Ohayo Gozaimasu!
Syllabic
What is the correct pronunciation of Mt. Fuji
What is code switching?
Changing your behavior to match the culture
How do you point to yourself in Japan?
point to your nose?
Good Afternoon
Konnichiwa
In Japanese almost all consonants must be followed by....
a vowel
What is the difference in meaning between bonsai and banzai
Bonsai is cultivated tiny trees, Banzai means "here we go!"
Name one way the Japanese school system is the center of a student's life.
(Various options)
How would you gesture that something is incorrect or forbidden
an X with the arms
The latest time at which you say, Good Morning
10:00 a.m.
In Japanese there is one consonant that does not need to be followed by a vowel. It is
N
You pause between the two
Certain words or phrases are accompanied by a bow. Name at least one.
(various)
What do maru/batsu mean?
correct/incorrect
Good Evening
Konbanwa
How would you say Caleb Smith in Japanese?
Sumisu Keireb
How would you say, "I'm a high school senior"?
Ko-ko- yon nen sei desu.
Why do some words have an O in front of it?
It's honorific, to show respect or importance
Say your favorite dessert item with Japanese pronunciation.
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When it's dark out
The time you start saying, "Good Evening"
What English vowel sound does not exist in Japanese?
Uh - the schwa sound
What does Yoroshiku Onegaishimas translate to English
Please favor me with your kindness
Tell two things about the Japanese school lunch program
(various answers)
Count to 4
ich ni san yon