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In what situation would you expect to encounter the phrase, "関係者以外立ち入り禁止"?
In what situation would you expect to encounter the phrase, "関係者以外立ち入り禁止"?
- Attending a cultural festival.
- Visiting a construction site. (correct)
- Entering a public park after hours.
- Boarding a crowded train during rush hour.
What is the most likely action to take when seeing the sign "お静かに"?
What is the most likely action to take when seeing the sign "お静かに"?
- Start a conversation to pass the time.
- Speak louder to ensure you are heard.
- Maintain a quiet demeanor. (correct)
- Ask for directions to the nearest information desk.
A sign reads "危ないですから、下がってください". Which action aligns with this instruction?
A sign reads "危ないですから、下がってください". Which action aligns with this instruction?
- Crossing a busy street quickly.
- Ignoring the warning and proceeding forward.
- Moving back from the edge of a platform. (correct)
- Lifting heavy objects carefully.
What does the sign "スピード落とせ" typically advise drivers to do?
What does the sign "スピード落とせ" typically advise drivers to do?
Under what circumstance is it most important to heed a "遊泳禁止" sign?
Under what circumstance is it most important to heed a "遊泳禁止" sign?
The sign "落石注意" is displayed. What outcome is most likely if it is ignored?
The sign "落石注意" is displayed. What outcome is most likely if it is ignored?
What is implied by the sign, "駐車禁止"?
What is implied by the sign, "駐車禁止"?
What action does the sign "開放厳禁" instruct people to avoid?
What action does the sign "開放厳禁" instruct people to avoid?
A sign reads "使用済み". What action must you now take?
A sign reads "使用済み". What action must you now take?
In a public facility, where could you expect to find a "喫煙所"?
In a public facility, where could you expect to find a "喫煙所"?
How should one respond to a request to use the "御手洗い" ?
How should one respond to a request to use the "御手洗い" ?
What is the most likely reason for a sign indicating a nearby "工事"?
What is the most likely reason for a sign indicating a nearby "工事"?
What should a person do when they see the sign "足元注意"?
What should a person do when they see the sign "足元注意"?
What indicates a need to visit the 精算所 at a train station?
What indicates a need to visit the 精算所 at a train station?
What action should typically be performed at the 改札口 in a train station?
What action should typically be performed at the 改札口 in a train station?
Flashcards
禁 (Kin)
禁 (Kin)
Prohibition
禁煙 (Kin'en)
禁煙 (Kin'en)
No smoking
煙 (Kemuri)
煙 (Kemuri)
Smoke
静かに (Shizuka ni)
静かに (Shizuka ni)
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危 (Ki)
危 (Ki)
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関する (Kansuru)
関する (Kansuru)
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関係 (Kankei)
関係 (Kankei)
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喫茶店 (Kissaten)
喫茶店 (Kissaten)
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喫煙所 (Kitsuenjo)
喫煙所 (Kitsuenjo)
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非常口 (Hijouguchi)
非常口 (Hijouguchi)
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御 (On)
御 (On)
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御手洗い (Otearai)
御手洗い (Otearai)
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常識 (Joushiki)
常識 (Joushiki)
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案 (An)
案 (An)
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社内(Shainai)
社内(Shainai)
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Study Notes
Notices and Warnings / Signs Often Seen Inside Buildings / Signs Often Seen Inside and Outside Buildings / Signs Often Seen at the Station / Signs Often Seen on Buses, Trains, etc. / Signs Seen at the Post Office or Hospital
- These are common signs and notices seen in daily life in Japan in various locations
Week 1, Day 1: Notices and Warnings
- 禁 (Kin): (13 strokes) means prohibition
- 禁, when combined with other characters, creates words related to prohibitions
- 禁煙 (Kin'en): No smoking
- 煙 (Kemuri): (13 strokes) Smoke
- 静 (Sei/Shizuka): (14 strokes) Quiet, still
- 安静 (Ansei): Quiet, often used in the context of resting
- 静まる (Shizumaru): To become quiet
- 危 (Ki/Abunai): (6 strokes) Danger, risk
- 危機 (Kiki): Crisis
- 危ない (Abunai): Dangerous
- 険 (Ken/Kewashii): (11 strokes) Risk, steep
- 危険 (Kiken): Danger
- 険しい (Kewashii): Steep, rugged
- 関 (Kan/Kakawaru): (14 strokes) Relate
- 関心 (Kanshin): Interest
- (〜に)関する (〜ni kansuru): Related to
- 係 (Kei/Kakari): (9 strokes) Connection, person in charge
- 関係 (Kankei): Relationship, connection
- 係員 (Kakariin): Person in charge, staff
Week 1, Day 2: Signs Often Seen Inside Buildings
- 喫 (Kitsu): (12 strokes) Relates to smoking or drinking tea
- 喫茶店 (Kissaten): Coffee shop
- 喫煙所 (Kitsuenjo): Smoking area
- 非 (Hi): (8 strokes) Non-, anti-, dis-
- 非〜 (Hi~): non-/anti-/dis
- 非常口 (Hijoguchi): Emergency exit
- 非常に (Hijoni): Extremely
- 御 (Go/On): (12 strokes) Honorific prefix
- 御〜 (O/Go~): (Honorific form)
- 御手洗い (Otearai): Restroom, toilet
- 御中 (Onchu): Written on letters addressed to an organization rather than an individual
- 常 (Jo/Tsune): (11 strokes) Normal, usual
- 日常 (Nichijo): Daily, ordinary
- 常識 (Joshiki): Common sense
- 常に (Tsune ni): Always, constantly
- 受 (Ju/Ukeru): (8 strokes) Receive
- 受験 (Juken): Taking an examination
- 受付 (Uketsuke): Reception desk
- 付 (Fu/Tsukeru): (5 strokes) Attach, affix
- 付近 (Fukin): Vicinity, nearby
- 〜付き (~tsuki): Attached with
- 日付 (Hizuke): Date
Week 1, Day 3: Signs Often Seen Inside and Outside Buildings
- 営 (Ei): (12 strokes) Relates to business
- 営業 (Eigyo): Business, trade, sales
- 放 (Ho): (8 strokes) Release, let go
- 放送 (Hoso): Broadcast, broadcasting
- 開放 (Kaiho): Open, open to the public
- 開放厳禁 (Kaiho Genkin): Strictly prohibited to leave open
- 押 (Osu): (8 strokes) Push
- 押す (Osu): To push
- 抑える (Osaeru): To hold down, restrain
- 準 (Jun): (13 strokes) Semi-, quasi-, preparation
- 準備 (Junbi): Preparation
- 準急 (Junkyu): Semi-express train
- 準決勝 (Jun Kessho): Semifinals
- 備 (Bi): (12 strokes) Equip, provide
- 備品 (Bihin): Equipment, furnishings
- 備え付け(の) (Sonaetsuke(no)): Furnished with, built-in
- 定 (Tei): (8 strokes) Fixed, set, regular
- 定員 (Teiin): Capacity, fixed number of people
- 定休日 (Teikyubi): Regular holiday, set day off
- 定食 (Teishoku): Set meal
Week 1, Day 4: Signs Often Seen at the Station
- 鉄 (Tetsu): (13 strokes) Iron
- 地下鉄 (Chikatetsu): Subway
- 私鉄 (Shitetu): Private railway
- 窓 (Mado): (11 strokes) Window
- 同窓会 (Dosokai): School reunion
- 窓口 (Madoguchi): Service window
- 符 (Fu): (11 strokes) Sign, ticket
- 切符 (Kippu): Ticket
- 精 (Sei): (14 strokes) Refined, precise
- 精算 (Seisan): Fare adjustment
- 算 (San): (14 strokes) Calculate
- 計算 (Keisan): Calculation
- 引き算 (Hikisan): Subtraction
- 改 (Kai): (7 strokes) Amend, revise
- 改正 (Kaisei): Revision, amendment
- 改札口 (Kaisatsuguchi): Ticket gate
- 札 (Satsu): (5 strokes) Bill, note
- 札 (Fuda): Card, sign
- 一万円札 (Ichi-man-en satsu): 10,000 yen bill
Week 1, Day 5: Signs Often Seen on Buses, Trains, etc.
- 港 (Ko): (12 strokes) Port, harbor
- 空港 (Kuko): Airport
- *由 (Yu): (5 strokes) Reason, cause
- 理由 (Riyu): Reason
- 経由 (Keiyu): Via
- 深 (Shin): (11 strokes) Deep, profound
- 深夜 (Shinya): Midnight, late night
- 降 (Ko): (10 strokes) Descend, fall
- 降車口 (Koshaguchi): Exit for getting off
- 降りる (Oriru): To get off
- 両 (*) (Ryo): (6 strokes) Both
- 両親 (Ryoshin): Parents
- 両方 (Ryoho): Both sides
- 替 (Ka): (12 strokes) Exchange
- 両替 (Ryogae): Exchange money
- 賃 (Chin): (13 strokes) Fare, rent
- 家賃 (Yachin): Rent
- 運賃 (Unchin): Fare
Week 1, Day 6: Signs Seen at the Post Office or Hospital
- 郵 (Yu): (11 strokes) Mail, postal service
- 郵便 (Yubin): Mail, postal service
- 郵送 (Yuso): Sending by post
- 局 (Kyoku): (7 strokes) Office, bureau
- 郵便局 (Yubinkyoku): Post office
- 薬局 (Yakkyoku): Drugstore
- 貯 (Cho): (12 strokes) Savings, storage
- 貯金 (Chokin): Savings
- 包 (Ho): (5 strokes) Wrap, bundle
- 包帯 (Hotai): Bandage
- 小包 (Kozutsumi): Parcel
- 達 (Tatsu): (12 strokes) Achieve, reach
- 速達 (Sokutatsu): Special delivery
- 際 (Sai): (14 strokes) Occasion, time
- 国際 (Kokusai): International
- 〜の際 (〜no sai): At the time of
- 実際に (実際): Actually
- 初 (Sho): (7 strokes) First
- 初診 (Shoshin): The first medical consultation
- 初恋 (Hatsukoi): One's first love
- 再(Sai): (6 strokes) Again, re-
- 再診 (Saishin): A follow-up medical consultation
- 冉療 (Ryo): (17 strokes) Medical treatment
- 診療 (Shinryo): Medical consultation
- 科(Ka): (9 strokes) Department
- 内科 (Naika): Internal department
- 外科 (Geka): Surgery department
- 婦(Fu): (11 strokes) Woman
- 産婦人科 (Sanfujinka): Obstetrics and gynecology
- **皮膚(Hi): (5 strokes) Skin
- ** 皮膚 (Hifu):** Skin
- **救(Kyu): (11 strokes) Help, aid
- ** 救急 (Kyukyu):** First aid
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