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Quiz about Japanese Slang and Subtext
Quiz about Japanese Slang and Subtext

Japanese Slang and Subtext Trivia Quiz


Here are my favorite expressions and misconceptions found in the mysterious culture of Japan. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
18,987
Updated
Jun 13 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1780
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is called 'Silent Communication' or mind-to-heart communication in Japanese culture? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Rikutsu-poi is a Fatal Flaw in Japan. What is this trait? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What word describes the concept 'intuition outweighs reason'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Japanese have a saying...to 'look at someting with their X-ray vision'. What is the phrase? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What principle embodies the concept 'Small is beautiful and sells'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Aisatsu means what type of behavior? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. I will give it some thought in Japanese means 'NO' subtextually. What is the phrase we do not want to hear? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the copycat syndrome of the Japanese culture called? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. It is 'proper' to add San- to one's own name while talking in the First Person Singular?


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the concept of 'pulling oneself up by the bootstrap' called in Japan? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is called 'Silent Communication' or mind-to-heart communication in Japanese culture?

Answer: ishin denshin

2. Rikutsu-poi is a Fatal Flaw in Japan. What is this trait?

Answer: too logical

3. What word describes the concept 'intuition outweighs reason'?

Answer: chokkan

4. The Japanese have a saying...to 'look at someting with their X-ray vision'. What is the phrase?

Answer: dosatsu ryoku

5. What principle embodies the concept 'Small is beautiful and sells'?

Answer: saiku

6. Aisatsu means what type of behavior?

Answer: paying respect

7. I will give it some thought in Japanese means 'NO' subtextually. What is the phrase we do not want to hear?

Answer: Kangaete okimasu

8. What is the copycat syndrome of the Japanese culture called?

Answer: niban te shoto

9. It is 'proper' to add San- to one's own name while talking in the First Person Singular?

Answer: False

10. What is the concept of 'pulling oneself up by the bootstrap' called in Japan?

Answer: tataki age

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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