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Which Romaji corresponds to the Kanji for 'person'?
Which Romaji corresponds to the Kanji for 'person'?
Which term refers to 'female' in both Kanji and Romaji?
Which term refers to 'female' in both Kanji and Romaji?
What is the meaning of the word 'じょうぎ' in English?
What is the meaning of the word 'じょうぎ' in English?
Identify the Kanji that means 'scissors'.
Identify the Kanji that means 'scissors'.
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Which of the following translates to 'you' in Romaji?
Which of the following translates to 'you' in Romaji?
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Which word corresponds to the body part 'eye' in Japanese?
Which word corresponds to the body part 'eye' in Japanese?
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What is the Japanese term for 'blood'?
What is the Japanese term for 'blood'?
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Which of the following refers to 'shoulder' in Japanese?
Which of the following refers to 'shoulder' in Japanese?
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Identify the Japanese word associated with 'heart' in feelings.
Identify the Japanese word associated with 'heart' in feelings.
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Which term means 'elbow' in Japanese?
Which term means 'elbow' in Japanese?
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Study Notes
Key Vocabulary: Humans and Personal Pronouns
- Ningen (人間) means "human"; refers to the species.
- Hito (人) translates to "person"; used for individuals.
- Otoko (男) denotes "male"; used for identifying gender.
- Onna (女) means "female"; also gender-specific.
- Wakamono (若者) translates to "youth" or "young person"; signifies youth demographic.
- Watashi (私) and Boku (僕) both mean "I" or "myself", with Boku predominantly used by males.
- Kare (彼) means "him/he"; a third-person male reference.
- Kanojo (彼女) means "her/she"; a third-person female reference.
- Kimi (君) translates to "you"; informal address used among friends.
- Ore (俺) also means "I/myself"; informal and mainly used by males.
Key Vocabulary: Everyday Items
- Pen (ペン) translates directly to "pen"; a common writing tool.
- Bōrupen (ボールペン) refers to a "ball-point pen"; widely used for writing.
- Enpitsu (鉛筆) means "pencil"; used for writing or drawing.
- Keshigomu (消しゴム) translates to "eraser"; tool for removing pencil marks.
- Enpitsu-kezuri (鉛筆削り) means "pencil sharpener"; used to sharpen pencils.
- Jōgi (定規) refers to "ruler"; used for measuring and drawing straight lines.
- Nōto (ノート) means "notebook"; used for taking notes.
- Fūtō (封筒) translates to "envelope"; used for mailing letters.
- Hasami (鋏) means "scissors"; used for cutting.
- Hotchikisu (ホッチキス) refers to "stapler"; used to bind papers together.
Key Vocabulary: Body Parts
- Ashi (足、脚) means "foot/leg"; parts of the lower limb.
- Hiza (膝) translates to "knee"; joint between thigh and lower leg.
- Momo (腿) means "thigh"; upper part of the leg.
- Atama (頭) refers to "head"; upper part of the body.
- Kao (顔) translates to "face"; front part of the head.
- Kuchi (口) means "mouth"; used for eating and speaking.
- Kuchibiru (唇) denotes "lips"; outer part of the mouth.
- Ha (歯) means "tooth"; used for biting and chewing.
- Hana (鼻) translates to "nose"; organ for smelling.
- Me (目) means "eye"; organ for sight.
- Kami (髪) refers to "hair"; covers the head.
- Mimi (耳) means "ear"; organ for hearing.
- Ude (腕) translates to "arm"; limb attached to the shoulder.
- Hiji (肘) denotes "elbow"; joint between upper and lower arm.
- Kata (肩) means "shoulder"; connects arm to torso.
- Te (手) translates to "hand"; used for grasping and manipulating.
- Kokoro (心) refers to "heart" in terms of feelings; emotional center.
- Koshi (腰) means "waist/hip"; part of the torso.
- Shinzō (心臓) translates to "heart"; organ that pumps blood.
- Chi (血) refers to "blood"; vital fluid in the body.
Directional and Demonstrative Pronouns
- Kore (これ) means "this"; indicates something near the speaker.
- Sore (それ) translates to "that"; indicates something near the listener.
- Are (あれ) means "that over there"; indicates something distant.
- Dore (どれ) translates to "which"; used in questions for selection.
- Kochira/Kocchi (こちら/こっち) refers to "this direction/thing/person/place"; more polite context.
- Sochira/Socchi (そちら/そっち) means "that direction/thing/person/place"; for listener's reference.
- Achira/Acchi (あちら/あっち) indicates "that direction/thing/person/place"; casual and distant reference.
- Dochira/Docchi (どちら/どっち) means "which direction/thing/person/place"; used for inquiries.
Study Focus for Weeks 4 and 5
- Highlighted rows contain vocabulary essential for exams.
- Focus on understanding and memorizing meanings and usage of these terms.
- Contextual clarity is crucial for correct application.
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Description
Test your knowledge of Japanese vocabulary related to people and pronouns. This quiz covers essential words that describe various terms in English, along with their corresponding kanji and romaji representations. Enhance your Japanese language skills and familiarize yourself with these fundamental terms.
