Japanese Food
Name a Japanese food that is very popular in Australia?
sushi
What is the word for hamburger?
hanbaagaa
oishii
delicious or tasty
Is it okay to slurp noodles in Japan? Explain why.
Yes, it shows that you are enjoying the meal.
True or false? Is it okay to use chopsticks to pull a dish towards you?
No
What does irasshaimase mean?
Welcome
What is the word for a Japanese pancake?
okonomiyaki
What is miruku?
milk
karai
spicy
Is it appropriate to eat while you're walking in Japan?
No, it is considered rude.
Is it okay to pass food from one person to another with chopsticks?
No
What is an oshibori?
A warm towel, rolled up and given to customers to wash hands.
What is the Japanese word for water?
mizu
What is the Japanese way of saying 'coca cola'?
koora
amai
sweet
What phrase should you use before eating?
Itadakimasu
True or false? Do not pick up a dish or a glass with a hand in which you are holding chopsticks.
True
What is the Japanese word for 'cheers' when drinking?
Kanpai
What is an ekiben and how would you describe it to someone?
An ekiben is a bento box that can be bought from a train station. It is meant to be enjoyed on long train rides.
What is a sandoichi?
sandwich
supakunai desu
not sour
When should you say 'gochisousama deshita'?
After you have finished eating.
Why should you not stand chopsticks up in rice or other foods?
This is how it is presented to the deceased.
In terms of pouring drinks, what is the appropriate thing to do in Japan?
Never pour your own drink. Pour for others.