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Which of the following actions primarily involves the 'Hitosuyubi'?
Which of the following actions primarily involves the 'Hitosuyubi'?
- Supporting a heavy load using the entire hand.
- Delicately pointing at a specific Kanji character in a text. (correct)
- Playing a complex chord on a guitar.
- Gripping a sword tightly during Kenjutsu practice.
A Kabuki actor applies heavy makeup to their face, emphasizing the area from their eyebrows to the upper lip. Which anatomical regions are they primarily focusing on?
A Kabuki actor applies heavy makeup to their face, emphasizing the area from their eyebrows to the upper lip. Which anatomical regions are they primarily focusing on?
- The upper third of the head.
- The neck and upper body.
- The lower third of the head.
- The middle third of the head. (correct)
During a medical examination, a doctor needs to palpate a patient's throat. What is the correct Japanese term for the area the doctor will examine?
During a medical examination, a doctor needs to palpate a patient's throat. What is the correct Japanese term for the area the doctor will examine?
- Nodo (correct)
- Mune
- Kata
- Hana
Which set of actions would most directly make use of a 'Tenohira?'
Which set of actions would most directly make use of a 'Tenohira?'
A chef is teaching an apprentice how to properly hold a delicate piece of sushi. They emphasize using three specific points of contact. Which combination of body parts would be MOST suitable for this task?
A chef is teaching an apprentice how to properly hold a delicate piece of sushi. They emphasize using three specific points of contact. Which combination of body parts would be MOST suitable for this task?
Flashcards
Upper third of the head (Japanese)
Upper third of the head (Japanese)
The area from the forehead to the eyebrows.
Middle third of the head (Japanese)
Middle third of the head (Japanese)
Area from eyebrows to the upper lip.
Lower third of the head (Japanese)
Lower third of the head (Japanese)
Area from the lip to the chin and throat.
Neck (Japanese)
Neck (Japanese)
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Elbow (Japanese)
Elbow (Japanese)
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Study Notes
- Head is divided into Upper, Middle, and Lower Thirds
Upper Third (Forehead to Eyebrows)
- Forehead is "Hitai"
- Hair is "Kaminoke"
- Eyebrows are "Mayuge"
Middle Third (Eyebrows to Upper Lip)
- Eyes are "Me"
- Eyelashes are "Matsuge"
- Eyelids are "Mabuta"
- Nose is "Hana"
- Nostrils are "Biko"
- Cheeks are "Hoo"
- Ears are "Mimi"
Lower Third (Upper Lip to Chin and Throat)
- Lips are "Kuchibiru"
- Mouth is "Kuchi"
- Jaw is "Ago"
- Chin is "Ago"
- Tongue is "Shita"
- Teeth are "Ha" (Tooth)
- Throat is "Nodo"
Neck and Upper Body
- Neck is "Kubi"
- Shoulder is "Kata"
- Chest is "Mune"
- Back is "Senaka"
- Armpit is "Wakinoshita"
- Arm is "Ude"
- Elbow is "Hiji"
- Hand is "Te"
- Palm is "Tenohira"
- Finger is "Yubi"
- Index Finger: Hitotsuyubi
- Middle Finger: Nakayubi
- Ring Finger: Kusuri Yubi
- Thumb: Oyayubi
- Little Finger: Koyubi
- Breast is "Chibusa"
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Description
This lesson is about Japanese body parts. We will explore the vocabulary for different parts of the head, neck, and upper body. Learn to identify and name each body part in Japanese.
