Daily Life & School
What do you usually eat for breakfast? (2 things)
I usually eat rice, miso soup, fish, bread, etc.
What is the name of your city?
-Insert name of City-
What are the animals that live in Japan. Give 2.
Dog, cat, bear, monkey, deer, fox, tanuki, etc.
What are the popular Japanese comics or animations. Give 2.
Dragon Ball, Pokémon, Sailor Moon, One Piece, Spy x Family, Doraemon, etc. (Any popular manga/anime)
How are you?
I'm fine/happy/sleepy, etc.
How do you usually go to school?
Walk, bike, train, bus, etc.
What are the famous places in your city. Give 2.
Any famous places in Mitaka
What is the very famous mountain in Japan?
Mt. Fuji (Fujisan).
What do you say before and after you eat?
Itadakimasu and gochisousama deshita.
Finish the sentence:
"I like ____ and ____."
-Any nouns, e.g., pizza, soccer, books, my family-
What do you say when you finish school?
Sayonara / See you tomorrow! / Goodbye!
What are the places you can buy food in your town. Give 2.
Supermarket, convenience store (konbini), bakery, restaurant, ramen shop, etc.
What color are cherry blossoms?
Pink or white.
What are the traditional arts in Japan. Give 2.
Origami, kokeshi, teruterubozu, ikebana, etc.
Make a sentence using "can."
I can swim. I can speak English. I can run fast. Etc.
What are the things you usually do after school. Give 2.
Go to juku (cram school), play outside, do homework, watch TV, play video games, eat dinner, etc.
How do you get from your school to the train station?
Go straight, turn left/right, walk past the..., it's next to the... (Look for prepositions and directions)
What are the different types of weather we have in Japan. Give 2.
Sunny, rainy, snowy, cloudy, typhoon, hot, cold.
What are the things found in the sushi. Give 2.
Rice and fish (or seafood, vegetables, etc.)
Make a sentence using present tense.
I go to...
I eat...
Where do students usually clean at school?
They clean the classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, etc.
What do you do in shrines or temples?
Pray, buy omikuji, buy omamori, take photos, etc.
Which animal is a symbol of good luck in Japan?
Maneki-neko (lucky cat).
What are the traditional clothesin Japan. Give 2.
Kimono, yukata, jinbe, geta, etc.
Use "but": "I like cats. I don't like dogs."
I like cats, but I don't like dogs.