Test Your Katakana Japanese Language Knowledge

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Test Your Katakana Japanese Language Knowledge - Quiz

Step into the captivating realm of Katakana, one of the three writing systems in the Japanese language, with our immersive Katakana Japanese Language Quiz! If you're passionate about Japanese culture, language or planning a trip to Japan, this quiz is perfect for you.
Unlock the mysteries of Katakana as you tackle ten thought-provoking questions designed to assess your proficiency in reading and understanding Katakana characters. From trendy Japanese terms to foreign loanwords, this quiz offers a diverse range of words that will challenge beginners and seasoned learners.
Embrace the excitement of uncovering new characters and their pronunciations while you expand your language Read moreskills. Whether you're a manga enthusiast or a language aficionado, this quiz promises an enjoyable and enriching experience.
So, put your Katakana knowledge to the test, and embark on a linguistic adventure that will deepen your appreciation for the beauty and intricacy of the Japanese language. Get ready to shine as a Katakana master!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What is テ called?

    • A.

      Ta 

    • B.

      Te

    • C.

      To

    • D.

      Ti

    Correct Answer
    B. Te
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Te" because in Japanese, each character in the Hiragana alphabet represents a syllable, and "テ" (pronounced as "te") is the correct character for the syllable "te".

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  • 2. 

    What is ソ called?

    • A.

      Su

    • B.

      Se

    • C.

      So

    • D.

      Sa

    Correct Answer
    C. So
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "So" because in Japanese, the character ソ is pronounced as "so".

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  • 3. 

    What is ネ called?

    • A.

      Na

    • B.

      Ni

    • C.

      Nu

    • D.

      Ne

    Correct Answer
    D. Ne
    Explanation
    Explanation: ネ is called "Ne" in Japanese.

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  • 4. 

    What is フ called?

    • A.

      Fa

    • B.

      Fu

    • C.

      Fo

    • D.

      Fe

    Correct Answer
    B. Fu
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Fu" because in the Japanese syllabary, フ is pronounced as "fu".

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  • 5. 

    What is ラ called? 

    • A.

      Ra

    • B.

      Ru

    • C.

      Re

    • D.

      Ro

    Correct Answer
    A. Ra
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Ra" because in the Japanese syllabary, ラ represents the sound "ra".

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  • 6. 

    What is ケ called?

    • A.

      Ko

    • B.

      Ka

    • C.

      Ke

    • D.

      Ki

    Correct Answer
    C. Ke
    Explanation
    ケ is called "Ke" in Japanese.

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  • 7. 

    What is シ called?

    • A.

      Sa

    • B.

      Su

    • C.

      So

    • D.

      Shi

    Correct Answer
    D. Shi
    Explanation
    Explanation: シ is called "Shi" in Japanese.

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  • 8. 

    What is メ called?

    • A.

      Mo

    • B.

      Me

    • C.

      Mu

    • D.

      Mi

    Correct Answer
    B. Me
    Explanation
    In Japanese, メ is pronounced as "me". This is a Katakana character used in the Japanese writing system to represent the sound "me". Therefore, the correct answer is "Me".

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  • 9. 

    What is ン called?

    • A.

      Nu

    • B.

      Ne

    • C.

      No

    • D.

      N

    Correct Answer
    D. N
    Explanation
    The character "ン" is called "N" in Japanese. It is a katakana character used to represent the "n" sound in the Japanese language. In this case, the correct answer is "N" because it accurately identifies the name of the character.

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  • 10. 

    What is ティ called?

    • A.

      Ta

    • B.

      Chi

    • C.

      Ti

    • D.

      Tsu

    Correct Answer
    C. Ti
    Explanation
    Explanation: ティ is called "Ti" in Japanese.

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