Japanese Language Greetings Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What does 'gakusei' mean in English?

Student (correct)

Hobby

Teacher

Name

'Desu' means 'are' in Japanese.

True

How do you say 'hobby' in Japanese?

shumi

I am ___ years old.

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Match the following Japanese hobbies with their English translations:

TEREBI = Watching television ONGAKU = Listening to music DOKUSHO = Reading SUPO-TSU = Sports Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nijuu san' represent?

23 Signup and view all the answers

The Japanese numeral for 10 is 'juu'.

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What is the Japanese term for 'computer'?

kompyu-ta Signup and view all the answers

I came from ______.

Japan Signup and view all the answers

How do you translate 'I am a student at STI' into Japanese?

Watashi wa gakusei desu. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as a leading Japanese firm?

Apple Signup and view all the answers

Japanese is one of the most used languages on the internet.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the Japanese phrase for 'Please repeat after me'?

Mane o shite kudasai Signup and view all the answers

Japan is the ___ largest economy in the world.

4th Signup and view all the answers

Match the following expressions with their meanings:

Wakarimasu ka. = Do you understand? Owarimashou = Let's end Onaka ga sukimashita = I am hungry Mou ichido onegaishimasu = Once more please Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements about Japanese cultural exports is correct?

They are exploding. Signup and view all the answers

International tourism is irrelevant to Japanese culture.

False Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'I am thirsty' into Japanese.

Nodo ga kawakimashita / Nodo ga kawaite imasu Signup and view all the answers

___ shimashou means 'Let's check'.

Chekku Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options indicates a firm belief that one understands?

Hai, wakarimasu. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Self-Introduction (Jikoshoukai)

Key phrases for self-introduction include "Hajimemashite" (How do you do?) and "Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu" (Pleased to meet you).
Structure of introduction: Name, nickname, origin, age, school, and hobbies.
Practice using "Watashi no namae wa ___ desu" (My name is ___).

Vocabulary

Gakusei - Student
Sensei / Kyoushi - Teacher
Shumi - Hobby
Namae - Name
Desu - Is/Am/Are
"Watashi wa ___ desu" - I am ___

Numbers (Suuji)

Basic numbers in Japanese:
- 1: Ichi
- 2: Ni
- 3: San
- 4: Yon/Shi
- 5: Go
- 6: Roku
- 7: Nana/Shichi
- 8: Hachi
- 9: Kyuu/Ku
- 10: Juu
Combinations:
- Juu + 1 = Juichi (11)
- Juu + 2 = Juuni (12)
- 2 x 10 = Nijuu (20)
- 3 x 10 = Sanjuu (30)

Age Expressions

Telling age follows the structure # + sai.
Examples:
- 16 years old: Juuroku sai
- 23 years old: Nijuu san sai
Special readings:
- 11: Juuisai
- 18: Juuhassai
- 20: Hatachi

Hobbies (Shumi)

Common hobbies:
- TEREBI - Watching television
- ONGAKU - Listening to music
- DOKUSHO - Reading
- SUPO-TSU - Sports
- RYOURI - Cooking
- KOMPYU-TA - Computer
- EIGA - Watching movies
- GITA - Playing guitar/piano
- KAKU KOTO - Writing

Importance of Studying Japanese

Japan ranks as the 4th largest global economy.
Major companies: SONY, Canon, Panasonic, Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi.
Knowledge of Japanese provides significant business opportunities.
Japanese is widely used online and is integral to cultural exports.
Japan attracts many international tourists.

Classroom Expressions

Hajimemashou - Let’s start
Owarimashou - Let’s end
Wakarimasu ka? - Do you understand?
Hai, wakarimasu - Yes, I do; Iie, wakarimasen - No, I don’t.
Mou ichido onegaishimasu - Once more please.

Additional Classroom Commands

Kaite kudasai - Please write.
Kiite kudasai - Please listen.
Tatte kudasai - Please stand; Suwatte kudasai - Please sit.
Obstentations for volume: "Ookii koe de hanashite kudasai" - Please speak loudly.

Additional Expressions

Onaka ga sukimashita - I am hungry.
Onaka ga ippai desu - I am full.
Nodo ga kawakimashita - I am thirsty.
Byouki desu - I am sick.
Nemutai desu - I am sleepy.

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Test your knowledge of basic Japanese self-introduction phrases with this quiz. You will be asked to fill in the blanks in common expressions used when meeting someone for the first time. Perfect for beginners eager to learn conversational Japanese.