Language
How many writing systems (or alphabets) does the Japanese language use?
Japanese uses four (4) writing systems (or alphabets) which are Kangi, Hiragana, Katakana and Romaji
Bowing 45 degrees to show respect
The word is derived from the Japanese words "kara" (meaning "empty") and "okestura" (short for "orchestra"), meaning "singing without a live band".
Karaoke
Is Japanese the slowest or fastest spoken language?
It is the fastest spoken language. Interestingly enough, Japan has a spoken syllable rate of nearly eight syllables per second. That beats out Spanish, French and Italian.
How old is the Imperial House of Japan?
-approximately 1,500 years
-approximately 2,500 years
-approximately 4,500 years
-approximately 5,500 years
Approximately 2,500 years old. Dating back to 660 BC, the Imperial House of Japan is the oldest, continuous hereditary monarchy in the world.
What is the only foreign language taught in Japanese middle schools?
English is the only foreign language taught in Japanese middle schools
What is the proper way to eat noodles, according to Japanese culture?
Loudly slurping them as you eat.
This commonly used word that derives from Japanese refers to a small digital image or icon used to express an idea, emotion, etc.
Emoji. This English derivative from Japanese, is made up from e ‘picture’ + moji ‘letter, character’.
True/False: Japanese is related to the Chinese languages.
The Japanese language as a whole, however, isn’t derived from the same language family as Chinese and has no genetic relation to it whatsoever.
Question for ALL teams!!!!! What is the population of Japan? (closest without going over)
124.5 million
Why do linguists consider Japanese a language isolate?
Japanese is not connected or related to any other language group
Calligraphry
Which old American slang term originates from the Japanese language?
-Hot to Trot
-Mellow Yellow
-A-OK
-Hunky Dory
"Honky dory" is an old American slang term meaning "everything's fine," but it may have a quirky connection to Japan
One theory suggests it came from U.S. sailors in the 1800s who spent time on a street in Yokohama called "Honcho-dori," known for being relaxing and pleasant
This Japanese word translates to "harbor wave" in English.
Tsunami.
Which country is home to the largest population of Japanese immigrants?
Brazil
Where does the verb appear in a Japanese sentence?
-At the beginning
-After the subject
-As the second word
-At the end
At the end.
Unlike the English Language that makes use of the subject-verb-object- order, the Japanese language uses the subject-object-verb.
What are the main religions in Japan?
Shinto and Buddhism
This popular game with a Japanese name is a logic-based, number-placement puzzle where each number can only be placed once per row and column.
Sudoku.
The word originates from the Japanese phrase
“sūji wa dokushin ni kagiru,” which
translates to “the numbers must remain
single"
This food is a Japanese borrowing of the Mandarin Chinese 'lamian', which is commonly called "Lo Mein"
Ramen.
This cone-shaped volcano is also the highest point in Japan.
Mount Fuji
What is the largest immigrant group in Japan by country?
China
This popular Japanese icon first began as a Game Boy game in 1996.
Pokemon
This common household piece of furniture is the Japanese word for a quilted sleeping pad stuffed with cotton or fiber fill.
Futon
This English word, which indicates the successful head of a business or industry, is derived from the Japanese word which means “great lord” or “prince”
Tycoon
Derived from the Japanese word “taikun” which means “great lord” or “prince”
Archipelago