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What does 'gakusei' mean in English?
What does 'gakusei' mean in English?
How do you express your age in Japanese using the number 16?
How do you express your age in Japanese using the number 16?
What is the Japanese word for 'cooking'?
What is the Japanese word for 'cooking'?
Which of the following expresses the number 23 in Japanese?
Which of the following expresses the number 23 in Japanese?
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What is the Japanese phrase for 'Nice to meet you'?
What is the Japanese phrase for 'Nice to meet you'?
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What is the correct way to say '18 years old' in Japanese?
What is the correct way to say '18 years old' in Japanese?
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What does 'Shumi' refer to?
What does 'Shumi' refer to?
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Which of the following numbers corresponds to 'kyuujuu'?
Which of the following numbers corresponds to 'kyuujuu'?
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What is one benefit of knowing Japanese in the global market?
What is one benefit of knowing Japanese in the global market?
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Which of the following is NOT a leading Japanese company?
Which of the following is NOT a leading Japanese company?
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Which expression means 'Please return' in Japanese?
Which expression means 'Please return' in Japanese?
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What distinguishes Japan's economy globally?
What distinguishes Japan's economy globally?
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Which of the following phrases means 'Do you understand?' in Japanese?
Which of the following phrases means 'Do you understand?' in Japanese?
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What does the expression 'Onaka ga ippai desu' mean?
What does the expression 'Onaka ga ippai desu' mean?
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Which of the following phrases requests someone to speak loudly?
Which of the following phrases requests someone to speak loudly?
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Which of the following is a notable aspect of Japanese culture today?
Which of the following is a notable aspect of Japanese culture today?
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Match the following Japanese expressions with their English translations:
Match the following Japanese expressions with their English translations:
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Match the following Japanese phrases with their meanings:
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Match the following Japanese expressions with their requests:
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Match the following English phrases regarding feelings with their Japanese translations:
Match the following English phrases regarding feelings with their Japanese translations:
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Match the following Japanese expressions with their English meanings related to classroom settings:
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Match the following Japanese expressions with the appropriate requests:
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Match the following Japanese terms with their corresponding meanings:
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Match the following expressions of readiness with their English translations:
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Match the following expressions of well-being with their meanings in English:
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Match the following Japanese expressions with corresponding polite requests:
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Match the Japanese number expressions with their corresponding English numerals:
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Match the Japanese phrases with their English translations:
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Match the age expressions with their correct numerical representation in Japanese:
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Match the hobbies in Japanese with their English meanings:
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Match the Japanese numerical expressions with their English interpretations:
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Match the following expressions with their appropriate context:
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Match the following Japanese numerals with their respective values:
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Match the expressions for telling age with their numerical values:
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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.
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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This quiz focuses on key phrases and vocabulary for self-introductions in Japanese, including how to state your name, age, and hobbies. Additionally, it covers basic numbers in Japanese and how to express age. Perfect for beginners looking to master fundamental conversational skills.
