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Minna no Nihongo Lesson 31 Vocabulary
| Japanese | English |
|---|---|
| 始まります [はじまります] | begin, starts |
| 式が始まります [しきがはじまります] | a ceremony begin, starts |
| 続けます [つづけます] | continue |
| 見つけます [みつけます] | find |
| 受けます [うけます] | take an examination |
| 試験を受けます [しけんをうけます] | Take the exam |
| 入学します [にゅうがくします] | Enroll (a university) |
| 卒業します [そつぎょうします] | graduate (from an university) |
| 出席します [しゅっせきします] | attend |
| 休憩します [きゅうけいします] | take a break, take a rest |
| 連休 [れんきゅう] | consecutive holidays |
| 作文 [さくぶん] | essay, composition |
| 展覧会 [てんらんかい] | exhibition |
| 結婚式 [けっこんしき] | wedding ceremony |
| を葬式 [をそうしき] | funeral |
| 式 [しき] | ceremony |
| 本社 [ほんしゃ] | head office |
| 支店 [してん] | branch office |
| 教会 [きょうかい] | church |
| 大学院 [だいがくいん] | graduate school |
| 動物園 [どうぶつえん] | zoo |
| 温泉 [おんせん] | hot spring, spa |
| お客さん [おきゃくさん] | visitor, guest, customer, client |
| 誰か [だれか] | somebody |
| ～の方 [～のほう] | place toward ~, direction of |
| ずっと | all the time |
| 残ります [のこります] | remain, be left |
| 月に [つきに] | per month |
| 普通の [ふつうの] | ordinary, common, usual |
| インターネット | Internet |
| 村 [むら] | village |
| 映画館 [えいがかん] | movie theater |
| 嫌 [いや] | disagreeable, hateful |
| 空 [そら] | sky |
| 閉じます [とじます] | close |
| 都会 [とかい] | city |
| 子どもたち [こどもたち] | children |
| 自由に [じゆうに] | freely |
| 世界中 [せかいじゅう] | all over the world |
| 集まります [あつまります] | gather |
| 美しい [うつくしい] | beautiful |
| 自然 [しぜん] | nature |
| すばらしさ [すばらしさ] | goodness, virtue |
| 気がつきます [きがきます] | notice, become aware of |
Causative Verbs (〜させる / 〜せる) Explained
What Are Causative Verbs?
They express making or letting someone do something.
Example:
- 母は私に野菜を食べさせた。 (Haha wa watashi ni yasai o tabesaseta.)
→ “My mother made me eat vegetables.” - Definition: When you make/let someone do something.
Why It’s Tricky: It changes based on verb groups:
う-verbs → 〜せる (e.g., 書く → 書かせる)
る-verbs → 〜させる (e.g., 食べる → 食べさせる)
2. Real-Life Examples (Engagement Hook)
🇯🇵 At Work:
社長は私にレポートを書かせました。
(The boss made me write a report.)
🏠 At Home:
母は子供に野菜を食べさせた。
(The mom made her child eat vegetables.)
😂 Funny Meme Idea:
“When your Japanese teacher 覚えさせる (makes you memorize) 100 kanji in one night.”
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How to Form Causative Verbs
| Verb Type | Change | Example |
|---|---|---|
| う-verbs | う → わせる | 書く → 書かせる (make write) |
| る-verbs | る → させる | 食べる → 食べさせる (make eat) |
| Irregular | Special | する → させる (make do) |
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Free Downloads (PDF & Answer Key)
Minna no Nihongo Lesson 31 Vocabulary PDF
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Final Study Tips
- Use flashcards (Anki/Paper) for memorization.
- Practice speaking (e.g., “How do you say ‘make someone wait’?”).
- Review previous lessons (e.g., Lesson 30’s transitive verbs).
Where can I get the Minna no Nihongo Lesson 31 vocabulary PDF for free?
This guide includes a free PDF download
Is there an answer key for Lesson 31 exercises?
Yes! The answer key is available for self-study.
How do I use causative verbs in daily conversation?
Make someone do something: 〜させる
Let someone do something: 〜てもいい (Permission)
Mastered Minna no Nihongo Lesson 31? Here’s What to Do Next!
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Causative verbs (〜させる/〜せる) are essential for JLPT N4 and daily conversation
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- Full word list with answer key
- Real-life example sentences
- Conjugation cheat sheet
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- Download your free Lesson 31 materials (PDF + Anki deck)
- Practice daily: Try writing 3 sentences using 〜させる (e.g., “Make someone wait” = 待たせる)
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