Sino-Japanese words: Structure, Prefixes and Suffixes

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Which structure does the three-character word '輸出入' (export and import) follow?

△+□+□
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() △=[ ]+[ ] (correct)
□+□+□

In the phrase '急上昇' (kyuujoushou), what does '急' (kyuu) imply about the action of rising (上昇)?

Gradually
Rapidly (correct)
Slowly
Steadily

The structure '□ + □□' is the structure for '高気圧' (high atmospheric pressure).

True (A)

In the word '図書館' (library), '館' indicates a ______.

building Signup and view all the answers

Match the prefix with its corresponding meaning.

不 = Not, negative 非 = Non-, anti- 無 = Without, lack of 多 = Many, much Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the meaning of '総' (sou) as a prefix, as in '総人口' (total population)?

All (C) Signup and view all the answers

The word '各方面' (various aspects) refers to one particular area or direction.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The term '再開発' (redevelopment) implies ______ development.

repeated Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their English equivalents:

最新型 = Latest model 超高速 = Super-fast 未公開 = Unreleased 国民総生産 = Gross National Product Signup and view all the answers

In the phrase ‘無気力’ what does the prefix ‘無’ mean?

Without (C) Signup and view all the answers

The word ‘危険性’ suggests a safe nature or condition.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The term '総人口' means ______ population.

total Signup and view all the answers

Match each word with its definition/description within the provided context:

諸問題 = Various problems 総費用 = Total expenses 旧体制 = Old regime 各分野 = Each Field Signup and view all the answers

Which suffix converts machine 「機械」into an adjective?

的 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Adding「化」to a word creates an adjective.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The suffix 「性」 creates a ______.

noun Signup and view all the answers

Link these prefixes with their effect on word meanings:

新 = New 各 = Each 総 = All 未 = Not yet Signup and view all the answers

“来年度” breaks down into which parts?

来+年度 (C) Signup and view all the answers

雪月花 can be classified as verb plus verb plus noun.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

In Japanese, a library is generally referred to as a ______室.

図書 Signup and view all the answers

Match the place to its location ending

Movie theater = 館 Embassy = 館 Kindergarten = 園 Police station = 署 Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a rapid rise【急上昇】?

Fast increase (D) Signup and view all the answers

A meaningless statement cannot be unofficially released.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

重工業 is defined as the field of (heavy) ______.

industry Signup and view all the answers

Complete the word using the available options:

急 = 上昇新 = 製品多 = 人数高 = 学歴 Signup and view all the answers

What’s the definition of 青年少年?

Younger Generation (D) Signup and view all the answers

超大国 refers to small and underdeveloped.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Something congruent with the natural beauty of Japan would be labeled [Blank]月花.

雪 Signup and view all the answers

Complete the definitions

Most youngest = 最年少 Each side = 各方面 Coming to Japan = 来日 Re-production = 再生産 Signup and view all the answers

無気力 is described a lack of?

Energy (C) Signup and view all the answers

All of the population refers to a sample.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

High atmospheric (pressure)can be classified as ______気圧.

高 Signup and view all the answers

If a word is decomposed you should think to [blank].?

Underlying meaning = 置きかえ Accurate definition = 正確 Synonyms = 同意語 Grammar = 文法 Signup and view all the answers

Which example is an appropriate sentence using 大敗?

大敗を喫した (D) Signup and view all the answers

When talking about frequent occurrences you would choose 多発.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Something considered a common point is a ______点.

共通 Signup and view all the answers

Which Japanese word means household medicine?

Common, Daily = 常備薬 Routinely available = 常備品 Always available = 常備 Signup and view all the answers

To say definitely you need to 【明】言?

Bright (C) Signup and view all the answers

A constant win can be classified as commonplace.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

A certain nature is a ______点 .

確実 Signup and view all the answers

Using Japanese what would you call quick death?

Died suddenly = 急死 Fated end = 運命死亡 Natural causes = 自然死 Premature end = 短命死 Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is 再来年度?

Year after next year

What is 急上昇?

Rapid increase