Intro to Japanese Language

How many writing systems are there in Japanese Language?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

Answer explanation

Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji.

Romaji are mainly for foreign learners

Romaji or Roman Letters are basis for PRONUNCIATION ONLY, and not the sole basis for writing Kana.

• TRUE (O=maru)

• FALSE (X)=batsu

It is NOT possible to combine all 3 writing systems in 1 sentence.

• TRUE (O=maru)

• FALSE (X)=batsu

Answer explanation

Sample: 私 は ジェン です。Combination of kanji hiragana katakana and hiragana.

How do you address your teacher Ms. Jen?

• Sensei Jen

• Ms. Jen Sensei

• Jen San Sensei

• Jen Sensei

In saying YOUR OWN NAME, (for example: I am Jen), you should say

• Jen desu

• Jen San desu

• San Jen desu

• Mrs. Jen San

In learning Japanese language or any foreign, direct translation DOES NOT always apply.

• TRUE (O=maru)

• FALSE (X=batsu)

Answer explanation

Always consider the CONTEXT (situation, people involved, etc.)

There are some Japanese words that DOES NOT have any translation in another language.

• TRUE (O=maru)

• FALSE (X=batsu)

You will only know if the sentence is positive or negative or a question at the end of the sentence.

• TRUE (O=maru)

• FALSE (X=batsu)

Answer explanation

The verb is always at the end of the sentence.

The difference between DOUMO and DOUMO ARIGATOU is just the style and has nothing to do with the level of politeness.

• TRUE (O=maru)

• FALSE (X=batsu)

Answer explanation

There are many degree of politeness in Japanese language. Ideally, the longer the sentence the more polite.

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