Genki I 【PREMIUM ◆】

“My name is…” — Watashi no namae wa…

Ganbatte kudasai. You’re on your way.

Genki I is the sound of your first real conversation, even if it’s just “What time is it?” It’s the feeling of recognizing a word on a menu. It’s the courage to say Wakarimasen (“I don’t understand”) and not feel embarrassed. Genki I

Here’s a short, evocative piece written for someone using Genki I —the classic Japanese textbook for beginners. It captures the feeling of starting that journey. The First Step “My name is…” — Watashi no namae wa…

The dialogues are charmingly mundane. Yamada-san is always late. Takeshi loves sushi. Mary-san is from America. You find yourself whispering the phrases while making coffee: Ohayou gozaimasu. Sumimasen. Onegai shimasu. Genki I