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Japanese Phrases Trivia Quiz

Some simple Japanese phrases, and words to know when in Japan.

A multiple-choice quiz by sean111290. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
sean111290

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
234,173

Updated
Feb 04 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2474

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Question 1 of 10

1. What would be the correct phrase to use in Japan when you meet a person for the first time? Hint

"konnichiwa"

"arigatou gozaimasu"

"sayonara"

"hajimemashite"

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Question 2 of 10

2. After hearing the phrase "arigatou gozaimasu", with which of these phrases could you reply with this phrase for "you're welcome". Hint

"do itashimashite"

"irashaimase"

"konnichiwa"

"kobanwa"

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Question 3 of 10

3. When you go to a restaurant you might hear this phrase for "Please come in". Hint

"do itashimashite"

"irashaimase"

"douzo yoroshiku"

"desu"

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Question 4 of 10

4. How would you say the word Japanese in the Japanese language? Hint

"eigo"

"kankokugo"

"chuugokugo"

"nihongo"

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the correct Japanese word for thank you? Hint

"kaban"

"douzo"

"arigatou gozaimasu"

"moshi-moshi"

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the item you would be using if you said the phrase "moshi-moshi?" Hint

"denwa"

"doa"

"terebi"

"kuruma"

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the correct Japanese word for small? Hint

"yasui"

"atarashii"

"chiisai"

"hana"

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the correct Japanese word for stove? Hint

"hon"

"renji"

"kuruma"

"nezumi"

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the correct Japanese word for cat? Hint

"inu"

"ie"

"ki"

"neko"

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Question 10 of 10

10. This is a useful word to know when in Japan. What is the Japanese word for station? Hint

"ginkou"

"kouen"

"sensei"

"eki"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What would be the correct phrase to use in Japan when you meet a person for the first time?

Answer: "hajimemashite"

When meeting someone for the first time you would use the phrase "hajimemashite."

2. After hearing the phrase "arigatou gozaimasu", with which of these phrases could you reply with this phrase for "you're welcome".

Answer: "do itashimashite"

The phrase for "you're welcome" is "do itashimashite".

3. When you go to a restaurant you might hear this phrase for "Please come in".

Answer: "irashaimase"

"Do itashimashite" is the phrase for you're welcome, desu means "I am", and "irashaimase" means "May I help you", and "come in please".

4. How would you say the word Japanese in the Japanese language?

Answer: "nihongo"

"Eigo" means "English", "chuugokugo" means "Chinese","kankokugo" means "Korean", "nihongo" means "Japanese."

5. What is the correct Japanese word for thank you?

Answer: "arigatou gozaimasu"

"Douzo" means "please", "moshi-moshi" is "hello" on the telephone, and "kaban" means "bag."

6. What is the name of the item you would be using if you said the phrase "moshi-moshi?"

Answer: "denwa"

"Terebi" means "television", "doa" means "door", and "kuruma" means "car," and "denwa" means "telephone." You use "moshi-moshi" to say "hello" on the telephone.

7. What is the correct Japanese word for small?

Answer: "chiisai"

"Atarashii" means "new", "hana" means "flower or nose", and "yasui" means "cheap or inexpensive."

8. What is the correct Japanese word for stove?

Answer: "renji"

"Hon" means "book", "kuruma" is "car", and "nezumi" is "mouse".

9. What is the correct Japanese word for cat?

Answer: "neko"

"Inu" is "dog", "ki" is "tree", and "ie" is "house."

10. This is a useful word to know when in Japan. What is the Japanese word for station?

Answer: "eki"

"ginkou" means "bank", "sensei" is "teacher", and "kouen" is "park".

Source: Author sean111290

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