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We Stole That from the Japanese Quiz

You might have heard all of these Japanese words used in English, but do you know what they really mean?

A matching quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Joepetz

Time
3 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
391,056

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
801

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Questions		Choices
1. From the Japanese words for empty orchestra - but there is music, however		Geisha
2. From the Japanese words for whimsical pictures - the violent ones are not so whimsical		Sushi
3. From the Japanese words for fold paper - you don't need a crane to help you with this one		Sumo
4. From the Japanese word for clothing - wrap this one around you		Kimono
5. From the Japanese word for convenience - box this one up		Origami
6. From the Japanese word for compete - don't let this one weigh on your mind		Bento
7. From the Japanese word for artisan - they have interesting memoirs		Honcho
8. From the Japanese word for big root - I don't radish you if you get this wrong		Daikon
9. From the Japanese word for squad leader - he's the head guy		Manga
10. From the Japanese word for sour rice - smells fishy		Karaoke

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1. From the Japanese words for empty orchestra - but there is music, however

2. From the Japanese words for whimsical pictures - the violent ones are not so whimsical

3. From the Japanese words for fold paper - you don't need a crane to help you with this one

4. From the Japanese word for clothing - wrap this one around you

5. From the Japanese word for convenience - box this one up

6. From the Japanese word for compete - don't let this one weigh on your mind

7. From the Japanese word for artisan - they have interesting memoirs

8. From the Japanese word for big root - I don't radish you if you get this wrong

9. From the Japanese word for squad leader - he's the head guy

10. From the Japanese word for sour rice - smells fishy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From the Japanese words for empty orchestra - but there is music, however

Answer: Karaoke

Karaoke is a form of entertainment where a person sings the words to a previously recorded song. This is a popular form of entertainment worldwide. In fact, there are many karaoke competitions, usually in bars and nightclubs. It comes from the Japanese words "kara" meaning empty and "oke" which means orchestra.

2. From the Japanese words for whimsical pictures - the violent ones are not so whimsical

Answer: Manga

Manga is a form of entertainment that originated in Japan and is sometimes said to be the Japanese version of comic pictures. The pictures in manga are usually overly expressive and typically feature romance, action and adventure. Manga comes from the Japanese words "man" meaning whimsical and "ga" which means pictures.

3. From the Japanese words for fold paper - you don't need a crane to help you with this one

Answer: Origami

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Origami cranes are one of the most common shapes, and are said to be lucky. Origami comes from the Japanese words "ori" meaning fold and "kami" meaning paper.

4. From the Japanese word for clothing - wrap this one around you

Answer: Kimono

A kimono is a kind of thin robe. In the western world, women typically wear kimonos but men also wear them in Japan. Kimono comes from the Japanese word "kimono" which means clothing but literally translates to wearing thing.

5. From the Japanese word for convenience - box this one up

Answer: Bento

A bento box is a container that contains a single meal for an individual. Traditionally, it contains rice, a meat and a vegetable. Bento boxes outside of Japan typically contain local cuisine. Bento boxes are sometimes called Japanese lunchboxes or Japanese TV dinners, though they are typically fresh and not frozen.

It comes from the Japanese word "bento" meaning convenience or convenient.

6. From the Japanese word for compete - don't let this one weigh on your mind

Answer: Sumo

Sumo is a form of Japanese wrestling that takes place in a ring called dohyo. Wrestlers (called rikishi) must force their opponents out of the ring and are not allowed to touch the ground with any body part except their feet. Sumo is derived from the Japanese word "sumo" meaning to compete.

7. From the Japanese word for artisan - they have interesting memoirs

Answer: Geisha

A geisha is a woman who acts as an entertainer and a hostess in various traditional Japanese events and ceremonies. Historically, geishas only entertained men leading westerners to incorrectly associate them with prostitutes. Geisha comes from the Japanese word "geisha" meaning arts person or artisan.

8. From the Japanese word for big root - I don't radish you if you get this wrong

Answer: Daikon

A daikon is a large, white radish popular in Japanese cuisine and increasingly popular worldwide. It comes from the Japanese word "daikon" meaning big root.

9. From the Japanese word for squad leader - he's the head guy

Answer: Honcho

A honcho is sometimes called a head honcho and is the person in charge of a group. Stereotypically speaking, a honcho is the head of a mafia-like organization or a leader in the military. It comes from the Japanese "hancho" meaning a squad leader or team leader.

10. From the Japanese word for sour rice - smells fishy

Answer: Sushi

Despite common belief, sushi is not raw fish. It is actually the rice used in the dish and raw fish is commonly added to it. The word sushi comes from the Japanese word "sushi" meaning sour rice, referring to the vinegar used in the dish.

Source: Author Joepetz

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