Lesson 7

Are you learning Japanese with Minna no Nihongo? Lesson 7 teaches you how to talk about locations, directions, and places. In this lesson, you will learn important words and sentences to ask where things are, explain where you go, and understand basic location words.

This article explains the main grammar, vocabulary, and example sentences from Lesson 7. It’s written for beginners, so don’t worry if you’re new. Let’s start learning!

Lesson
Minna no Nihongo 7

📍 Focus
Locations & Directions

🎓 Level
Beginner

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Learn to Talk About Places in Japanese

📘 Vocabulary

• どこ (doko) – Where?
• みせ (mise) – Store / Shop
• えき (eki) – Station
• としょかん (toshokan) – Library
• うみ (umi) – Sea / Beach
• まえ (mae) – In front
• うしろ (ushiro) – Behind
• みぎ (migi) – Right
• ひだり (hidari) – Left

🧠 Grammar Point

In Lesson 7, you learn to ask and answer questions about locations:

Question:
「[Place] は どこですか？」
Example: トイレはどこですか？ → Where is the toilet?

Answer:
「[Place] は [Direction] です。」
Example: トイレは みせの うしろです。 → The toilet is behind the store.

You also learn to use へ (e) to show direction or destination:
[Place] へ いきます。
Example: えきへ いきます。 → I am going to the station.

💬 Example Sentences

• としょかんはどこですか。 → Where is the library?
• としょかんは えきの みぎです。 → The library is to the right of the station.
• まいにち えきへ いきます。 → I go to the station every day.
• うみは まえに あります。 → The sea is in front.

📝 Tips for Practice

• Ask questions about where things are around you in Japanese.
• Practice describing where your home, school, or workplace is.
• Use maps and try to explain locations in Japanese.
• Make flashcards with location words and directions.

📚 What’s Next?

In Lesson 8, you will learn how to talk about giving and receiving things, a very useful skill in daily Japanese conversations. Before moving on, practice this lesson well to get comfortable with location words and directions.

Note: This article is made for beginners learning Japanese using Minna no Nihongo. Keep practicing, and your Japanese will improve every day!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Do I need to know kanji for Lesson 7?
No, most sentences use hiragana and katakana. Kanji is not necessary at this stage.

Q2: How do I remember location words?
Practice using flashcards and label things around you in Japanese.

Q3: Can I skip this lesson?
It’s better not to. Knowing how to ask where things are is very useful.

Q4: What if I don’t understand directions?
Try using simple words like left (ひだり) and right (みぎ) first, then add more vocabulary gradually.