Japanese 1 Culture Review

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What does the Japanese gesture for "come" look like in American culture?

"go away" or "shoo"

What grades does a Japanese High School consist of?

10, 11, 12th

How many days of food are prepared for the New Year's holiday?

2-3

What age do you have to be for Coming of Age Day?

20

What grades does a Japanese Junior High school consist of?

7, 8, 9th

Who is Pikachu?

A Pokemon Character. A really famous mouse in Japan.

What is a manekineko (まねきねこ)?

A good luck cat statue

What do children wear on Health and Sports Day?

A hachimaki (はちまき) -- headband

What is Otsukimi (おつきみ)?

A moon-viewing festival

What do Japanese people see in the moon?

A rabbit pounding rice

What is cram school or Juku (じゅく)

A school where student to get extra practice

When does school start in Japan?

April

Name one traditional kind of entertainment in Japan

Bunraku, Kabuki, Noh, Bon'odori ぶんらく, かぶき, のがく, ぼんおどり

What is a keitai denwa

Cell phone

From which country did Japan borrow its writing system?

China

What do students do at the end of the school day?

Clean the school; play in club sports; do club activities

What is Seijin no Hi (せいじんおひ)?

Coming of Age Day

What do Japanese people do on Christmas?

Eat Christmas cake

What are geisha (げいしゃ)

Entertainers trained in music, arts, dance, and conversation

What is the name of the dog that waited for his master to return for 10 years?

Hachiko はちこ

What is Taiiku no Hi (たいいくのひ)

Health & Sports Day

What do people do at the temples on New Year's Eve?

Hear the ringing of the bell

What are 3 kinds of writing in Japanese?

Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji

Where was the first atomic bomb dropped on Japan?

Hiroshima ひろしま

Name the four main islands of Japan.

Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku & Kyuushuu ほっかいど, ほんしゅ, しこく, きゅうしゅう

Name one Japanese company

Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Nissin, Nissan, Seiko, Noritake, Nintendo, Sony, Canon, Shiseido, Sanrio

Most of Japan's major city are found on which island?

Honshuu ほんしゅう

Why should you put "san (さん)" or "kun (くん)" after somone's name?

It's polite

Why should you NOT look at someone when you are bowing?

It's rude. It shows you don't trust them.

Why do you NOT put "san (さん)" or "kun (くん)" after your own name?

It's rude. you want to be humble

In what month is Oshougatsu (おしょうがつ)?

January

What is the national language of Japan?

Japanese

What is the ancient capital of Japan that is now the culture center of the country?

Kyoto きょと

Name one difference between Japanese School and American School.

Larger classes, Homeroom (teachers travel), wear uniforms wear slippers

What is the largest mountain in Japan?

Mt. Fuji ふじさん

What are nengajou (ねんがじょう)?

New Year's Cards

Name one country to the immediate west of Japan.

North Korea, South Korea, China, Russia, Thailand

In what month is Shichigosan (しちごさん)?

November

What does a cat say in Japanese?

Nyaa-Nyaa

In what month is Taiiku no Hi (たいいくのひ)?

October

What is the name of the islands to the south of Japan that played a large role in WW2?

Okinawa おきなわ

What is the ancient art of paper folding called?

Origami おりがみ

Name the biggest holiday in Japan.

Oshougatsu おしょうがつ

What do children do on Health & Sports Day?

Participate in field days, wear hachimaki (はちまき), do Rajio Taiso (らじおたいそ)

What is otoshidama (おとしだま)?

Red Pocket

In what month is Otsukimi (おつきみ)?

September

What do you call the celebration of 3, 5, & 7 year old's growth?

Shichigosan しちごさん

What do you call the raccoon-dog that is used for good luck for restaurants and is in Japanese literature?

Tanuki たぬき

What body of water is to the east of Japan?

The Pacific Ocean

What body of water is to the west of Japan?

The Sea of Japan

How do Japanese people count with their hands?

Thumb down = 1, Thumb and index down = 2, Thumb, index, and Middle down = 3 ...

What is the capital city of Japan?

Tokyo とうきょう

What is the most popular mode of transportation in Japan?

Train/Subway

Name one country to the east of Japan

US

What do student wear to school?

Uniforms

What does a dog say in Japanese?

Wan-Wan

How should males bow?

With their hands at their sides

How should female bow?

With their hands crossed in front of them

Why is Coming of Age Day so important?

You become an adult and can now vote, drink, and smoke

How do you say "hello" on the phone?

moshi moshi もしもし


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