Japanese Classroom Vocabulary: Easy Games to Play with Kids at Home

Bringing the classroom into your living room helps children learn words in context—without pressure. By playing simple games with terms like えんぴつ (enpitsu, pencil) or せんせい (sensei, teacher), kids absorb Japanese vocabulary while having a blast.

Key Classroom Vocabulary

Start with six everyday items and people:

えんぴつ (enpitsu, pencil)

ほん (hon, book)

つくえ (tsukue, desk)

いす (isu, chair)

せんせい (sensei, teacher)

がくせい (gakusei, student)

Write each word on a card, pronounce it together, then place the card on the real object in your room.

Activities & Games

1. Classroom Scavenger Hunt

Hide word cards around the play area. When kids find つくえ, they say “つくえ!” and race to sit at the desk. Repeat with other words—this turns vocabulary into active discovery.

2. Command Relay

Teach simple classroom commands: たって (tatte, stand up), すわって (suwatte, sit down), よんで (yonde, read). Call out a command in Japanese, and children perform the action. Add a stopwatch for friendly competition.

Practice Corner

Keep a “Word Wall” near your learning spot. Each morning, draw one card and challenge the family to use that word five times before dinner. Mark successes with stickers—nothing motivates like a growing collection!

After your home games, open Dinolingo for a matching classroom-words quiz. One family plan unlocks over 50 languages and 40 000+ interactive activities—including animated videos, printable flashcards, and surprise badge rewards—organized by age band (2–5, 6–10, 11–14). Parents can track real-time progress on an ad-free dashboard.

Final Thoughts

Simple games and daily routines turn Japanese classroom vocabulary into second nature. Mix these activities with Dinolingo’s follow-up games, and your child will soon call out “せんせい！” with confidence—and a big smile.

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