Japanese Language Quiz - Basic Phrases and Vocabulary

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What is the name of the other person in this conversation, besides Yamada?

Santos

What does Yamada say after Santos says, "Kore kara osewani narimasu"?

Kochira kouso yoroshiku.

What does Santos give Yamada as a gesture of goodwill?

Coffee

What is the word for "here" or "this place" in Japanese?

koko Signup and view all the answers

What does Santos mean when he says, "Kore kara osewani narimasu"?

He means he will be relying on Yamada's help from now on. Signup and view all the answers

How would you say "I give a present" in Japanese using the verb "agemasu"?

プレゼントをあげます。 Signup and view all the answers

What is the Japanese word for "money"? How is it pronounced in Romaji?

お金 (okane) Signup and view all the answers

How do you say "What a nice shirt!" in Japanese, using the phrase "~suteki desu ne"?

シャツ素敵ですね。 Signup and view all the answers

What are two ways to refer to someone else's father in Japanese?

おとうさん and ちち Signup and view all the answers

How would you say "I already ate" in Japanese, using the word "mou"?

もう食べました。 Signup and view all the answers

Explain the differences in meaning between the Japanese words 'ko' and 'soko'.

'Ko' refers to the place where the speaker is, while 'soko' refers to the place where the listener is. Signup and view all the answers

How can the Japanese word 'chira' be used in different contexts?

'Chira' is used to indicate a direction and can also be used as a polite alternative to 'koko', 'soko', and 'asoko'. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Japanese words for "scissors" and "stapler"?

はさみ (hasami) for scissors and ホッチキス (hochikisu) for stapler. Signup and view all the answers

What verb is used to express the action of "sending" something in Japanese, and how is it pronounced in Romaji?

おくります (okurimasu) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Far from both of you' refer to in the provided text?

The phrase refers to a place that is distant from both the speaker and the listener. Signup and view all the answers

How would you say "I have a ticket" in Japanese? Include the Japanese word for "ticket".

きっぷがあります。 Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the word 'Which' in the provided text?

It is used to ask about a specific (noun) or location. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the word 'us' considered a more polite alternative to 'you' in this context?

The phrase 'us' usually includes the speaker and listener, making it a more inclusive and polite choice than addressing the listener directly with 'you'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference in meaning between "kashimasu" and "karimasu" in Japanese?

Kashimasu means to lend something, while karimasu means to borrow something. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Romaji pronunciation of the Japanese phrase "from now on, soon"?

Kore kara Signup and view all the answers

What is the Japanese word for 'tomato'?

Tomato Signup and view all the answers

In Japanese, how do you ask 'What do you do?'?

Nani wo shimasu ka? Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure used for asking if someone wants to eat something in Japanese?

V masen ka Signup and view all the answers

List two types of vegetables mentioned in the content.

Kyuuri (cucumber) and Nasu (eggplant) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Japanese term for 'fruit'?

Kudamono Signup and view all the answers

What word is used to refer to 'fish' in Japanese?

Sakana Signup and view all the answers

Which food category does 'gyuuniku' belong to, and what does it mean?

Niku (meat), it means 'beef.' Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'see you tomorrow' in Japanese?

じゃ、またあした (ja, mata ashita) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between 'na-adjectives' and 'i-adjectives' in Japanese?

Na-adjectives require the particle 'na' when modifying a noun, while i-adjectives end with 'い' and modify nouns without additional particles. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example sentence using a na-adjective to describe a person.

Kare wa shinsetsu na hito desu. Signup and view all the answers

What do the phrases 'とても' and 'あまり' express in relation to adjectives?

'Totemo' expresses a high degree of something (very), while 'amari' expresses a low degree (not so much). Signup and view all the answers

How do you ask for someone's opinion about a noun in Japanese?

You can ask 'N wa dou desu ka?' Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would you use 'N1 wa dou desu ka?'?

You would use this question to compare or ask about two different nouns, N1 and N2. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how to combine a na-adjective with a noun.

You place 'na' after the na-adjective before the noun, for example, 'shinsetsu na hito' (kind person). Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the suffix 'です' in Japanese sentences with adjectives?

'Desu' serves as a polite ending to complete a sentence, indicating the state of being or identity. Signup and view all the answers

Which form would you use to describe a famous teacher in Japanese and what does it look like?

You would say 'Yuumei na sensei desu'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the polite term for 'this way' or 'this place' in Japanese?

こちら (kochira) Signup and view all the answers

Which Japanese word would you use to ask 'which way' or 'where' politely?

どちら (dochira) Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'elevator' into Japanese.

エレベーター (erebe-ta-) Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'please show me ~' in Japanese?

～をみせてください (~wo misete kudasai) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'すみません' (sumimasen) translate to in English?

Excuse me Signup and view all the answers

What polite term is used for 'that way' or 'that place' near the listener?

そちら (sochira) Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'how much' into Japanese.

いくら (ikura) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term in Japanese for 'house' or 'home'?

うち (uchi) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Japanese Vocabulary and Grammar

Formal and Informal Speech:
- Formal address: ~san (Mr., Ms.) is added to names to show respect; ~kun (boys), ~chan (children).
- Informal address used for family or close friends: ~san is often used (but not exclusively) with females, ~kun (used for boys).
- Normal address: used for those we are not close with.
Greetings:
- Ohayou gozaimasu: Good morning.
- Konnichiwa: Hello (during the day).
- Kombanwa: Good evening.
- Sayonara: Goodbye
Common Phrases:
- Arigatou: Thank you.
- Doumo arigatou gozaimasu: Thank you very much.
- Douitashimashite: You're welcome. (formal).
- Yoroshiku onegaishimasu: Pleased to meet you. (formal).
- Hajimemashite: How do you do? (formal).
- Konoha wa ~san desu: This is ~ -san
Numbers:
- ichi (1), ni (2), san (3), yon (4), go (5), roku (6), nana (7), hachi (8), kyu (9), juu (10), etc.
Vocabulary related to jobs and companies:
- sensei (teacher), kyoushi (teacher), gakusei (student), kaishain (employee), gin-kou-in (bank employee), isha (doctor), ken-kyu-usha (researcher), etc.
Vocabulary related to parts of a building:
- genkan (entrance hall), toire (toilet), furuba (bathroom), bencheso (washroom), shokudo (dining room), yuu-en (garden), etc
Vocabulary related to food and drinks:
- Gohan (rice), kare-raisu (curry and rice), miso soup, etc.
Other useful words for everyday conversation:
- Kore (this), sore (that near you), are (that far away), koko (here), doko (where), soko (there), etc.
Basic sentence structure: (e.g. Subject –Object –Verb structures )
- The sentence structure is more complex.
- Basic grammar concepts like particles, nouns, and verbs are used in most sentences.

Sentence Structure and Grammar

Topic Marker (Topic particle wa): Indicates the topic of the sentence (what the speaker is focusing on).
Linking Verb desu: Used to connect nouns and ideas to state facts or to make simple statements (e.g., I am a student).
Particles: Tiny words that indicate the grammatical function of a word or phrase in a sentence.
- (Examples: wa (topic), ga (subject of a verb), ni (destination), ni (place), etc)

Additional Details

Sentence Structures: (details on the different types, and patterns for expressing action, states, location, etc)
Adjectives: Learn different types of adjectives and how they are used to describe nouns and/or states.
Honorifics: (different levels of formality with address and/or other useful words and expressions)
Past Tense: Learn how to express actions that have already happened.
Negative Forms: (how to express negation in different sentence patterns).
Interrogatives: (how to ask yes/no and/or WH questions)
Quantifiers: (different types; numbers, places, time)
Conjunctions;: ("and", "because", "so") (how they function)
Adverbs: (how they modify verbs and/or states)

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Test your knowledge of basic Japanese phrases and vocabulary. This quiz covers common expressions, words for objects, and ways to describe actions. Improve your understanding of the Japanese language and culture through practical examples.