Beginner Japanese Practice Quiz
- 1.
What is the japanese word for Magazine?
- A.
しゃしん
- B.
でんわ
- C.
ざっし
- D.
ほん
Correct Answer
C. ざっしExplanation
The correct answer is "ざっし". In Japanese, "ざっし" translates to "magazine".Rate this question:
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- 2.
The Japanese term "あのかた" is a more polite way of saying "あの人".
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The Japanese term "あのかた" is indeed a more polite way of saying "あの人". In Japanese culture, it is common to use polite language when referring to someone, especially if they are older or in a higher social position. "あのかた" is a respectful term that shows politeness and deference towards the person being referred to. Therefore, the statement "あのかた" is a more polite way of saying "あの人" is true.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Select the most appropriate translation from English to Japanese for, "Is there anyone next to the Sushi Shop?"
- A.
だれかはすしやのとなりにいますか。
- B.
だれかはすしやのちかくにいますか。
- C.
だれかはすしやのとなりにありますか。
- D.
なにかはすしやのとなりにいますか。
Correct Answer
A. だれかはすしやのとなりにいますか。Explanation
The correct answer is "だれかはすしやのとなりにいますか。" This translation accurately conveys the question "Is there anyone next to the Sushi Shop?" in Japanese. The phrase "だれかは" means "anyone" and "すしやのとなりにいますか" means "Is there next to the Sushi Shop?". The other options either use incorrect vocabulary or do not properly convey the meaning of the original sentence.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Select the most appropriate Translation of the following Japanese: まりさんの犬は大きいのですか。
- A.
Is Mari's dog is a big one?
- B.
Mari's dog is small.
- C.
Are Mari's dog's ears blue?
- D.
Does Mari have a dog?
Correct Answer
A. Is Mari's dog is a big one?Explanation
The correct answer is "Is Mari's dog is a big one?" This translation accurately captures the meaning of the original Japanese sentence, which is asking about the size of Mari's dog. The repetition of the verb "is" in the answer is incorrect and unnecessary, making it grammatically incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Select the most appropriate translation of the following from Japanese into English, "ははとちちはうちの中にいます。それに、あしたの朝７時にちちはオフィスで行きます。"
- A.
My Mother, and Father are currently inside my house. Furthermore, 7AM Tomorrow Morning, my Father will go to his Office.
- B.
My Mother, and Father are currently inside my house. Furthermore, at 7PM Tomorrow, My father will return from his office.
- C.
My Mother, and Father are inside my house, however my father isn't usually home at this time.
Correct Answer
A. My Mother, and Father are currently inside my house. Furthermore, 7AM Tomorrow Morning, my Father will go to his Office.Explanation
The given answer accurately translates the Japanese sentence into English. It states that the speaker's mother and father are currently inside their house, and it further specifies that tomorrow morning at 7AM, the father will go to his office. The answer provides a clear and concise translation of the original sentence.Rate this question:
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