Master Basic Japanese I: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

Question 1

What is the English translation of the Japanese greeting "Ohayo gozaimasu"?

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Hello

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Thank you

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Goodbye

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Excuse me

Question 2

Translate the following sentence into Japanese: "Hello, what's your name?"

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こんにちは、お名前は何ですか。

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おはよう、お名前は何ですか。

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こんばんは、お名前は何ですか。

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はじめまして、お名前は何ですか。

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct pronunciation for the Japanese character "こんにちは" (konnichiwa)?

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Kon-ni-chee-wah

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Kohn-knee-chee-wah

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Koh-nee-chee-wah

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Kohn-ni-chee-wah

Question 4

How do you correctly say 'I am reading a book' in Japanese?

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私は本を読んでいます。

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私は本を読む。

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私は本を読んでいる。

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本読んでいる私。

Question 5

What is the Japanese translation for "Hello"?

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こんにちは

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さようなら

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ありがとう

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おはようございます

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Japanese writing system?

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Romaji

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Hiragana

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Katakana

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Kanji

Question 7

Which Hiragana character represents the sound 'wa'?

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わ

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あ

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は

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ら

Question 8

What is the Japanese phrase for "hello"?

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こんにちは

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こんばんは

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さようなら

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ありがとうございます

Question 9

How do you write 'cat' in hiragana?

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ねこ

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ネコ

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ねき

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にこ

Question 10

Translate the English phrase "Hello" into Japanese.

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こんにちは

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こんばんは

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おはようございます

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さようなら

Question 11

What is the correct Romanization of the Japanese character か?

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ka

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ga

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ha

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wa

Question 12

What is the Japanese word for greeting someone?

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こんにちは

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ありがとう

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さようなら

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はい

Question 13

In a formal Japanese setting, which phrase is appropriate to express gratitude when greeting someone?

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Arigatou gozaimasu

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Sumimasen

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Dozo

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Konbanwa

Question 14

When meeting someone for the first time in the evening, which Japanese phrase is the most appropriate translation for "Hello"?

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こんばんは

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こんにちは

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さようなら

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おはようございます

Question 15

Translate the word "cat" into Japanese.

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ねこ

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いぬ

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さかな

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とり

Question 16

What is the Japanese phrase for "Hello"?

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こんにちは

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おはよう

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こんばんは

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さようなら

Question 17

Which Hiragana character represents the sound "ta"?

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た

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だ

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な

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ら

Question 18

Which Hiragana character represents the sound "ka"?

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か

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が

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さ

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た

Question 19

Which Japanese particle is used to show that something belongs to someone?

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の

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は

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と

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が

Question 20

What is the Japanese translation for "Good morning"?

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おはようございます

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こんにちは

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こんばんは

Question 21

Which of the following is not a fundamental concept in Japanese grammar?

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Articles

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Particles

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Conjugation

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Sentence structure

Question 22

What is the most common way to express gratitude in Japanese?

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ありがとう (Arigatou)

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こんにちは (Konnichiwa)

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さようなら (Sayonara)

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すみません (Sumimasen)

Question 23

Translate the Japanese phrase "私わビールが好きです" into English.

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I like beer.

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I am a beer.

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Beer likes me.

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You like beer.

Question 24

Which of the following is not a Japanese particle?

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です

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は

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の

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が

Question 25

Which Hiragana character corresponds to the sound "ka"?

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か

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ま

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な

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さ

Question 26

In Japanese sentence structure, which particle is solely employed to indicate the direct object?

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を (o)

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は (wa)

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が (ga)

Question 27

Which Japanese tradition showcases an appreciation for the beauty and serenity of nature?

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Ikebana

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Origami

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Sushi making

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Karaoke

Question 28

What is the correct Japanese phrase for asking "How are you?"

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お元気ですか

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おはよう

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こんにちは

Question 29

Translate the Japanese adjective "赤い" into English.

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Red

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Yellow

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Green

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Blue

Question 30

What is the correct Hiragana representation for the Japanese word "hello"?

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こんにちは

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こんには

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こんちには

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こにちわ

Question 31

How do you pronounce the Japanese character "ありがとう"?

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arigatou

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sumimasen

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konnichiwa

Question 32

What is the Japanese word for "book"?

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本 (ほん)

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紙 (かみ)

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ペン (ぺん)

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机 (つくえ)

Question 33

Translate the sentence "Hello, my name is John. I am from the United States." into Japanese.

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こんにちは。ジョンです。アメリカからです。

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ジョンです。アメリカから来ました。

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私はジョンです。アメリカに住んでいます。

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アメリカから来ました。ジョンです。

Question 34

What is the correct pronunciation of the Japanese word for "cat"?

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neko

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inu

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uma

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tori

Question 35

Which Hiragana character represents the sound "ni"?

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に

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ね

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な

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の

Question 36

In a formal Japanese setting, what is the most appropriate phrase to use to say "Good evening"?

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こんばんは

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おはようございます

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こんにちは

Question 37

Which hiragana character represents the sound "ta"?

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た

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だ

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な

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さ

Question 38

Which Japanese word translates to "house"?

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家 (いえ)

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学校 (がっこう)

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公園 (こうえん)

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本屋 (ほんや)

Question 39

Identify the Japanese verb that conjugates to mean "to read" in the present tense.

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読む

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読んだ

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読まれる

Question 40

How are Japanese sounds represented using Latin letters?

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Romaji

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Kanji

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Hiragana

Question 41

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct in Japanese?

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私は本を読みます。

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本が私は読みます。

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私は読みます本。

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本読みます。

Question 42

In Japanese grammar, what is NOT a primary function of the particle "は" (wa)?

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Marking the object of a sentence

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Identifying the subject of a sentence

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Emphasizing a specific word or phrase

Question 43

How is the Japanese word for "cat" pronounced?

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neko

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inu

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tori

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uma

Question 44

Translate the English sentence "My name is John" into Japanese.

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私の名前はジョンです。

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ジョンです。

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名前はジョンです。

Question 45

Which of the following is not a traditional type of Japanese sushi?

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Tempura

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Nigiri

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Maki

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Sashimi

Question 46

Which Japanese proverb signifies that patience and perseverance are essential for achieving success?

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石の上にも三年

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急がば回れ

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出る杭は打たれる

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郷に入っては郷に従え

Question 47

Which of the following accurately describes the usage of hiragana and katakana in Japanese writing?

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B. Hiragana is used for native Japanese words and grammar, while katakana is used for foreign words.

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A. Hiragana and katakana are the sole writing systems used in Japanese.

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C. Katakana is used for native Japanese words and grammar, while hiragana is used for foreign words.

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D. Hiragana and katakana are both used for native Japanese words, but hiragana is more prevalent.

Question 48

Translate the sentence into Japanese, using the past tense of the verb 見る (to see): I saw a movie yesterday.

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私は昨日映画を見ました。

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私は昨日映画を見ます。

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私は昨日映画を見ています。

Question 49

How does onomatopoeia shape the rhythm and sound of spoken Japanese?

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Enhances expressiveness

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Slows down the tempo

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Has no effect

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Makes it more formal

Question 50

Identify the Japanese particle used to indicate possession.

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の

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が

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で

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は

Question 51

日本語の助詞「が」は何を表しますか？

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主語

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場所

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時間

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目的語

Question 52

次の文の主語は何ですか？「私は昨日学校に行きました。」

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私

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学校

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昨日

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行きました

Question 53

日本語の数字「七」はどう発音しますか？

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なな

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きゅう

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しち

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はち

Question 54

次の文を英語に直してください：私は東京に住んでいます。

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I live in Tokyo.

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I am living in Tokyo.

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I have lived in Tokyo.

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I will live in Tokyo.

Question 55

次のひらがなをカタカナに変換してください：『あ』

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ア

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イ

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ウ

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エ

Question 56

次のカタカナをひらがなに変換してください：『ア』

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あ

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い

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う

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え

Question 57

次の日本語の単語を英語に翻訳してください：『本』

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book

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pen

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pencil

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eraser

Question 58

次の英語の単語を日本語に翻訳してください：『student』

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学生

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先生

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医者

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会社員

Question 59

次の文の敬語表現を標準語に直してください：『お元気ですか？』

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元気ですか？

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お元気でいらっしゃいますか？

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元気でございますか？

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お元気でありますか？

Question 60

次の文章の文型を特定してください：『私は毎日日本語を勉強します』

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SVO

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SOV

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VOS

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VSO

Question 61

次の日本語の文章を英語に翻訳してください：『私は昨日公園に行きました』

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I went to the park yesterday.

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I go to the park yesterday.

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I will go to the park yesterday.

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I have gone to the park yesterday.

Question 62

次の文法構造を完成させてください：『～ています』

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現在進行形

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過去進行形

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未来進行形

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完了形

Question 63

What is a key distinction between Japanese and English sentence structures?

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Japanese sentences typically follow a subject-object-verb order, while English sentences follow a subject-verb-object order.

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Japanese sentences always use a particle to mark the subject, while English sentences do not.

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Japanese sentences can be understood without any context, while English sentences often require additional information.

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Japanese sentences are always longer than English sentences.

Question 64

Why is cultural context crucial for effective Japanese communication?

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It reveals unspoken rules and social cues that guide Japanese communication.

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It ensures accurate translation of words.

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It helps avoid grammatical errors.

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It aids in learning Japanese history.