Japanese Cultural Etiquette Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What does the Japanese term 'Obsequies' mean in English?

Casual workers

Funeral rites (correct)

Treasure the unrepeatable nature of the moment

Mutually equal respect

According to Rikyu, what does the 4-character idiom 'Ichigo ichie' mean?

Anticipation

Treasure the unrepeatable nature of the moment (correct)

Selflessness

Sincerity

What is the main purpose of the principle of 'Anticipation' in hospitality?

To ask for forgiveness

To show selflessness

To anticipate and meet the needs of guests (correct)

To lower the bow

In what order does the flow of the Japanese writing system progress?

Kanji - Hiragana - Katakana Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Moui ichido onegai shimasu' mean in English?

Please say/do it again Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase can be used to ask 'How do you say cat in Japanese?'

'Cat wa nihongo de Neko to iimasu' Signup and view all the answers

What is the essence of the 4-character idiom 'Ichigo ichie' according to Rikyu?

To cherish every moment as it is unique Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using 'Kanji' in the Japanese writing system?

To represent the Chinese characters Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the concept of 'Obsequies' compared to 'Ometenashi'?

Obsequies emphasize mutual respect while Ometenashi focuses on commercial relationships. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence of writing systems in Japanese from Kanji to Katakana?

Kanji - Katakana - Hiragana Signup and view all the answers

'Gambarimasu' in Japanese indicates:

I will do my best Signup and view all the answers

'Yoroshiku onegaishimasu' in Japanese is a phrase used for:

Requesting a favor or cooperation Signup and view all the answers

'Toire ni itte mo ii desuka?' translates to:

'May I go to the bathroom?' Signup and view all the answers

'Moui ichido onegai shimasu' in Japanese signifies:

'I didn't understand it' Signup and view all the answers

'Shitsumon iidesuka?' can be translated as:

'I have a question' Signup and view all the answers

'Cat wa nihongo de Neko to iimasu' indicates:

'Cat is neko in Japanese' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Japanese Culture and Etiquette

Obsequies and Ometenashi are not the same; Ometenashi refers to a mutually equal respect, non-commercial relationship.

Introduction to Japanese Phrases

Formal introduction: "Konbanwa minasan, hajimimaste [surname, first name] des. Watashi wa [address] ni sunde imas. Yorushiko onigaishimas."
Breakdown: "Konbanwa" (good evening), "minasan" (everyone), "hajimimaste" (nice to meet you), "Watashi wa" (I am), "Yorushiko onigaishimas" (please treat me well)

Principles of Hospitality

Three principles of hospitality in Japanese culture: Anticipation, Selflessness, and Sincerity

Bowing and Respect

Types of nod/bow: Nod, Lower bow, and Lowest bow (used for asking for forgiveness)
Level of respect is determined by the type of bow

Writing System

Flow of Japanese writing system: Kanji (Chinese characters) -> Hiragana (used for women) -> Katakana (used for foreign words)

Useful Phrases

"Wakarimasen deshita" (I didn't understand it)
"Moui ichido onegai shimasu" (Please say/do it again)
"Gambarimas" (I'll do my best)
"Shitsumon iidesuka?" (I have a question)
"Cat wa nihongo de nanto iimasuka?" (How do you say cat in Japanese?)
"Toire ni itte mo ii desuka" (May I go to the bathroom?)

Other Key Points

Rikyu's quote: "Ichigo ichie" (for this time only/once in a lifetime), emphasizing the importance of treasuring the unrepeatable nature of the moment
Freeters: casual workers

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Test your knowledge on Japanese customs and etiquette with this quiz covering concepts such as obsequies, Freeters, and traditional sayings like 'Ichigo ichie'. Learn about proper self-introduction in Japanese and deepen your understanding of Japanese culture.