Vocabulary
How do you say 参加する in English?
participate
And just as in other sports, you need to plan __________ to win.
strategies
How do you say ちょうど ～ と同じように in English?
just as ～
How many waka poems do karuta players try to memorize?
かるた取りはいくつの和歌を暗記しようとするのか？
100.
Finish the sentence using "which" or "who."
文を「which」または「who」を使って完成させてください。
I met your mother, ( ) told me the great news.
I met your mother, who told me the great news.
How do you say すぐに in English?
immediately
Players try to __________ the __________ torifuda card quickly.
grab, corresponding
How do you say ～ に参加する in English?
participate in ～
What is a competitive karuta game called?
競技かるたは何と呼ばれますか？
"A martial art on tatami."
Finish the sentence using "which" or "who."
文を「which」または「who」を使って完成させてください。
My uncle gave me a camera, ( ) I broke the next day.
My uncle gave me a camera, which I broke the next day.
How do you say 激しく in English?
fiercely
The __________ __________ of Chihayafuru has been enjoyed in over 50 countries.
animated, version
How do you say とても ～ なので...だ in English?
so ～ that...
The animated version of Chihayafuru has been enjoyed in how many countries?
『ちはやふる』のアニメ版は、いったい何カ国で楽しまれているのでしょうか？
Over 50 countries.
Unscramble the sentence.
文を並べ替えてください。
I'll (what / show you / I have in my bag).
I'll show you what I have in my bag.
How do you say 熱意 in English?
enthusiasm
A __________ karuta game is called "a __________ __________ on tatami."
competitive, martial, art
How do you say 前半 in English?
the first half
What is the attraction of a competitive karuta game?
競技かるたの魅力とは何でしょうか？
Age, gender, or experience does not matter, but skill and enthusiasm do.
Unscramble the sentence.
文を並べ替えてください。
(listen to / I'm saying / what).
Listen to what I'm saying.
How do you say 一致する in English?
corresponding
__________, __________ or experience does not __________, but skill and __________ do.
age, gender, matter, enthusiasm
How do you say ...だけでなく ～ も in English?
～ as well as...
What skills and/or preparation do you think competitive karuta players need?
競技かるたプレイヤーにはどのようなスキルや準備が必要だと思いますか？
physical and mental strength, powers of concentration and speed, memorization, etc.
Unscramble the sentence.
文を並べ替えてください。
(important / what / is / is) to do your best.
What is important is to do your best.