost. In this lesson, both are used to show direction. “へ” is more focused on direction.

Q3: How can I practice the grammar?
Try making simple sentences about where you go, with whom, and how.

Q4: Is this lesson important?
Yes! It helps you talk about travel and daily life clearly in Japanese.