Translation (ほんやく)
Plot (ものがたり)
Vocab (たんご)
Characters (キャラクター)
Culture (ぶんか)
100

ももたろはももからうまれました。

What is Momotaro was born from a peach? 

100

What was the old woman doing when she found the peach? 

What is she was doing laundry in the river? 

100

もものいみは何ですか。

What is a peach? 

100

Who are Momotaro's parents?

What are the old man and woman?

100

Momotaro is often told on what Japanese national holiday? 

(Hint: something to do with children)

What is Children's Day? こどもの日

Fun fact: It is on 5月5日.

200

いぬ、さる、きじがももたろのともだちになりました。

What is the dog, monkey, and pheasant become Momotaro's friends? 

200

Why did Momotaro set out on his journey? 

What is to defeat the demons on Oni Island and protect his village? 

200
おにのいみは何ですか。

What is demon/ogre?

200

Which animal is the first to join Momotaro on his journey?

What is the dog?

200

Why are kibidango significant in the story?

What is symbolizing sharing and loyalty?

300

おばあさんは川でせんたくをしました。

What is the old woman did laundry by the river? 

300

What did the animals eat to join Momotaro's team? 

What is kibidango?

300

たからのいみは何ですか。

What is treasure?
300

What role do the demons play in the story?

What are the antagonists who terrorize the village and hoard treasure?

300

What is Oni Island thought to represent in Japanese folklore?

What is a place of chaos/evil? 

400

おにがしまからたからものをもちかえりました。

What is they brought treasures back from Oni Island? 

400

How did Momotaro and his companions defeat the demons?

What is teamwork? 

400

しゅじんこうのいみは何ですか。

What is the main character?
400

How do the companions reflect teamwork in the story?

What is each animal using their skills to assist Momotaro in defeating the demons?

400

How does the story reflect traditional Japanese values?

What is emphasizes teamwork, loyalty, bravery, and respect for elders? 

500

ももたろうはむらをたすけるためにおにとけんかしました。

What is Momotaro fought the demons to save the village? 

500

What did the pheasant, monkey, and dog do before fighting the demons?

What is: 

flying over the gate to see what's happening, climbing up the gate to unlock it, and pushing the door forward with its head? 

500

あくやくのいみは何ですか。

What is a villain/bad guy? 

500

What traits did Momotaro possess as he got older? (Name three) 

What is each animal using their skills to assist Momotaro in defeating the demons?

What is a kind heart, generous, and strength?

500

What does the peach symbolize in Japanese culture?

What is longevity and good fortune?

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