Greetings and Goodbyes
Introductions
Facts About Japan
Japanese Culture
Food and Drinks
Natural Disasters
100

What does 'konnichi wa' mean?

hello or good afternoon

100

What does 'ogenki desu ka' mean?

Are you well?

100

What are the colours of the Japanese flag?

red and white

100

What is the art of 'paper folding'?

origami

100

Which Japanese food, starting with 's', has become very popular in Australia?

sushi

100

Which word, starting with 't', causes major flooding and heavy rain in Japan?

typhoon

200

What does 'sayounara' mean?

goodbye

200

How do you say 'I'm well' in Japanese?

Hai, genki desu

200

Japan is made up of how many main islands?

4

200

What is the traditional garment (dress) of Japanese people?

kimono

200

Which popular drink in Japan has come out with a 'cherry blossom' flavoured drink for sakura season?

Coke

200

What season is it in Japan when it's winter in Australia?

summer

300

How do you say 'good morning' in Japanese?

ohayou gozaimasu

300

What does 'boku no namae wa Tom desu' mean?

My name is Tom

300

Who were the ancient warriors of Japan?

samurai

300

What is the word 'anime' short for?

animation

300

'Sashimi' is raw what?

fish

300

What is the English translation of the word 'tsunami'?

harbour wave

400

What does 'konban wa' mean?

good evening

400

How do you say 'My name is Bess' in Japanese?

Watashi no namae wa Bess desu

400

What is 'yen'?

The currency of Japan

400

What do you need to do before entering a Japanese home?

Take your shoes off

400

What food is eaten with most meals in Japan?

rice

400

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

500

How do you say 'Pleased to meet you' in Japanese?

hajimemashite

500

Who can use the word 'boku'?

males

500

What is the capital of Japan?

Tokyo

500

What is a popular hot drink that Japanese people enjoy, and is healthy for them?

green tea

500

Which animal's meat is eaten raw and is a delicacy in Japan?

horse

500

Explain how a tsunami starts.

An underground earthquake causes the tectonic to clash, forcing a large wave to rush to shore

600

How do you say 'Please treat me kindly in Japanese'?

yoroshiku onegaishimasu

600

How do Japanese people greet each other and how many levels of politeness are there?

They bow. 3 levels

600

What do Japanese students call their teachers?

sensei

600

What is one of the main religions of Japan?

Buddhism or Shintoism

600

Which plant, that grows in the sea, is a popular food in Japan? It is often served dried.

seaweed

600

Approximately how many earthquakes does Japan experience each year?

1,500

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