Japanese Culture
The nickname of Japan.
"Land of the Rising Sun"
What does 花見 translate/refer to?
Viewing of flowers.
Traditionally done during Golden Week.
What is the French-speaking world called?
la francophonie
How do you say “Hello, my name is___”
“Bonjour, je m’appelle___”
What is the traditional Mexican dish made of corn dough and meat or other fillings, often wrapped in corn husks?
Tamales
What is Highlighter in Spanish?
El Marcador
What is the most widely celebrated holiday in the world?
New Year's Day
Who created the famous ukiyo-e, known as "The Great Wave?"
Katsushika Hokusai
Translate the following:
これから日本語をもっと勉強しおと思います
From now on, I intend to study more Japanese.
Which continent has largest population of French speakers as a 1st or 2nd language?
Africa
What is the difference between “Vous allez bien?” and “ça va bien?” as ways to ask, “Are you well?”
What is, number OR formality/politeness?
Which Central American country has a traditional dish called "Pupusas," made of thick corn tortillas stuffed with fillings?
El Salvador.
What is the difference between "ser" and "estar" in Spanish?
"Ser" is used for permanent states (identity, origin, time), and "estar" is used for temporary states (feelings, location)
What is the name for someone who speaks multiple languages fluently?
Polyglot
What holiday is celebrated by throwing soy beans at "Oni", yelling "Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi."
Setsubun
日本語で give me five descriptions of Tyler.
(Can be both physical or personal)
Discretion of host.
What was the original name of the region of France before the Franks' conquest in the 5th century?
Gaul
What does this saying mean, “Mettre les pieds dans le plat”? 100 pts for direct translation, full 300 for saying meaning
“To put your feet in the dish”
“to put your foot in your mouth”, say the wrong thing at the wrong time, say sth taboo without realizing it, etc
In which country is the Galápagos Islands, known for their unique wildlife, located?
Ecuador
What is the difference between "por qué," and "porque," in Spanish?
What do the following languages have in common?
Belarusian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Bashkir, Uzbek, Abkhaz, Azerbaijani, Chuvash, Dungan, Kildin Sámi, Komi
They are all written with the Cyrillic alphabet.
The native group of Japan, whom primarily live in Hokkaido.
Ainu
Read the following and answer the question.
今大都市にいます。
この市に高くて有名なタワーがあります。
そしてこの市に色々パン屋さんもあります。
この国の一番有名なパンはクロワッサンです。
今どな市にいると思いますか？
パリス Paris
After France, what country has the largest population that speaks French as their mother tongue?
Democratic Republic of Congo
What is the English translation of this quote, “Penser, voilà le triomphe vrai de l'âme.” - Victor Hugo, Les Misérables
“To think—that is the true triumph of the soul”
In which Spanish-speaking country is the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, located?
Chile
400: What is the Spanish word for "weather," and how do you ask, "What is the weather like today?"
Weather: Clima or tiempo.
Question: ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy?
What is the name of the traditional New Zealand dance performed by the Māori people?
The Haka
Name three of Japan's OLD capitals.
Could be from:
Nara, Asuka, Kyoto, Kamakura, Osaka.
Give me as many readings of 生 as you can.
(Whichever team gives me the most wins)
Hint: there at least 12 different readings.
sei 生: as in student
(i)sho ー生: as in a whole lifetime
nama 生: raw/natural
ki(ji) 生地: fabric or one's true character
ikasu 生かす: to live or exist
umareru 生まれる: to be born
haeru 生える: to grow or to cut (teeth)
oi(tachi) 生い立ち: growth/development
musu 生す: to grow (moss)
ubu(ge): soft, downy hair
shiba(fu) 芝生: lawn
(ya)yoi 弥生: third month of the lunar calendar or thick growth
(iku)hi 生日: lucky day
(sen)nari 千生: bottle gourd or collection of things
What is the order of these items during a formal dinner? le poisson, la salade, le dessert, l’entrée, l’apéritif, le café, le plat principal, le fromage
l’apéritif, l’entrée, le poisson, le plat principal, la salade, le fromage, le dessert, le café
How do you say, “I would have liked to arrive on time”
J’aurais aimé arriver à l’heure
What is the name of the indigenous people of the Andes Mountains, known for their colorful textiles?
The Quechua people.
Translate the following sentence into English:
"Si no hubieras llegado tarde, habríamos podido tomar el tren a tiempo."
"If you hadn’t arrived late, we would have been able to catch the train on time."
Which country is home to the ancient city of Petra, carved into rock?
Jordan