Japanese Greeting (In Hiragana)

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1. ありがとう

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The given options are common phrases used to express gratitude or bid farewell in different situations. Among these options, "Thank you" is the most appropriate response to show appreciation towards someone. It is a polite and widely used phrase to express gratitude for someone's actions or words.

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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.... see moreIdeal for beginners, this quiz enhances understanding and usage of everyday Japanese salutations. see less

2. ばいばい

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

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

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

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

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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. はじめまして

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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8. ごめんなさい

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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. いってらっしゃい

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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10. おはようございます

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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11. おかえりなさい

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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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12. おやすみなさい

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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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13. ごちそうさまでした

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. おねがいします

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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15. こんばんは

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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16. じゃあね

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. いってきます

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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18. いただきます

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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19. またね

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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20. おねがいします

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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21. ただいま

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

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

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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ありがとう
ばいばい
こんにちは
すみません
おはよう
さようなら
はじめまして
ごめんなさい
いってらっしゃい
おはようございます
おかえりなさい
おやすみなさい
ごちそうさまでした
おねがいします
こんばんは
じゃあね
いってきます
いただきます
またね
おねがいします
ただいま
おつかれさまでした
ごくろうさま
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