Japanese House Vocabulary for Kids: Rooms, Furniture & Easy Chores
Home is where language comes alive labeling spaces and objects turns daily routines into Japanese lessons. Children learn words like いま (ima, living room) and ベッド (beddo, bed) simply by moving through their own home environment.
Rooms of the House
Introduce these core room names as kids walk from one space to another:
- いま (ima, living room)
- だいどころ (daidokoro, kitchen)
- へや (heya, room/bedroom)
- おてあらい (otearai, bathroom)
- にわ (niwa, garden/yard)
Have children point and say each word as they enter the room, anchoring both meaning and pronunciation.
Furniture and Fixtures
Once rooms are labeled, teach key furniture and fixtures:
- テーブル (tēburu, table)
- いす (isu, chair)
- ソファ (sofa, sofa)
- ベッド (beddo, bed)
- ほんだな (hondana, bookshelf)
Stick simple paper labels on each item and read them aloud together for immediate context.
Easy Chores in Japanese
Turn everyday tasks into language practice by naming simple chores:
- そうじする (sōji suru, to clean)
- ぬぐ (nugu, to take off [shoes])
- あらう (arau, to wash)
- たたむ (tatamu, to fold)
- かたづける (katazukeru, to tidy)
As kids finish each chore, prompt them to say the action in Japanese, making chores feel like mini-lessons.
Activities & Games
Room Rundown Race
Create flashcards for each room. Call out a card—「だいどころ！」—and children dash to that room, proudly shouting the word before tagging the next racer.
Furniture Memory Match
Use pairs of cards—one with an image, one with the Japanese word. Lay them face down and play memory match. When a pair is found, children read the word aloud and place both cards in their “room” pile.
Practice Corner
Display a “Home Word Wall” with labels on furniture and a chore chart. Each morning, let a child draw a word and challenge the family to use it five times before bedtime. A sticker for every successful use keeps motivation high.
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Final Thoughts
Labeling rooms, identifying furniture, and naming chores in Japanese makes home a living classroom. Pair these hands-on activities with Dinolingo’s interactive follow-ups, and your child will navigate their daily routine in Japanese with confidence and joy.
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