Japanese Language Revision : Unit 1.1 - Unit 1.3

The Japanese word for “Japan” is ‘Nihon’ or ‘Nippon’.

What does the word literally translate to in English?

• Island of the Winds

• Land of the Samurai

• Land of the Rising Sun

• Country of the Golden Sun

Japan is famous for its unique writing systems.

Which of the following correctly matches the type of character with its usage?

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  Kanji – Used for nouns, verbs, and adjectives derived from Chinese

• Katakana – Used for native Japanese words and grammatical functions

• Romaji – A traditional Japanese alphabet used for formal writing

• Hiragana – Used for writing foreign loan words

If you are attending a formal meeting in Japan and someone says “どうぞよろしくおねがいします (Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu),” how should you respond politely?

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  さようなら (Sayounara)

• こちらこそ (Kochira koso)

• ありがとう (Arigatou)

• すみません (Sumimasen)

Japan’s cultural regions are diverse. Which place is known for its distinct dialect, famous street food like takoyaki, and a more relaxed style of communication compared to Tokyo?

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  Hokkaidou

• Tokyo

• Okinawa

• Osaka

Which of the following sentences contains a “small つ” that doubles the consonant sound, lengthening the syllable?

• すし (Sushi)

• ありがとう (Arigatou)

• まって (Matte)

• こんばんは (Konbanwa)

What does the phrase “どうもありがとうございます (Doumo arigatou gozaimasu)” mean in English?

• You’re welcome

• Thank you very much

• How are you?

• I’m sorry

How would you ask someone’s name in Japanese using polite language?

• おげんきですか？ (Ogenki desu ka?)

• あなたはなんさいですか？ (Anata wa nansai desu ka?)

• げんきですか？ (Genki desu ka?)

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  あなたのなまえはなんですか？ (Anata no namae wa nan desu ka?)

Kanji are used to represent nouns, stems of verbs, and adjectives.

Which of the following is an example of Kanji?

• すし (sushi)

• マンガ (manga)

• 日本 (Nihon)

• アニメ (anime)

In a Japanese household, when someone says “いってきます (Ittekimasu),” what is the appropriate response from the person staying behind?

• いってらっしゃい (Itterasshai)

• ごちそうさまでした (Gochisousama deshita)

• さようなら (Sayounara)

• おかえりなさい (Okaeri nasai)

What does the phrase “ごちそうさまでした (Gochisousama deshita)” mean, and when would you use it?

• "Good night," said before going to sleep

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  "Thank you for the food," said after eating

• "Welcome back," said when someone returns home

• "Thank you for the food," said before eating