December 2025 W2 Vocab
Teachers
Food and Drink
Plants and Animals
Japanese, but not Japanese
100

People usually do this activity during the hot summer time, heading towards the ocean.

What is "go to the beach"?

100

This teacher has light brown and really curly hair.

Who is T. Sami?

100

Popular during the Winter season, people usually eat this animal on Christmas.

What is chicken?

100

This plant is famous in Japan, and can grow really fast at a rate of 1 meter in a day. Pandas also love this plant.

What is bamboo?

100

Many people believe this popular noodle dish (miso, salt, and soy sauce flavors) came from Japan, however, it's origins are from China.

What is ramen?

200

Many people go do this activity during the Winter time, usually on snow-covered mountains.

What is "go skiing"?

200

This teacher has a Conan pen on their nametag strap.

Who is T. Miku?

200

Related to the famous okonomiyaki, this lighter version consists of a loose batter and is popular in the Kanto region.

What is monjayaki?

200

These birds, native to Africa, are large, flightless, and can run very fast.

What are ostriches?
200

Sushi is Japanese, but this famous "California" version was invented in the U.S.

What is the California roll?

300

Popular during the Spring season, people do this activity usually at parks; bringing food and drinks to share with each other.

What is "go on a picnic"?

300

This teacher is 168cm tall.

Who is T. Allen?

300

This Italian dessert is made with coffee-soaked cakes, and cream.

What is tiramisu?

300

This black-and-white marine mammal is actually a dolphin, not a whale like many people think.

What is the orca?

300

Usually served alongside soba, or donburi style, this dish can consist of deep-fried vegetables and/or seafood, topped with a sweet soy sauce.

What is tempura?

400

This activity involves bringing supplies for shelter, food, and drink to stay overnight out in the wilderness.

What is "go camping"?

400

This teachers' favorite nature place is the mountains.

Who is T. Miku?

400

This French soup, also popular in Japan during the Winter time, has cabbage, carrots, potatoes, onions, and sometimes bacon or sausage.

What is pot-au-feu?

400

Used often in Asian cooking, this tall wild grass has a unique herbal aroma of lemons.

What is lemongrass?

400

What is the American name of popular ice cream chain, "31" ice cream?

What is Baskin Robbins?

500

It is difficult to do this activity in big cities such as Tokyo due to too many lights during the nighttime.

What is "go stargazing"?

500

This teacher's favorite Disney song is "A Whole New World".

Who is T. Allen?

500

This spicy red paste from Korea is made from chili peppers, rice, and soybeans.

What is gochujang?

500

This deep-sea fish has a "fishing rod" type tool that grows out of its head to attract prey.

What is the anglerfish?

500

Associated with Japanese elementary students, the Randosel actually came from this country.

What is the Netherlands?

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