Japanese Basic Information Test

How many writing systems are used in Japan?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 5

Choose the correct answer that correctly names all of the 3 writing systems in Japan?

• Kanji, Katakana, Romaji

• Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji

• Romaji, Hiragana, Kanji

How many characters are there in the Hiragana and Katakana Alphabets?

• 40

• 46

• 35

• 42

When you first meet someone or say hello in Japan, what is the important thing you need to remember to do?

• Shake hands

• High Five

• Wave

• Bow

What is an Obento?

• A lunchbox

• A type of Japanese drink

• A Japanese martial art

• The dress worn on special occasions

What 2 colours are the Japanese flag made up of?

• Red, Green

• Blue, Yellow

• Red, White

• Black, White

The following characters (け　ケ) both represent the sound Ke. What do we know about the Hiragana and Katakana writing systems?

• They are pronounced the same way.

• They are used for the same purposes.

• They never appear together in a sentence.

Which one of the following expressions means 'Hello' in Japan?

• こんにちは

• さようなら

• おはようございます

• どうぞよろしく

Which of the following instructions means 'Please sit down' in Japanese?

• みてください

• たってください

• すわってください

• よんでください

What is something you need to do when you enter a Japanese home?

• Take off your jacket

• Bow and say a prayer

• Remove your shoes

• Say hello