Particles
History
Kanji
Onomatopoeia
和食(Japanese food)
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This comes after the topic of the sentence, phrase, or conversation. It always comes after a noun or a pronoun or, sometimes, after the grammatical subject of the sentence.
What is は
100
This version of Japanese language was created by a woman and known as a "feminine" way to write the language.
What is Hiragana
100
This kanji means book and is often used in the word Japan.
What is ほん
100
This is what ワクワク means.
彼女は彼がいたのでわくわくしていた。
What is someone who is bursting with excitement in anticipation of something thrilling.
100
This is a popular pan-fried dish that consists of batter and cabbage. Selected toppings and ingredients are added which can vary greatly (anything from meat and seafood to wasabi and cheese).
What is Okonomiyak.
200
This shows the direct object of an action verb
What isを
200
This was the first Capital of Japan.
What is Nara? (Originally known as Yamato)
200
This Kanji means:
What is Ice.
FUN TIP: 氷 and 水 look VERY similar. Look at the differences.
200
This is what means ドキドキ.
The sound of a heartbeat.
200
This Japanese dessert is made with red bean paste, glutinous rice, potato starch, & strawberries.
What is Ichigo Daifuku- いちご大福
300
This is used to indicate possession, similar to “s” in English. It connects two nouns, showing a relationship or belonging.
What is の
300
This is the year that the "Great Fire of Meireki" happened (Hint: During Edo period), wiping nearly 60% of the city. It is known as one of the most devastating events in Japanese history. It was started by a priest who was cremating an allegedly cursed kimono.
What is 1657?
300
These three radicals make this kanji
- 雨 (rain)
- 田 (rice paddy)
- 乚 (umbrella)
デン- electricity
(usually used in compound words such as 電車)
300
This is what ガミガミ means.
Being lectured or nagged by someone above you
300
This is thick Japanese noodles made of wheat flour.
What is うどん / 饂飩
400
This means “also” or “too.”
What is も
400
This class were feudal lords who ruled over territories and controlled large armies. The Samurai were a warrior class who served them
What are the Daimyos?
400
These two radicals make this kanji まち (machi) which means town.
What is :
田 (rice paddy) - た
丁 (street) - ひのと
400
This means ゲロゲロ .
Hint: An animal noise
What is a frog
400
This food is a delicacy from Fukuoka, you can get it from Yatai stalls.
What is Mentaiko.
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500
This is used to list items, implying that the list isn’t complete
What is や
500
This man served the daimyo Oda Nobunaga in Japan during the Sengoku (“Warring States”) period. He was the first known foreigner to achieve samurai status
Who is Yasuke, the African Samurai.
500
What is depression, ウツ .
500
This describes someone who is happy and excited.
What is ウキウキ.
500
This is a traditional Japanese food that is eaten on New Year. The tradition started in the Heian period (794–1185).
What is Osechi Ryori.
