This resource introduces simple Japanese question words through listening, visual cues, and gesture-based responses.

Students learn to recognise and respond to basic questions in Japanese without needing to form full sentences.

No prior knowledge of Japanese is required.

This resource includes:

• Teacher Notes (lesson overview, pronunciation support, differentiation, and extension ideas)
• 1 student worksheet with matching, listening, and optional tracing activities
• 3 vocabulary cards featuring key Japanese question words

Key vocabulary:

• なに？ (nani?) – What?
• だれ？ (dare?) – Who?
• どこ？ (doko?) – Where?

Ideal for:

• Foundation – Year 2
• Japanese / LOTE programs
• Introducing simple questions in Japanese
• Listening and gesture-based language lessons
• Short language lessons (15–20 minutes)

Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum

Languages – Japanese (Foundation–Level 2)