Foreign Language 1 Vocabulary Quiz
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What does the Japanese word "watashi" mean?

I (formal for males, normal for females)

The Japanese suffix "~san" expresses what?

  • A geographic location
  • Politeness (correct)
  • A profession
  • A family name

What does the Japanese word "boku" mean?

I (normal for males)

What does the Japanese word "ginkouin" mean?

<p>Bank employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese word "kenkyuusha" mean?

<p>Researcher, scholar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese word "hajimemashite" mean?

<p>How do you do? (lit. I am meeting you for the first time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese word "~kara kimashita" mean?

<p>I’m from ~ country</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese phrase "Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu" mean?

<p>Pleased to meet you (lit. Pleased be nice to me.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese phrase "Shitsureidesuga" mean?

<p>Excuse me but (used when asking someone for personal information such as their name or address.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese phrase "(o)Namae wa?" mean?

<p>May I have your name?</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese phrase "Kochira wa ~ san desu." mean?

<p>This is Mr./Ms. ~</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese word "arigatou" mean?

<p>Thank you (normal)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese phrase "arigatou gozaimasu" mean?

<p>Thank you (formal)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese word "douitashimashite" mean?

<p>You’re welcome (normal)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese word "ohayou" sound like in English?

<p>Ohio</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese word "ohayou gozaimasu" mean?

<p>Good morning (formal, normal)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese word "konnichiwa" mean?

<p>Hello (normal)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese word "kombanwa" mean?

<p>Good evening (normal)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese word "sayonara" mean?

<p>Goodbye (normal)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese phrase "ganbatte kudasai" mean?

<p>Hang in there</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese phrase "ki o tsukete kudasai" mean?

<p>Be careful, Take care</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the fictitious company mentioned in the text?

<p>IMC</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the fictitious hospital mentioned in the text?

<p>Koube Byouin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the fictitious university mentioned in the text?

<p>Sakura Daigaku</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Particle "Wa"

A particle that marks the topic of a sentence. It's often translated as "as for" or "speaking of".

Linking Verb "Desu"

A verb used to link a subject to a description, similar to 'am', 'is', or 'are' in English.

N1 wa N2 desu

The phrase 'N1 wa N2 desu' is the basic sentence structure to express a statement in Japanese. It means 'N1 is N2'.

N1 wa N2 ja arimasen

The phrase 'N1 wa N2 ja arimasen' is the basic sentence structure to express a negative statement in Japanese. It means 'N1 is not N2'.

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N1 wa N2 desu ka

The phrase 'N1 wa N2 desu ka' is the basic sentence structure to express a question in Japanese. It means 'Is N1 N2?'

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Particle 'Mo'

The word 'mo' means 'also' or 'too' in Japanese.

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N1 no N2

The phrase 'N1 no N2' means 'N2 is belonging to N1' or 'N2 is made by N1'.

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Suffix '~ san'

The suffix '~san' is used to express politeness when addressing someone. It's similar to 'Mr.', 'Ms.', or 'Mrs.' in English.

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Kore wa N desu

The phrase 'kore wa N desu' means 'This is a N'.

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Sore wa N desu

The phrase 'sore wa N desu' means 'That (near you) is a N'.

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Are wa N desu

The phrase 'are wa N desu' means 'That (over there) is a N'.

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Kono N

The phrase 'kono N' means 'This N'.

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Sono N

The phrase 'sono N' means 'That (near you) N'.

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Ano N

The phrase 'ano N' means 'That (over there) N'.

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Sou Desu

The phrase 'sou desu' means 'Yes, it is' or 'That's right' in Japanese.

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Sou ja arimasen

The phrase 'sou ja arimasen' means 'No, it isn't' or 'That's not right' in Japanese.

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Clarifying Question ~ka

The phrase '~ ka' means 'Is it ~?' or 'Is this ~?' in Japanese, used for clarification.

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N1 no N2

The phrase 'N1 no N2' means 'N1's N2' or 'N2 belonging to N1' or 'N2 of N1'.

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Chigaimasu

The phrase 'chigaimasu' means 'No, it's not' or 'It's different' in Japanese.

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Sou desu ka

The phrase 'sou desu ka' means 'Is that so?' or 'Really?' in Japanese, used for confirming new information.

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Koko wa N desu

The phrase 'koko wa N desu' means 'This place is N'.

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Soko wa N desu

The phrase 'soko wa N desu' means 'That place near you is N'.

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Asoko wa N desu

The phrase 'asoko wa N desu' means 'That place over there is N'.

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Doko desu ka

The phrase 'doko desu ka' means 'Where is it?' or 'Where is that?' in Japanese.

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Kochira wa N desu

The phrase 'kochira wa N desu' means 'This way is N' or 'This place is N' (polite).

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Sochira wa N desu

The phrase 'sochira wa N desu' means 'That way near you is N' (polite).

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Achira wa N desu

The phrase 'achira wa N desu' means 'That way over there is N' (polite).

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Dochira desu ka

The phrase 'dochira desu ka' means 'Which way is it?' or 'Where is that?' (polite).

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N1 wa N2 de Vmasu

The phrase 'N1 wa N2 de Vmasu' indicates the place/tool used to perform an action.

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V masen ka

The phrase 'V masen ka' is a polite invitation to do something.

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Ima, ~ji, ~fun desu

The phrase 'ima, ~ji, ~fun desu' is a polite invitation to do something.

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N time ni Vmasu

The phrase 'N time ni Vmasu' indicates the time when an action is performed.

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N1 kara N2 made desu

The phrase 'N1 kara N2 made desu' indicates a duration or range.

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Study Notes

Foreign Language 1 Vocabulary (Kotoba)

  • Watashi: (formal for females, normal for males) you
  • Anata: you (singular/normal)
  • Anohito/Anokata: That person, he, she (anokata is the equivalent form of Ano hito)
  • ~san: Mr., Ms. (suffix added to a name expressing politeness)
  • ~chan: Suffix often added to a child's name instead of ~san
  • ~kun (boys): Suffix often added to a child's name
  • ~jin: Suffix meaning "a national of" (e.g., Amerika jin, an American)
  • Boku: (normal for males) I
  • Kare: he
  • Kanojo: she
  • Sensei: Teacher, instructor (not used referring to one's own job)
  • Kyoushi: Teacher, instructor
  • Gakusei: student
  • Kaishain: Company employee
  • Shain: Employee of ~ company (used with a company's name)
  • Ginkouin: Bank employee
  • Isha: [medical] doctor
  • Kenkyuusha: Researcher, scholar
  • Daigaku: university
  • Byouin: hospital
  • Dare/Donata: Who
  • ~sai/nan-sai/oikutsu: ~years old
  • Hai: Yes
  • Iie: no
  • Hajimemashite: How do you do? (lit. I am meeting you for the first time. Used as the first phrase when introducing oneself.)
  • ~kara kimashita: I'm from ~ country
  • Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu: Pleased to meet you (lit. Pleased be nice to me)
  • Shitsureidesuga: Excuse me but (used when asking someone for personal information like name or address.)
  • (o) Namae wa?: May I have your name?

Additional Japanese Vocabulary

  • Kochira wa~ san desu: This is Mr./Ms.~
  • Arigatou: Thank you. (normal)
  • Arigatou gozaimasu: Thank you. (formal)
  • Douitashimashite: You're welcome. (normal)
  • Ohayou/Ohayou gozaimasu: Good morning (informal/normal and formal)
  • Konnichiwa: Hello. (normal)
  • Kombanwa: Good evening. (normal)
  • Sayonara: Goodbye. (normal)
  • Gambatte kudasai: Hang in there
  • Ki o tsukete kudasai: Be careful, Take care
  • Kochira: This way, this place (polite)
  • Sochira: That way, that place (polite)
  • So-ko/Aso-ko: There, that place (nearby/over there)
  • Koko: Here (this place)
  • Doko: Where?
  • Ohayou gozaimasu: Good morning (formal)
  • Arigatou gozaimasu: Thank you (formal)

Sentence Structure/Grammar

  • N1 wa N2 desu: N1 is the topic, N2 is a noun, desu is a linking verb - N1 topic N2 form, (ex. Watashi wa was micheru desu)
  • N1 wa N2 ja arimasen: Negative answer N1 N2 JA ARIMASEN (Watashi wa micheru JA arimasen), N1 is not N2.
  • N1 wa N2 desu ka: Question form N1 N2 DESU KA (Watashi wa micheru desu ka, Is it true that watashi is mischeru?)
  • N1 no N2 desu: It refers to belonging for example (NTC no gakusei desu)
  • N1 mo N2 desu: Example: Watashi wa sensei desu. Mauricio San mo NTC no sensei desu - N1 is N2 too.

Useful Words & Information

  • Countries, People, and Languages: Includes names of countries and languages.
  • Countries, People, and Languages: Includes names of countries and languages.

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Test your knowledge of essential vocabulary from Foreign Language 1. This quiz covers important terms and suffixes that express politeness and identity in Japanese. Enhance your language skills by identifying and using these words effectively.

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