Japanese Quiz

1. In the sentence “Mainichi asa-gohan o tabemasu,” what action does “tabemasu” describe?

2. Someone says “Arigatou gozaimasu” after you help them. Which reply most directly means “You’re welcome”?

3. Which place is described by the Japanese word “eki”?

4. You hear someone mention a “neko.” Which animal are they talking about?

5. At a restaurant, which sentence would you use to request water politely?

6. During a conversation, you need to say “I do not understand.” Which expression fits?

7. When speaking to someone outside your family, which word normally refers to your own older sister?

8. A class schedule says, “Jugyou wa getsuyoubi desu.” On which day is the class?

9. Two bags are being compared. One is described as “ookii.” What is that bag like?

10. You point to an item in a shop and ask, “Kore wa ikura desu ka?” What are you asking?

11. Which Japanese adjective means “red”?

12. You are looking for the restroom. Which question most directly asks where it is?

13. Which Japanese greeting means “good morning”?

14. A student says, “Kore wa watashi no hon desu.” Which object belongs to the student?

15. A friend says, “Ashita, benkyou shimasu.” When does the friend plan to study?

16. A learner addresses an instructor as “Yamada-sensei.” What does “sensei” indicate here?