Japanese Language Introduction Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the correct way to express one's name in Japanese during a self-introduction?

Watashi no namae wa desu. (correct)

Namae wa watashi desu.

Watashi wa namae desu.

Desu wa namae watashi.

How do you state your age in Japanese?

Sai wa [number] desu.

Desu [number] sai.

Watashi wa [number] sai.

[Number] sai desu. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a method to change a name from English to Japanese pronunciation?

Translate based on pronunciation.

Add a vowel to single consonants.

Remove all vowels. (correct)

Change L to R.

Which phrase means 'Pleased to meet you' in Japanese?

Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Japanese numeral for the number 8?

Hachi. Signup and view all the answers

In the Japanese numbering system, what is the correct way to denote the number 23?

Nijuu san. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hobbies is expressed as 'dokusho' in Japanese?

Reading. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following prefixes is needed to describe the hobby of playing the piano?

Gita. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Japanese term for 'sports'?

Supotsu. Signup and view all the answers

When stating your nickname in a self-introduction, which format is correct?

Watashi no nikkuneemu wa [nickname] desu. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes Japan's economy?

Japan is the 4th largest economy in the world. Signup and view all the answers

What is one major advantage of knowing Japanese in a professional context?

It can create business opportunities. Signup and view all the answers

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

Samsung Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Japanese culture in the global market?

Cultural exports are significantly increasing. Signup and view all the answers

What expression would you use to encourage someone to repeat something in Japanese?

Mou ichido onegaishimasu Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase indicates readiness to conclude a session in Japanese?

Owarimashou Signup and view all the answers

What expression means 'Please sit' in Japanese?

Suwatte kudasai Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common phrase used to ask if someone understands?

Wakarimasu ka Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the use of Japanese language on the internet?

Japanese is frequently used in technology forums. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Japanese phrase for 'I am thirsty'?

Nodo ga kawakimashita Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Self-Introduction (Jikoshoukai)

"Hajimemashite" translates to "How do you do? This is our first meeting."
Common phrases include:
- "Watashi no namae wa ___ desu" (My name is ___)
- "Nikkuneemu wa ___ desu" (My nickname is ___)
- "Kara kimashita" (I came from ___)
- "Sai desu" (I am ___ years old)
- "STI no gakusei desu" (I am a student at STI)
- "Shumi wa ___ desu" (My hobby is ___)
- "Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu" (Pleased to meet you)

Vocabulary

Gakusei - student
Sensei/kyoushi - teacher
Shumi - hobby
Namae - name
Desu - am/are/is

Japanese Pronunciation Rules

Change "L" to "R."
Add a vowel to single consonants.
Translate based on pronunciation.

Numerals (Suuji)

Key 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
Complex numbers:
- 11 - juuichi (10 + 1)
- 21 - nijuuichi (20 + 1)
- 30 - sanjuu (3 * 10)
- 23 - nijuu san; 37 - sanjuu nana; 89 - hachijuu kyuu

Telling Age

Format: # + sai
Examples:
- 16 years old - juuroku sai
- 23 years old - nijuu san sai

Special Readings

10 - jussai; 18 - juuhassai; 20 - hatachi; 30 - sanjussai.

Hobbies (Shumi)

Common hobbies include:
- Terebi - watching television
- Ongaku - listening to music
- Dokusho - reading
- Supotsu - sports
- Ryouri - cooking
- Kompyu-ta - computer
- Eiga - watching movies
- Gita - playing guitar (or piano)
- Kaku koto - writing

Importance of Studying Japanese

Japan ranks as the 4th largest economy worldwide.
Leading Japanese companies like Sony, Canon, and Toyota are global leaders in technology and manufacturing.
Knowledge of Japanese opens business opportunities.
Japanese is a prevalent language on the internet and cultural exports are increasing.
Japanese tourists are significant contributors to the international travel industry.

Classroom Expressions

"Hajimemashou" - Let’s start.
"Owarimashou" - Let’s end.
"Mou jikan desu" - It’s already time.
"Mane o shite kudasai" - Please repeat after me.
"Nihongo de itte kudasai" - Please say it in Japanese.
"Wakarimasu ka?" - Do you understand?
Responses: "Hai, wakarimasu" - Yes, I do; "Iie, wakarimasen" - No, I don’t.
"Owarimashita ka?" - Are you finished?
"Mou ichido onegaishimasu" - Once more, please.

Additional Useful 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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Description

Test your knowledge of basic Japanese self-introduction phrases. This quiz covers essential greetings and personal information expressions in Japanese. Perfect for beginners looking to reinforce their language skills.