Greetings and Goodbyes
What does 'konnichi wa' mean?
hello or good afternoon
What does 'ogenki desu ka' mean?
Are you well?
What are the colours of the Japanese flag?
red and white
What is the art of 'paper folding'?
origami
Which Japanese food, starting with 's', has become very popular in Australia?
sushi
Which word, starting with 't', causes major flooding and heavy rain in Japan?
typhoon
What does 'sayounara' mean?
goodbye
How do you say 'I'm well' in Japanese?
Hai, genki desu
Japan is made up of how many main islands?
4
What is the traditional garment (dress) of Japanese people?
kimono
Which popular drink in Japan has come out with a 'cherry blossom' flavoured drink for sakura season?
Coke
What season is it in Japan when it's winter in Australia?
summer
How do you say 'good morning' in Japanese?
ohayou gozaimasu
What does 'boku no namae wa Tom desu' mean?
My name is Tom
Who were the ancient warriors of Japan?
samurai
What is the word 'anime' short for?
animation
'Sashimi' is raw what?
fish
What is the English translation of the word 'tsunami'?
harbour wave
What does 'konban wa' mean?
good evening
How do you say 'My name is Bess' in Japanese?
Watashi no namae wa Bess desu
What is 'yen'?
The currency of Japan
What do you need to do before entering a Japanese home?
Take your shoes off
What food is eaten with most meals in Japan?
rice
In which year did a massive tsunami cause the meltdown of the Fukushima nuclear plant?
Hint: it's between the year 2010 and 2020
2011
How do you say 'Pleased to meet you' in Japanese?
hajimemashite
Who can use the word 'boku'?
males
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
What is a popular hot drink that Japanese people enjoy, and is healthy for them?
green tea
Which animal's meat is eaten raw and is a delicacy in Japan?
horse
Explain how a tsunami starts.
An underground earthquake causes the tectonic to clash, forcing a large wave to rush to shore
How do you say 'Please treat me kindly in Japanese'?
yoroshiku onegaishimasu
How do Japanese people greet each other and how many levels of politeness are there?
They bow. 3 levels
What do Japanese students call their teachers?
sensei
What is one of the main religions of Japan?
Buddhism or Shintoism
Which plant, that grows in the sea, is a popular food in Japan? It is often served dried.
seaweed
Approximately how many earthquakes does Japan experience each year?
1,500