Proverbs
一石二鳥 in English?
Two birds with one stone.
The plural for "tooth" is _____.
teeth
This is the stew that sumo wrestlers eat to maintain their weight.
chanko nabe
We didn't stay late ______ we were very tired.
because
科学者 in English
scientist
Failure teaches success / Learn from you mistakes is what proverb in Japanese?
失敗は成功のもと
The plural for house is "houses." The plural for mouse is what?
mice
Generally speaking, which has thicker bread slices, Kanto or Kansai?
Kansai. Kansai produces and consumes more 4-5 sliced loaves, while in Kanto there are more 6-8 sliced loaves.
It often rains in June, ___ bring a raincoat.
so
"Editor-in-Chief" in Japanese?
編集長
鬼のいぬ間に洗濯, in English is "When the ____ is away, the mice will play."
cat
A group of dogs is called a "pack." A group of fish is called a what?
school
Maiko districts in Kyoto include Kamishichiken, Pontocho, Miyagawacho, Gion Higashi and ...?
Gion Kōbu
If I have enough money next year I _____ to the USA.
want to go / will go / am going / am going to go
A "number ninja" is another word for what job?
*English or 日本語 is okay
accountant / 計理士、会計係
What does "don't count your chickens before they hatch" mean?
取らぬ狸の皮算用(かわざんよう)
Don't assume you will succeed etc.
The plural for goose is "geese." The plural for moose is what?
moose
踊る阿呆に見る阿呆 同じ阿呆なら踊らにゃそんそん♪ （Odoru Ahou ni Miru Ahou Onaji Ahounara Odoranya Sonson♪）These are lyrics to a song from what famous dance?
Awaodori / Awa Dance
She is learning _________ a car.
to drive
"Chief Financial Officer" in Japanese?
最高財務責任者
What is the English proverb for 船頭多くして船山に上る?
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
A group of dogs is called a "pack." A group of cows (cattle) is called a "herd", a group of geese is called a what?
gaggle
The roof tiles of most Japanese castles are made of clay, but those of Kanazawa Castle are made of what?
lead (鉛)
Turn down the ______! The music is too _____!
volume, loud
An "ophthalmologist" is a doctor that will take a long look at your what?
eyes