Japanese Greeting (In Hiragana)

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    ありがとう

    • See you
    • Thank you
    • Good morning
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This quiz focuses on Japanese greetings written in Hiragana. It assesses the learner's ability to translate common greetings from Japanese to English, covering both informal and formal contexts. Ideal for beginners, this quiz enhances understanding and usage of everyday Japanese salutations.

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  • 2. 

    ばいばい

    • Thank you

    • Bye

    • Good evening

    Correct Answer
    A. Bye
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "Bye" because it is a common way to say goodbye in Japanese. The other options, "ばいばい" and "Good evening," are also ways to say goodbye in Japanese and English respectively, but "Bye" is the most commonly used and straightforward way to bid farewell.

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  • 3. 

    こんにちは

    • Excuse me

    • Let's eat

    • Good afternoon

    Correct Answer
    A. Good afternoon
    Explanation
    The given answer "Good afternoon" is the correct one because it is a common greeting used during the afternoon hours. It is a polite and friendly way to acknowledge someone during this time of the day. The other options, "こんにちは" means "Hello" in Japanese, "Excuse me" is used to get someone's attention or ask for forgiveness, and "Let's eat" is a suggestion to have a meal together. Therefore, "Good afternoon" is the most appropriate response in this context.

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  • 4. 

    すみません

    • See you again

    • Nice to meet you

    • Excuse me

    Correct Answer
    A. Excuse me
    Explanation
    The given options are common Japanese phrases used in different situations. "Excuse me" is the correct answer because it is used to apologize or get someone's attention politely. "すみません" is the Japanese phrase for "Excuse me", making it the correct answer in this context. "See you again" and "Nice to meet you" are used in different situations, and do not fit the given phrase.

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  • 5. 

    おはよう

    • Thank you

    • Good morning

    • See you

    Correct Answer
    A. Good morning
    Explanation
    The given response "Good morning" is the correct answer because it is a common greeting used in the morning to greet someone. The other options provided in the question are either expressions of gratitude or farewells, which do not fit the context of the greeting. Therefore, "Good morning" is the appropriate response in this situation.

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  • 6. 

    さようなら

    • Good bye

    • I am sorry

    • Nice to meet you

    Correct Answer
    A. Good bye
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "Good bye" because it is a common phrase used to bid farewell to someone when leaving. It is a polite and respectful way to say goodbye to someone, indicating that you are ending the conversation or parting ways.

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  • 7. 

    いってらっしゃい

    • Let's eat

    • Good night

    • Have a good day (those who are staying at home say)

    Correct Answer
    A. Have a good day (those who are staying at home say)
    Explanation
    The phrase "いってらっしゃい" is a common Japanese expression used when someone is leaving the house. It is typically said by those who are staying at home to wish the person leaving a good day. The other options, "Let's eat" and "Good night," do not accurately convey the meaning of the phrase. Therefore, the correct answer is "Have a good day (those who are staying at home say)."

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  • 8. 

    ごめんなさい

    • I am sorry

    • Thank you for the meal

    • Good evening

    Correct Answer
    A. I am sorry
    Explanation
    The given phrase "I am sorry" is the correct answer because it directly translates to "ごめんなさい" in Japanese. It is a common phrase used to apologize or express regret for something. In this context, it is the most appropriate response to the situation where one needs to apologize or express remorse.

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  • 9. 

    おはようございます

    • Good morning (informal)

    • Good night

    • Good morning (formal)

    Correct Answer
    A. Good morning (formal)
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Good morning (formal)" because the phrase "おはようございます" is a polite greeting used in formal situations. In Japanese culture, it is important to use the appropriate level of politeness when greeting someone, and "おはようございます" is considered more formal than the informal "Good morning" or "Good night" options.

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  • 10. 

    はじめまして

    • Excuse me

    • Good morning

    • Nice to meet you

    Correct Answer
    A. Nice to meet you
    Explanation
    The given phrase "はじめまして" is a common Japanese greeting used when meeting someone for the first time. It translates to "Nice to meet you" in English. This phrase is often used as an introduction or a way to express politeness when meeting someone new. Therefore, the correct answer is "Nice to meet you."

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  • 11. 

    おやすみなさい

    • Good morning

    • Good night

    • Please

    Correct Answer
    A. Good night
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Good night" because "おやすみなさい" is a Japanese phrase that translates to "Good night" in English. It is commonly used to bid someone farewell or to wish them a good night's sleep. The other options, "Good morning" and "Please," do not accurately represent the meaning of the given phrase.

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  • 12. 

    おかえりなさい

    • See you again

    • Good night

    • Welcome back

    Correct Answer
    A. Welcome back
    Explanation
    The phrase "おかえりなさい" is a Japanese greeting that translates to "Welcome back" in English. It is commonly used to greet someone who has returned after being away. Therefore, the correct answer is "Welcome back".

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  • 13. 

    ごちそうさまでした

    • Thank you for the meal

    • Good-bye

    • Have a nice day

    Correct Answer
    A. Thank you for the meal
    Explanation
    The phrase "ごちそうさまでした" is a Japanese expression used to thank someone for a meal. It is commonly said after finishing a meal to show gratitude to the person who prepared the food or hosted the meal. It is a polite way to express appreciation and acknowledge the effort that went into providing the meal.

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  • 14. 

    こんばんは

    • Good night

    • Good morning

    • Good evening

    Correct Answer
    A. Good evening
    Explanation
    The given phrase "こんばんは" is a Japanese greeting that translates to "Good evening" in English. Therefore, the correct answer is "Good evening."

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  • 15. 

    おねがいします

    • Let's eat

    • Please

    • Good bye

    Correct Answer
    A. Please
    Explanation
    The given options are common phrases used in Japanese. Among these, "Please" is the correct answer as it directly translates to "おねがいします" in Japanese. This phrase is commonly used to make polite requests or ask for something politely.

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  • 16. 

    じゃあね

    • Welcome back

    • See you

    • Good night

    Correct Answer
    A. See you
    Explanation
    The given options are common ways to bid farewell in different contexts. "See you" is a casual and friendly way to say goodbye when you expect to see the person again soon. This phrase is commonly used among friends or acquaintances.

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  • 17. 

    またね

    • See you again

    • Let's eat

    • I'm home

    Correct Answer
    A. See you again
    Explanation
    The phrase "See you again" is a common way to say goodbye when you expect to see the person again in the future. In this context, the other two phrases "Let's eat" and "I'm home" do not convey the same meaning of saying goodbye or indicating a future meeting. Therefore, "See you again" is the most appropriate phrase to use in this situation.

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  • 18. 

    おねがいします

    • Good afternoon

    • Excuse me

    • Please

    Correct Answer
    A. Please
    Explanation
    The given answer "Please" is a polite request or expression used to ask for something or to politely ask someone to do something. In this context, it can be used as a response to a request or as a way to politely ask for assistance or a favor. It is a common phrase used in various situations to show politeness and respect towards others.

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  • 19. 

    いってきます

    • I'll go and come back

    • Let's eat

    • I am sorry

    Correct Answer
    A. I'll go and come back
    Explanation
    The phrase "いってきます" in Japanese is commonly used to indicate that someone is leaving and will come back. It is a polite way of saying "I'll go and come back." The other options, "Let's eat" and "I am sorry," do not accurately translate the given phrase. Therefore, the correct answer is "I'll go and come back."

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  • 20. 

    いただきます

    • I'm home

    • I'll go and come back

    • Let's eat

    Correct Answer
    A. Let's eat
    Explanation
    The phrase "いただきます" is commonly used in Japanese culture before starting a meal, and it is a way of expressing gratitude for the food. It can be translated as "Let's eat" or "I will receive (the food)". Therefore, the correct answer is "Let's eat."

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  • 21. 

    ただいま

    • I'm home

    • Welcome back

    • Let's eat

    Correct Answer
    A. I'm home
    Explanation
    The phrase "I'm home" is the correct answer because it is a common response when someone arrives back at their house or apartment. It is a way of announcing their presence and letting others know that they have returned.

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  • 22. 

    おつかれさまでした

    • Good bye/Thank you

    • Nice to meet you

    • Excuse me

    Correct Answer
    A. Good bye/Thank you
    Explanation
    The phrase "おつかれさまでした" is a common Japanese expression used to show appreciation and gratitude towards someone for their hard work or effort. It is often used to say "Good bye/Thank you" at the end of a workday or after completing a task. Therefore, the correct answer is "Good bye/Thank you".

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  • 23. 

    ごくろうさま

    • Thank you

    • Good night

    • I'm home

    Correct Answer
    A. Thank you
    Explanation
    The given phrase "ごくろうさま" is a Japanese expression used to thank someone for their hard work or effort. It is commonly used to show gratitude towards someone who has done something for you or has helped you in some way. Therefore, the correct answer "Thank you" accurately conveys the meaning of this phrase in English.

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