たんご
to be popular
にんきがある
人気がある
なまえ
名前
What is a highly stylized classical Japanese dance-drama known for its extravagant costumes, elaborate makeup, and dynamic staging?
Kabuki
Fun Fact: Kabuki was created in 1603 by Izumo no Okuni, a Shinto shrine dancer who formed a female dance troupe to perform provocative sketches.
Translate in short form:
Did you have breakfast this morning?
けさ、朝ごはんを食べた？
あそこで本を読んでいる人はゆいさんです。
The one who is reading a book over there is Yui
mean-spirited doctor
いじわるないしゃ
来年雪
During Christmas in Japanese, this is a popular fast-food to eat along with a special dessert.
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) and クリスマスケーキ
Fun Fact: This tradition started in 1974 with a hugely successful holiday marketing campaign called "クリスマスにはケンタクキー" (Kentucky for Christmas), which convinced the public that fried chicken is the traditional American holiday dinner.
Translate in short form:
Aさん said that she didn't have lunch.
Aさんは「ひるごはんをたべなkった」と言っていた。
しゅくだいがたくさんあったので、きのうの夜、ねませんでした。
I did not sleep last night because I had a lot of homework.
To become hungry and to become thirsty
おなかがすく
のどがかわく
わたしはながいえいがをかいました。
私は長い映画を買いました。
Public transportation is Japan's most convenient form of transportation. There is a famous railway loop that takes you to Tokyo's famous cities called...
Yamanote Line
Fun Fact: A full trip around all 30 stations takes roughly 1 hour
Translate:
In Osaka, I will do such things as shopping and eating dinner.
おおさかで買いものをしたり、ばごはんをたべたりします。
おべんとうが買いたかったから、コンビニに行きました。
I went to a convenience store because I wanted to buy a boxed lunch.
The celebrity is always worried
ゆめいじんはいつもしなぱいをする。
クラスのあとでてがみをかいて、うたをききます。
クラスの後で手紙を書いて、歌を聞きます。
New Year's is the biggest holiday in Japan. This traditional soup with mochi is eaten to bring good health, longevity, and prosperity.
Ozoni
Fun Fact: The recipe changes dramatically depending on where you are in Japan.
Translate:
We have a lot of cakes. Please take the ones you like.
ケーキがたくさんあります。すきなのをもっていってください。
ふゆはほっかいどうのほうがおもしろいと思います。母は食べものがおいしかったと言っていました。
I think Hokkaido is more interesting in the winter. My mom said the food was delicious.
To decide the best skilled singer
いちばんじょうずなかしゅをきめる。
一番上手な歌手を決める。
あしたのよる、ふるいところにりょこうします。いえにかえるとき、にもつをもちます。
あしたの夜、古い所に旅行します。家に帰る時、にもつを持ちます。
Japanese school starts and ends differently than American school. What months do they start and end in?
Japanese school starts in April and ends in March, with a long vacation in summer and two shorter breaks in winter and spring.
Translate:
Next week, I must go to Japanese conversation group because I have a bad grade.
わるいせいせきなので、らいしゅう日本語のかいわのグループにいかなければいけません。
日本に行く時、買いものしすぎたいので、有名なおかねもちとけっこんするつもりです。
When I go to Japan, I plan to marry a famous, wealthy person because I want to go on a massive shopping spree.