Japanese Flashcards
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What's the Japanese word for "yes"?
Answer: Ha i
The Japanese word for 'yes' is 'はい' (hai). It is a fundamental and commonly used word for affirmative responses in various social and conversational contexts in Japan.
What is the Japanese word for white?
Answer: Shi ro i
The Japanese word for 'white' is '白い' (shiroi). This is an i-adjective, which means it can directly modify a noun or be used predicatively to describe something as being white.
What is the Japanese word for blue?
Answer: A o
The Japanese word for 'blue' is '青' (ao). This is an i-adjective, commonly used to describe the color blue, and can be applied to various objects or concepts.
What is the Japanese word for red?
Answer: A ka
The Japanese word for 'red' is '赤' (aka). This is an i-adjective, commonly used to describe something as being red, and is one of the basic color terms in Japanese.
What does 3 mean in Japanese?
Answer: Sa n
The Japanese word for the number '3' is '三' (san). It is one of the basic cardinal numbers in Japanese counting and is used in various contexts for numerical representation.
What does 6 mean in Japanese?
Answer: Ro ku
The Japanese word for the number six is "Roku" (六). This is one of the standard native Japanese counting words. The other options represent different numbers in Japanese, such as "Ichi" for one, "Yon" for four, and "San" for three.
In Japanese, how do you translate "want"?
Answer: Ho shi i
"Hoshii" (欲しい) is the Japanese adjective used to express the desire for something, directly translating to "want" or "desirable." It is typically used with the particle "ga" to indicate the object of desire. The other options are unrelated words like "goodbye," "however," and "dirty."
In Japanese, how do you say "goodbye"?
Answer: Sa yo u na ra
"Sayounara" (さようなら) is a common and generally formal way to say "goodbye" in Japanese. While there are other less formal expressions, "Sayounara" is widely understood and appropriate in many contexts. The other options translate to "want," "however," and "dirty."
The Japanese word for "hi" is?
Answer: Ko ni chiwa
"Konnichiwa" (こんにちは) is the standard Japanese greeting for "hello" or "good afternoon." It is a versatile phrase used throughout the day to greet people. The other options are unrelated words like "however," "goodbye," and "dirty."
The Japanese word for "I" is?
Answer: Wa ta shi
"Watashi" (私) is the most common and polite way for anyone to say "I" or "me" in Japanese. While other pronouns exist, "watashi" is universally appropriate in most social situations. The other options are "hello," "goodbye," and "however."
What's the Japanese word for "cat"?
Answer: Ne ko
"Neko" (猫) is the Japanese word for "cat." It is a fundamental vocabulary word often learned early in Japanese language studies. The other options provided are "bird" (Tori), "dog" (Inu), and "fish" (Sakana).
What's the Japanese word for "bird"?
Answer: To ri
"Tori" (鳥) is the Japanese word for "bird." This is a basic and frequently used animal vocabulary term. The other options are "cat" (Neko), "dog" (Inu), and "fish" (Sakana).
What's the Japanese word for "dog"?
Answer: I nu
"Inu" (犬) is the Japanese word for "dog." It is a common and essential animal vocabulary word. The other options are "cat" (Neko), "fish" (Sakana), and "bird" (Tori).
In Japanese, how do you translate "bank"?
Answer: Gi n ko u
"Ginkou" (銀行) is the Japanese word for "bank." This term is essential for practical communication related to finance and daily life. The other options are "sake" (Osake), "to tremble" (Furueru), and "vegetable" (Yasai).
In Japanese, how do you translate "teacher"?
Answer: Sensei
"Sensei" (先生) is the Japanese word for "teacher," but it is also used as an honorific for professionals like doctors, lawyers, and artists. It literally means "one who was born before," implying wisdom and experience. The other options are "bank," "to tremble," and "vegetable."
In Japanese, how do you translate "Thank you"?
Answer: A ri ga to
"Arigato" (ありがとう) is the informal form of "thank you" in Japanese. The more formal and polite version is "arigatou gozaimasu." It is a fundamental expression of gratitude in Japanese culture. The other options are "love," "no," and "I understand."