アニメ
Anime
Anime
A young ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village who wants to become Hokage.
ナルト
Who is - Naruto
Traditional Japanese robe worn on special occasions like festivals or tea ceremonies
着物
What is - Kimono
This Japanese snack is a long, thin, crunchy biscuit covered in chocolate, often sold in a tube
ポッキー
What is - Pocky
This is the capital city of Japan
東京
What is - Tokyo
The word for "Thank you" in Japanese
ありがとうございます
What is - Arigatou / Arigatou Gozaimasu
This term describes anime that features exaggerated school life, often including clubs, festivals, and daily routines
日常系
What is - Slice of life
These paper folding designs are traditional Japanese art
折り紙
What is - Origami
This sticky rice treat is often wrapped in seaweed and filled with fish or veggies
おにぎり
What is - Onigiri
The famous mountain that is Japan’s tallest peak
富士山
What is - Mount Fuji
The Japanese writing system that uses characters borrowed from Chinese
漢字
What is - Kanji
This Japanese filmmaker and co-founder of Studio Ghibli directed iconic films like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.
宮崎駿
Who is - Hayao Miyazaki
This festival in summer features large fireworks displays
花火大会
What is - Hanabi Festival
A popular Japanese food made from fermented soybeans, often eaten for breakfast.
納豆
What is - Natto
The northernmost main island of Japan
北海道
What is - Hokkaido
This term refers to the set of polite and humble expressions in Japanese, used in formal situations.
敬語
What is - Keigo
This anime movie by Makoto Shinkai became the highest-grossing Japanese film worldwide in 2016
君の名は
What is - Your Name
Traditional Japanese puppet theater using intricate wooden puppets.
文楽
What is - Bunraku
A Japanese sandwich snack made of a sweet red bean paste between two soft cakes
どら焼き
What is - Dorayaki
This Japanese era (794–1185) is known for the rise of the samurai class.
平安時代
What is - Heian period
Polite phrase meaning “excuse me” or “thank you for your trouble” when leaving work
おつかれさまでした
What is - Otsukaresama deshita
This 1988 anime film is considered one of the most influential cyberpunk anime worldwide and inspired many Western creators
アキラ
What is - Akira
Japanese custom of visiting shrines/temples at the start of the new year
初詣
What is - Hatsumode
Thin slices of dried fish flakes used as a topping on okonomiyaki and takoyaki.
かつお節
What is - Katsuobushi (Bonita Flakes)
This period in Japanese history (1603–1868) was ruled by the Tokugawa shoguns
江戸時代
What is - Edo period
Japanese cursive style for writing kanji
草書 / くずし字
What is - Sōsho / kuzushi-ji