Beginner Japanese Practice Quiz

1. Match the English with the most accurate Japanese Translation.

Is this Tanaka's watch?

Tanaka is inside the University Cafeteria

Who's is this blue watch?

My Major is Literature.

My Major is Management.

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The 'Beginner Japanese Practice Quiz' is designed to assess fundamental skills in Japanese language comprehension. It covers vocabulary, polite forms, translation, and adjective usage, enhancing learners' understanding and... see moreability to apply basic Japanese in real-world contexts. see less

2. Match the correct English Translation of these い-Type Adjectives with their Japanese Counterparts.

Big

Delicious

Short (Height)

Difficult to Understand

Lively (Place)

Cramped

Far

Warm

Tall, High

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3. Select the most appropriate Translation of the following Japanese: まりさんの犬は大きいのですか。

Is Mari's dog is a big one?

Mari's dog is small.

Are Mari's dog's ears blue?

Does Mari have a dog?

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.

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4. 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。"

My Mother, and Father are currently inside my house. Furthermore, 7AM Tomorrow Morning, my Father will go to his Office.

My Mother, and Father are currently inside my house. Furthermore, at 7PM Tomorrow, My father will return from his office.

My Mother, and Father are inside my house, however my father isn't usually home at this time.

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.

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5. What is the japanese word for Magazine?

しゃしん

でんわ

ざっし

ほん

The correct answer is "ざっし". In Japanese, "ざっし" translates to "magazine".

Explanation

The correct answer is "ざっし". In Japanese, "ざっし" translates to "magazine".

6. The Japanese term "あのかた" is a more polite way of saying "あの人".

True

False

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.

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7. Select the most appropriate translation from English to Japanese for, "Is there anyone next to the Sushi Shop?"

だれかはすしやのとなりにいますか。

だれかはすしやのちかくにいますか。

だれかはすしやのとなりにありますか。

なにかはすしやのとなりにいますか。

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.

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