Hiragana Rules - Quiz 1
Test your reading of some hiragana words. First, you should revise the rules for long vowels, contracted sounds and double consonants.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the correct reading for the following word:γγγγ γ
- A.
Joudan
- B.
Jodan
- C.
Juudan
- D.
Judan
Correct Answer
A. JoudanExplanation
The correct reading for the word γγγγ γ is "joudan". In Japanese, each character represents a syllable, and when combined, they form a word or phrase. In this case, γγγγ γ is a combination of the characters γγγ (jo) and γ γ (dan). By pronouncing each syllable correctly, the word is pronounced as "joudan".Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the correct reading for the following word:γ²γγγ―γ
- A.
Hirogohan
- B.
Hirokohan
- C.
Hirugohan
- D.
Hirukohan
Correct Answer
C. HirugohanExplanation
The correct reading for the word γ²γγγ―γ is hirugohan. This is because the hiragana characters γ²γ correspond to the sound "hiru" and the characters γγ―γ correspond to the word "gohan" which means "meal" or "rice". Therefore, when combined, the word is pronounced as hirugohan, meaning "lunch" or "midday meal".Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the correct reading for the following word:γγ£γ¨γ―γγ
- A.
Motohayai
- B.
Motohayoi
- C.
Mottohayai
- D.
Motohayai
Correct Answer
C. MottohayaiExplanation
The correct reading for the word γγ£γ¨γ―γγ is "mottohayai". The word γγ£γ¨ (motto) means "more" and γ―γγ (hayai) means "fast". So, when combined, γγ£γ¨γ―γγ (mottohayai) means "faster" or "more fast".Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the correct reading for the following word:γγ¬
- A.
Ire
- B.
Ime
- C.
Imo
- D.
Inu
Correct Answer
D. InuExplanation
The correct reading for the word γγ¬ is "inu".Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the correct reading for the following word:γγΎγ
- A.
Wamasu
- B.
Nemasu
- C.
Remasu
- D.
Numasu
Correct Answer
B. NemasuExplanation
The correct reading for the word γγΎγ is "nemasu".Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the correct reading for the following word:γγ£γγγ«
- A.
Ishoni
- B.
Ishouni
- C.
Isshouni
- D.
Isshoni
Correct Answer
D. IsshoniExplanation
The correct reading for the word γγ£γγγ« is "isshoni". The word γγ£γγγ« is a combination of two words, "issho" meaning "together" and "ni" meaning "with". When combined, it forms the adverb "together" or "at the same time". The correct reading is isshoni because the small γ€ (tsu) before the γ (shi) doubles the consonant sound, making it "ssho" instead of "sho".Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the correct reading for the following word:γ°γγγ―γ
- A.
Bangohan
- B.
Hangoban
- C.
Bangouhan
- D.
Hanbougan
Correct Answer
A. BangohanExplanation
The correct reading for the word γ°γγγ―γ is "bangohan".Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the correct reading for the following word:γγ£γ¦γγΎγ
- A.
Itekimasu
- B.
Idekimasu
- C.
Iddekimasu
- D.
Ittekimasu
Correct Answer
D. IttekimasuExplanation
The correct reading for the word γγ£γ¦γγΎγ is "ittekimasu." This phrase is commonly used in Japanese as a way to say "I'm leaving" or "I'll be going." The word is made up of three parts: "itte" meaning "to go," "ki" meaning "to come," and "masu" which is a polite ending. Therefore, "ittekimasu" is the correct reading for this word.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is the correct reading for the following word:γ§γγγ°γγγ
- A.
Dennebangou
- B.
Denwabango
- C.
Denwabangou
- D.
Denrebangou
Correct Answer
C. DenwabangouExplanation
The correct reading for the word γ§γγγ°γγγ is denwabangou. This is because the word γ§γγ (denwa) means "telephone" and γ°γγγ (bangou) means "number". When combined, it becomes denwabangou, which means "telephone number" in Japanese.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the correct reading for the following word:γγ¦γγγ
- A.
Shitensha
- B.
Shitensho
- C.
Jitensha
- D.
Jitensho
Correct Answer
C. JitenshaExplanation
The correct reading for the word γγ¦γγγ is "jitensha". This is because each character in the word corresponds to the sound "ji", "ten", and "sha" respectively. Therefore, when combined, they create the reading "jitensha".Rate this question:
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- 11.
What is the correct reading for the following word:γ©γγγ³
- A.
Doyoubi
- B.
Toyoubi
- C.
Doyohi
- D.
Doyouhi
Correct Answer
A. DoyoubiExplanation
The correct reading for the word γ©γγγ³ is "doyoubi".Rate this question:
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- 12.
What is the correct reading for the following word:γγγγγ
- A.
Kagakusha
- B.
Kakakusha
- C.
Gakakusha
- D.
Kagakusho
Correct Answer
A. KagakushaExplanation
The correct reading for the word γγγγγ is "kagakusha".Rate this question:
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