Learn About Japanese Terms And Language! Trivia Quiz
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Questions and Answers
1.
If ''Moshi moshi'' Means Hello, then what Would Just ''Moshi'' Mean?
A.
Hell
B.
Hi...?
C.
Lo
D.
Nothin'
E.
Dunno...
Correct Answer D. Nothin'
Explanation The word "Moshi moshi" is a Japanese phrase used as a polite greeting when answering the phone. In this context, "moshi" alone would not have any specific meaning. Therefore, the correct answer "Nothin'" implies that if "Moshi moshi" means hello, then simply "Moshi" would not have any meaning on its own.
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2.
これは何と言うのですか?
A.
Uuh......?
B.
それが何こんなことを言うと述べている?
C.
That Ain't a Question?
D.
それは質問ではありません!
E.
....help!...
Correct Answer B. それが何こんなことを言うと述べている?
Explanation The given correct answer, "それが何こんなことを言うと述べている?" means "What does that mean by saying such a thing?" It is a response to the previous statement/question, expressing confusion and disbelief about what was said.
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3.
What Does Hontouni shiawase da mean?
Correct Answer im Happy I am happy i am so happy im so happy im very happy
Explanation The correct answer options "im Happy," "I am happy," "i am so happy," "im so happy," and "im very happy" all convey the same meaning, which is expressing happiness. The phrase "Hontouni shiawase da" is a Japanese expression that translates to "I am really happy" in English. Therefore, all of the given answer options are acceptable translations of the phrase.
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4.
What Does Inu Mean in Japanese?
A.
犬
B.
Inu
C.
Dog
D.
そ
E.
Dont know
Correct Answer(s) A. 犬 C. Dog
Explanation The correct answer is "犬, Dog." In Japanese, "inu" translates to "dog." The given kanji character "犬" represents the word "dog" in Japanese.
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5.
What Is Cute In Japanese?
Correct Answer(s) Kawaii anata wa kawaii
Explanation The correct answer is "Kawaii, anata wa kawaii." In Japanese, "kawaii" means cute or adorable. The phrase "anata wa kawaii" translates to "you are cute." This answer accurately identifies the term for cute in Japanese and provides an additional statement affirming the cuteness of the person being addressed.
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6.
What Does 私は家に帰りたい mean?
A.
It means 私は家に帰りたい
B.
私は家に帰りたい??????
C.
I hate school
D.
I wanna gew home. XXXD
E.
Dont know
Correct Answer D. I wanna gew home. XXXD
7.
Iは公園の外にそれて行くようなもの
What's that mean?
A.
I like the park because i like the slide!!!!
B.
I love going to the park!!
C.
I like going to the park cause its outside!!!
D.
I like the park because i like doing the monkey bars!!!!!!!!!
E.
I like going to the park very much!!!!!
Correct Answer C. I like going to the park cause its outside!!!
Explanation The given answer "i like going to the park cause its outside!!!" suggests that the person enjoys going to the park because it is outdoors. The word "cause" indicates that the reason for liking the park is its outdoor setting.
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8.
Translate ''Beautiful'' into japanese
Correct Answer 美しい。 Utsukushii. 美しい Utsukushii
Explanation The correct answer is "美しい。, Utsukushii., 美しい, Utsukushii." In Japanese, the word for "beautiful" is written as "美しい" and pronounced as "Utsukushii." The answer provided includes both the correct spelling and pronunciation of the word.
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9.
How Many People Speak Japanese?
Correct Answer 130 million 130 milion one hundred and thirty million
Explanation The correct answer is 130 million, 130 million, one hundred and thirty million. This is the estimated number of people who speak Japanese.
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10.
Which Is The Most Common Japanese name For A Girl?
A.
Sachia
B.
Orimi
C.
Amika
D.
Eka
E.
Keiko
Correct Answer E. Keiko
Explanation Keiko is the most common Japanese name for a girl. It is a traditional and popular name in Japan. The name Keiko has various meanings, including "blessed child," "happy child," or "child who respects others." It is a gender-neutral name, but it is more commonly given to girls. Keiko is a name that has been used for many generations in Japan and is still widely used today.
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