Japanese Quiz From Japanese For Busy People I

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    どうも　ありがとう ございます。Doumo arigatou gozaimasu

    • Excusé-moi. / Excuse me.
    • Ne pas mentionner. / Don't mention it.
    • Enchanté. / Nice to meet you.
    • Comment allez-vous? / How do you do?
    • Merci beaucoup. / Thank you very much.
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This quiz covers basic Japanese greetings and phrases from 'Japanese for Busy People I'. It tests knowledge of expressions like good morning, good afternoon, good evening, and more.

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  • 2. 

    さようなら。Sayounara

    • Bonne nuit. / Good night.

    • Je suis rentré. - le mot qui disent les japonais qui rentrent chez eux. / I am back.

    • Bienvenu. / You are welcome.

    • Fais attention. / Take care.

    • Adieu. / Good-bye.

    Correct Answer
    A. Adieu. / Good-bye.
  • 3. 

    すみません。Sumimasen

    • Je suis rentré. / I am back.

    • Allô. / Hello.

    • Attendez un instant. / Wait just a minute, please.

    • SVP répéter une fois. / Once more, please.

    • Excusé-moi. / Excuse me.

    Correct Answer
    A. Excusé-moi. / Excuse me.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Excusé-moi" because it is the equivalent of "Excuse me" in French. The other options provided do not match the given translation. "Sumimasen" is a Japanese word meaning "I'm sorry" or "Excuse me." "Je suis rentré" is French for "I am back." "Allô" is a French word used to answer the phone or get someone's attention. "Attendez un instant" is French for "Wait just a minute, please." "SVP répéter une fois" means "Please repeat once" in French.

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  • 4. 

    ちょっと　まって ください。Chotto  matte kudasai

    • Felicitations. / Congratulations.

    • Bienvenu. / You are welcome.

    • Après vous. / Please, go ahead.

    • Attendez un instant, s'il vous plait. / Wait just a moment, please.

    • Fais attention. / Take care.

    Correct Answer
    A. Attendez un instant, s'il vous plait. / Wait just a moment, please.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Attendez un instant, s'il vous plait. / Wait just a moment, please." This phrase is used to politely ask someone to wait for a short period of time. It is a common expression in French and is often used in formal situations or when addressing someone with respect.

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  • 5. 

    こんにちは。Konnichiwa

    • Merci. / Thank you.

    • Bonsoir. / Good evening.

    • Bonjour. / Good afternoon.

    • Excusé-moi. / Excuse me.

    • Adieu. / Good night.

    Correct Answer
    A. Bonjour. / Good afternoon.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Bonjour. / Good afternoon." In the given list of greetings in different languages, "Bonjour" is the appropriate response to "こんにちは" which means "Good afternoon" in Japanese. The other options do not match the given greeting. "Merci" means "Thank you," "Bonsoir" means "Good evening," "Excusé-moi" means "Excuse me," and "Adieu" means "Good night."

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  • 6. 

    こんばんは。Konbanwa

    • Bonsoir. / Good evening.

    • À tout à l'heure. / So long.

    • Bonne nuit. / Good night.

    • Adieu. / Good-bye.

    • SVP répéter une fois. / Once more, please.

    Correct Answer
    A. Bonsoir. / Good evening.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Bonsoir. / Good evening." The given options are different ways to say greetings and farewells in different languages. "Bonsoir" is the French equivalent of "Good evening."

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  • 7. 

    おげんき ですか。Ogenki desuka

    • Enchanté. / Nice to meet you.

    • Comment ça va? / How are you?

    • Prenez soin de vous. / Take care of yourself.

    • À tout à l'heure. / So long.

    • Excusé-moi. / Excuse me.

    Correct Answer
    A. Comment ça va? / How are you?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Comment ça va? / How are you?" This is because the phrase "おげんき ですか。Ogenki desuka" is a common Japanese greeting that translates to "How are you?" in English. Therefore, the most appropriate response in this context would be "Comment ça va? / How are you?"

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  • 8. 

    ごめんなさい。Gomennasai

    • S'il vous plait. / Please.

    • Adieu. / Good bye.

    • Je suis désolé. / I am sorry.

    • Fais attention. / Be careful.

    • Prenez soin de vous. / Take care.of yourself.

    Correct Answer
    A. Je suis désolé. / I am sorry.
    Explanation
    The given answer, "Je suis désolé" means "I am sorry" in French. This phrase is used to express apologies or remorse for something that has happened. It is a polite and formal way to apologize in French-speaking contexts.

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  • 9. 

    きを　つけて。Kio  tsukete

    • Allô. / Hello.

    • Bonjour. / Good afternoon.

    • Fais attention. / Be careful.

    • Adieu. / Good bye.

    • Je suis rentré. / I am back.

    Correct Answer
    A. Fais attention. / Be careful.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Fais attention. / Be careful." In the given options, "Fais attention" is the only phrase that translates to "Be careful" in English. The other options translate to different greetings and phrases, such as "Hello," "Good afternoon," "Goodbye," and "I am back." Therefore, "Fais attention" is the correct translation for "Be careful" in this context.

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  • 10. 

    もう　いちど　おねがいします。Mou ichido onegaishimasu

    • Merci beaucoup. / Thank you very much.

    • SVP répéter une fois. / Once more, please.

    • Excusé-moi. / Excuse me.

    • Fais attention. / Take care.

    • Bonne nuit. / Good night.

    Correct Answer
    A. SVP répéter une fois. / Once more, please.
    Explanation
    The phrase "Mou ichido onegaishimasu" is a polite way to ask someone to repeat something. The correct answer, "SVP répéter une fois" in French, translates to "Once more, please" and conveys the same meaning. Therefore, it is the best translation of the given phrase.

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  • 11. 

    ごちそうさまでした。Gochisousamadeshita

    • Formule employée après un repas. / Said after eating a meal.

    • Je suis désolé. / I am sorry.

    • Felicitations. / Congratulations.

    • Merci. / Thank you.

    • Fais Attention. / Take care.

    Correct Answer
    A. Formule employée après un repas. / Said after eating a meal.
    Explanation
    The given correct answer states that "Gochisousamadeshita" is a formula used after a meal. This is a common phrase in Japanese culture that is said to express gratitude and appreciation for the meal that has been served. It is a way of thanking the host or the person who prepared the food. Therefore, this answer accurately describes the meaning and usage of the phrase "Gochisousamadeshita".

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  • 12. 

    おはよう ございます。Ohayou gozaimasu

    • Bonjour. / Good afternoon.

    • Bonne matinée. / Good morning.

    • Adieu. / Good-bye.

    • À la prochaine. / See you later.

    • Bonsoir. / Good evening.

    Correct Answer
    A. Bonne matinée. / Good morning.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Bonne matinée. / Good morning." The phrase "Bonne matinée" is the French equivalent of "Good morning." This is evident from the context of the given greetings in different languages. The other options do not match the time of day mentioned in the Japanese greeting "Ohayou gozaimasu," which translates to "Good morning."

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  • 13. 

    どうも。Doumo

    • Merci / Bonjour. / Adieu. / Thank you. / Hello. / Good bye.

    • Allô. / Hello.

    • Bonsoir. / Good egening.

    • Comme ci comme ça. / So, so.

    • Je suis bien. / I am fine.

    Correct Answer
    A. Merci / Bonjour. / Adieu. / Thank you. / Hello. / Good bye.
  • 14. 

    おさきに　しつれいします。Osakini  shitsurei shimasu

    • À la prochaine. / Well then...

    • Felicitations. / Congratulations.

    • Merci. /Thank you.

    • Fais attention. / Take care.

    • (Excuze-moi) de passer avant vous; de partir avant cous; de prendre qq'ch avant vous, etc...; Au revoir. / Said when leaving the office or a meeting before otehr people.

    Correct Answer
    A. (Excuze-moi) de passer avant vous; de partir avant cous; de prendre qq'ch avant vous, etc...; Au revoir. / Said when leaving the office or a meeting before otehr people.
    Explanation
    This phrase, "(Excuze-moi) de passer avant vous; de partir avant cous; de prendre qq'ch avant vous, etc...; Au revoir," is used to apologize for leaving or doing something before others and is typically said when leaving the office or a meeting. It expresses politeness and consideration for others by acknowledging that you are leaving or acting before them. The phrase "Osakini shitsurei shimasu" in Japanese carries a similar meaning and is used in a similar context.

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  • 15. 

    どうぞ　おさきに。Douzo osakini

    • Fais attention. / Take care.

    • Merci beaucoup. / Thank you very much.

    • Je suis rentré. / I am back.

    • Après vous. / Please go ahead.

    • Felicitations. / Congratulations.

    Correct Answer
    A. Après vous. / Please go ahead.
    Explanation
    The phrase "Après vous" is a polite expression used to give someone permission to go ahead or enter before you. It is often used in situations where there is a door or entrance, and it is considered good manners to let the other person go first. In this context, it is the most appropriate response to the phrase "どうぞ　おさきに" which translates to "Please go ahead" in English.

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  • 16. 

    では／じゃ　また。Dewa / ja   mata

    • Attendez un instant, s'il vous plait. / Wait just a moment, please.

    • Merci beaucoup. / Thank you very much.

    • Bienvenu. / You are welcome.

    • Je suis rentré. / I am back.

    • À la prochaine. / Well then... - Said informally when parting from relatives or friends.

    Correct Answer
    A. À la prochaine. / Well then... - Said informally when parting from relatives or friends.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "À la prochaine. / Well then... - Said informally when parting from relatives or friends." This phrase is used to bid farewell to someone in an informal setting, such as when parting from relatives or friends. It is a casual way of saying goodbye and is often used when you expect to see the person again soon.

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  • 17. 

    どういたしまして。Douitashimashite

    • Bienvenue. / You are welcome.

    • Excusé-moi. / Excuse me.

    • Bienvenue chez nous. / Welcome home.

    • Allô. / Hello.

    • À tout à l'heure. / So long.

    Correct Answer
    A. Bienvenue. / You are welcome.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Bienvenue. / You are welcome." In the given list of phrases, "Bienvenue" is the appropriate response to someone saying "Douitashimashite" in Japanese, which means "You're welcome" in English.

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  • 18. 

    おだいじに。Odaijini

    • Felicitations. / Comgratulations.

    • Fais attention. / Be careful.

    • Formule employée avant de commencer à manger. / Said before eating a meal.

    • Prenez soin de vous. / Take care of yourself. - used toward an ill or injured person.

    • Excusé-moi. / Excuse me.

    Correct Answer
    A. Prenez soin de vous. / Take care of yourself. - used toward an ill or injured person.
  • 19. 

    おめでとう ございます。Omedetou gozaimasu

    • Merci. / Thank you.

    • Excusé-moi. / Excuse me.

    • Bienvenu. / You are welcome.

    • SVP répéter une fois. / Once more, please.

    • Felicitations. / Congratulations.

    Correct Answer
    A. Felicitations. / Congratulations.
  • 20. 

    いって らっしゃい。Itte    rassyai

    • À tout à l'heure (fourmule sans équivalent en français, pour saluer quelqu'un qui quitte la maison. ) / So long.(lit., Go and come back.) - Said to members of a household as they leave the house. Occasionally used at work.

    • Felicitations. / Congratulations.

    • Je suis rentré. / I am back.

    • Merci beaucoup. / Thank you very much.

    • Après vous. / Please, go ahead.

    Correct Answer
    A. À tout à l'heure (fourmule sans équivalent en français, pour saluer quelqu'un qui quitte la maison. ) / So long.(lit., Go and come back.) - Said to members of a household as they leave the house. Occasionally used at work.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "À tout à l'heure / So long." This phrase is used to bid farewell to someone who is leaving the house. It is a unique expression in French that does not have an exact equivalent in English. It conveys the idea of "Go and come back," indicating that the person is expected to return. This phrase is occasionally used in a work setting as well.

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  • 21. 

    いってきます。Ittekimasu

    • Merci. / Thank you.

    • Excusé-moi. / Excuse me.

    • Bonjour. / Good afternoon.

    • À tout à l'heure. - formule sans équivalent en francais, utilisée par quelqu'un qui quitte la maison.) / So long. (lit., I am going and coming back.) - This expression forms a pair with いってらっしゃい. Occasionally used at work.

    • Je suis rentré. / I am back.

    Correct Answer
    A. À tout à l'heure. - formule sans équivalent en francais, utilisée par quelqu'un qui quitte la maison.) / So long. (lit., I am going and coming back.) - This expression forms a pair with いってらっしゃい. Occasionally used at work.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "À tout à l'heure." This expression is used by someone who is leaving the house and has no equivalent in French. It can be translated as "So long" or "See you later." It is a response to the phrase "いってきます" (Ittekimasu), which means "I'm going." The expression "À tout à l'heure" forms a pair with "いってらっしゃい" (Itterasshai), which means "Take care" or "Have a good day." It is occasionally used at work.

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  • 22. 

    おかえり なさい。Okaeri   nasai

    • Je suis désolé. / I am sorry.

    • Je suis rentré. / I am back.

    • Bienvenue chez nous. / Welcome home.

    • Bonsoir. / Good evening.

    • Bienvenu. / You are welcome.

    Correct Answer
    A. Bienvenue chez nous. / Welcome home.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Bienvenue chez nous" which translates to "Welcome home" in English. This phrase is commonly used to greet someone who has returned home after being away.

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  • 23. 

    おやすみ なさい。Oyasumi nasai

    • Bonjne matinée. / Good morning.

    • Bonne nuit. / Good night.

    • Bonsoir. / Good evening.

    • Je suis bien. / I am fine.

    • À la prochaine. / Well then...

    Correct Answer
    A. Bonne nuit. / Good night.
    Explanation
    The phrase "おやすみ なさい。Oyasumi nasai" is a Japanese phrase that translates to "Good night." Therefore, the correct answer is "Bonne nuit. / Good night."

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  • 24. 

    いただきます。Itadakkimasu

    • Je suis rentré. / I am back.

    • Formule employée après un repas. / Said after eating a meal.

    • Fais attention. / Take care.

    • Formule employée avant de commencer à manger. / Said before eating a meal.

    • Merci beaucoup. / Thank you very much.

    Correct Answer
    A. Formule employée avant de commencer à manger. / Said before eating a meal.
    Explanation
    "いただきます" is a Japanese phrase that is commonly said before starting a meal. It is a polite way of expressing gratitude for the food that is about to be eaten. Therefore, the correct answer "Formule employée avant de commencer à manger" accurately translates to "Said before eating a meal."

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  • 25. 

    ただいま。Tadaima

    • À tout l'heure. / So long.

    • Bienvenue chez nous. / Welcome home.

    • Enchanté. / Nice to meet you.

    • Je suit rentré. - le mot qui disent les japonais qui rentrent chez eux. / I am back. (lit., I have returned just now.) - said by a person on returning home. Occasionally used at work.

    • Comment ça va? / How are you?

    Correct Answer
    A. Je suit rentré. - le mot qui disent les japonais qui rentrent chez eux. / I am back. (lit., I have returned just now.) - said by a person on returning home. Occasionally used at work.

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