Australia
What are the colors of the Australian flag?
Blue, White, Red
What does the red circle on the Japanese flag symbolize?
the sun
Write down the names of 2 teachers who work at this school.
OK
Write all 26 letters of the alphabet in upper case.
OK
How do you say "good morning" in Japanese?
おはようございます/おはよう
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
In Japan, we use three writing systems.
What are they?
Katakana
Hiragana
Kanji
Our school was for girls only in the past.
When did it go co-ed?
２００９
What is the correct way to add a tag question to 'She is a doctor'?
A.She is a doctor, right not?
B.She is a doctor, isn't she?
C.She is a doctor, is she?
D.She is a doctor, doesn't she?
B.She is a doctor, isn't she?
You use this phrase before you start eating a meal to show gratitude. What is it?
Itadakimasu
It literally means "I humbly receive." You say this to the food and the person who cooked it.
What is another name for Ayers Rock?
Uluru
What is the currency of Japan?
yen
In what academic year did our school celebrate its 100th anniversary?
２０２３
ネイティブが使う表現で「It's on me.」とはどういう意味？
When you and your friends were at the restaurant, what does ”It's on me" refers to?
A.私の上に何かが乗っています。
B.私が奢ります（私の奢りです）。
C.私に任せてください。
D.私のせいです。
B
What is an abbreviation of "Convenience Store" that is commonly used in Japan?
Konbini
It's an abbreviation of "Convenience Store." Japanese people love to shorten long English words!
What are the national colors of Australia?
Green and Gold
In Japan, "OKASHIMO" is a keyword for evacuation from a natural disaster. It is an acronym formed from the first syllables of four rules. What are those four rules?
'O' for Osanai (Don't push),
'KA' for Kakenai (Don't run),
'SHI' for Shaberanai (Don't talk),
'MO' for Modoranai (Don't go back).
What color is the blazer for the girls' uniform?
white
Pick the verb that fits: The bird ______ high in the sky.(A) Blue (B) Flies (C) Nest
B
In English, a dog says "Woof woof." In Japanese, how do we express a dog's bark?
Wan-wan
Why are the kangaroo and emu on the Australian coat of arms? Is there a reason they were picked?
オーストラリアの国章に描かれている動物はカンガルーとエミューですが、なぜこの2種類が選ばれたと言われていますか？
They were chosen because they are animals that cannot move backward, symbolizing a nation that is always moving forward.
Write the name of the Prime Minister of Japan in English.
Takaichi Sanae
Our school name is Mejiro Kenshin.
Kenshin means to polish one's soul.
True or False?
T
Write 'メリークリスマス' in English.
Merry Christmas
In a Japanese classroom, what is the English command for 'Kiritsu'?
Stand up
At the beginning and end of each class in Japan, a student leader gives the commands: 'Stand up,' 'Bow,' and 'Sit down' to greet the teacher.
起立 (Kiritsu): "Stand up."
礼 (Rei): "Bow."
着席 (Chakuseki): "Sit down." または "Be seated."