N5 Topic-Based Conversation — Post Office & Bank
An N5 conversation course for everyday life in Japan: sending letters and parcels at the post office, opening a bank account, depositing and withdrawing money, using an ATM, making transfers, and handling problems like a lost card.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for self-learners and JLPT candidates preparing for N5, with emphasis on daily-life, conversation through structured lessons and guided practice. Study 8 step-by-step lessons with free interactive quizzes on Minna Nihongo. Ideal if you want exam-style review, daily study habits, and measurable progress without a classroom schedule.
Lessons
- Sending a Letter at the Post Office — Learn the basic words and phrases for buying stamps, writing an address, and sending a letter in Japan.
- Sending a Package — Talk about weight, size, and delivery options when sending a parcel at the post office or by courier.
- Other Services at the Post Office — Use the post office for more than mail: currency exchange, copies, savings, and waiting your turn at the counter.
- Opening a Bank Account — Open a bank account in Japan: the documents you need, the form you fill in, and what you receive.
- Depositing and Withdrawing Money — Deposit and withdraw money at the bank counter and talk about amounts, balances, and bills.
- Using an ATM — Follow the steps at a Japanese ATM: insert the card, enter the PIN, choose an amount, and take your cash and receipt.
- Making a Bank Transfer — Send money to another person: bank name, branch, account number, name on the account, and the transfer fee.
- When Something Goes Wrong — Report a lost cash card, stop the card, have it reissued, and talk about wrong amounts and reporting to the police.
Sample vocabulary from this course
- 荷物（にもつ） (荷物): luggage, package
- 郵便局（ゆうびんきょく） (郵便局): post office
- 両替（りょうがえ） (両替): currency exchange, changing money
- 預ける（あずける） (預ける): to deposit, to leave in someone's care
- 銀行（ぎんこう） (銀行): bank
- 貯金（ちょきん） (貯金): savings, saving money
- 小包（こづつみ） (小包): parcel
- 預金（よきん） (預金): deposit, savings
- 口座（こうざ） (口座): bank account
- 手紙（てがみ） (手紙): letter
- 切手（きって） (切手): postage stamp
- 引き出す（ひきだす） (引き出す): to withdraw (money)
- 通帳（つうちょう） (通帳): bankbook, passbook
- 箱（はこ） (箱): box
- 保険（ほけん） (保険): insurance
- 受付（うけつけ） (受付): reception desk
- 封筒（ふうとう） (封筒): envelope
- 残高（ざんだか） (残高): account balance
- キャッシュカード (キャッシュカード): cash card, ATM card
- 送り先（おくりさき） (送り先): destination, where something is sent
- 重さ（おもさ） (重さ): weight
- 印鑑（いんかん） (印鑑): personal seal, stamp
- 金額（きんがく） (金額): amount of money
- 番号札（ばんごうふだ） (番号札): numbered ticket
- はがき (はがき): postcard
- 順番（じゅんばん） (順番): one's turn, order
- 住所（じゅうしょ） (住所): address
- 大きさ（おおきさ） (大きさ): size
- サイン (サイン): signature, to sign
- 札（さつ） (札): banknote, bill
- 宅配便（たくはいびん） (宅配便): home delivery service
- 用紙（ようし） (用紙): form, sheet of paper
- 身分証明書（みぶんしょうめいしょ） (身分証明書): identification document
- 小銭（こぜに） (小銭): small change, coins
- 宛名（あてな） (宛名): the recipient's name and address
- 入金（にゅうきん） (入金): paying in, deposit
- 送る（おくる） (送る): to send
- 記入（きにゅう） (記入): filling in (a form)
- 在留カード（ざいりゅうカード） (在留カード): residence card
- 伝票（でんぴょう） (伝票): shipping form, slip