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Sony, Pioneer, Honda, Konnichiwa, Sayonara. The words are familiar but how well do you really know things Japanese?

A multiple-choice quiz by rosehill9. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Author
rosehill9

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
186

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3379

Last 3 plays: piet (10/10), Guest 72 (5/10), Guest 50 (6/10).

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1. What is the name of the company that makes Panasonic products? Hint

RCA

Sony

Matsushita Electric

Mitsubishi Electric

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2. What does 'domo arigato' mean? Hint

Please

Thank you

Hello

Goodbye

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3. What is the main island of Japan called? Hint

Honshu

Kanto

Tokyo

Hiroshima

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4. What are the native people of Japan called? Hint

Ainu

Chinese

Hindi

Gaijin

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5. What was the name until 2017 of the company that produces 'Subaru' cars? Hint

Suzuki Motor

Toyota

Fuji Heavy

Honda

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6. What is 'Sarutobi'? Hint

a monkey

a ninja

ritual suicide

a tea ceremony

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7. What does 'kamikaze' literally mean? Hint

suicide pact

perfect death

crazy god

divine wind

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8. What Japanese company owns the product 'Hello Kitty'? Hint

Sanrio

Bandai

Nintendo

Sunkus

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9. What is the highest mountain in Japan?

Answer: (One or two words)

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10. Who became the head of state of Japan in January 1989? Hint

Emperor Akihito

Emperor Yoshihito

Emperor Hirohito

Emperor Antoku

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the company that makes Panasonic products?

Answer: Matsushita Electric

Also called MEI. One of the world's largest consumer products companies.

2. What does 'domo arigato' mean?

Answer: Thank you

Famous from the song Mr. Roboto....

3. What is the main island of Japan called?

Answer: Honshu

There are four main islands and many smaller ones comprising the nation called Japan. Honshu is more than twice the size of Hokkaido, the second largest. The capital Tokyo and the former capital Kyoto are both on Honshu.

4. What are the native people of Japan called?

Answer: Ainu

Most of the Ainu live in HokkaidoDiscrimination against native people is also a problem in Japan as in many other countries.

5. What was the name until 2017 of the company that produces 'Subaru' cars?

Answer: Fuji Heavy

Loosely affiliated with Nissan, is well known for its mini-cars.

6. What is 'Sarutobi'?

Answer: a ninja

Sarutobi was a famous 14th century Ninja.

7. What does 'kamikaze' literally mean?

Answer: divine wind

Kami means divine or god. Kaze is the wind.

8. What Japanese company owns the product 'Hello Kitty'?

Answer: Sanrio

Hello Kitty is a rival to Pokemon worldwide. Pokemon is owned by a private Japanese company.

9. What is the highest mountain in Japan?

Answer: Fuji

Mount Fuji, a dormant volcano, is sacred to the Japanese. It is 12,389 feet high.

10. Who became the head of state of Japan in January 1989?

Answer: Emperor Akihito

Emperor Hirohito 1926- 1989 Emperor Yoshihito 1912-1926 Emperor Antoku 1180-1185

Source: Author rosehill9

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Most Recent Scores

May 26 2023 : piet: 10/10
May 13 2023 : Guest 72: 5/10
May 09 2023 : Guest 50: 6/10
May 04 2023 : Guest 58: 5/10
Apr 20 2023 : Guest 193: 9/10
Apr 13 2023 : Guest 73: 5/10
Apr 10 2023 : Guest 112: 5/10
Apr 05 2023 : Strike121: 4/10
Apr 05 2023 : GoodVibe: 8/10

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