People say Chinese is a tough language, but Japanese is no less challenging. There aren't that many non-Japanese who speak it fluently, and it's a joy to Japanese people when they do. It's a beautiful language, intricate and visual. How many Japanese words and phrases do you think you may have learned along the way?
What does 'Kon'nichiwa' mean?
This is only said during the day time!
Hello / good afternoon
Beautiful
Sorry
Please
What does 'Arigatou gozaimasu' mean?
Thank you very much
Good morning
Pardon?
Excuse me
What does 'Hai' mean?
Yes
No
Hello
Goodbye
What does 'Nihon' mean?
Now
Japan
Sorry
Minute
What does 'Sayonara' mean?
Hello
Good evening
Goodbye
Hat
Which number is 'Ichi'?
One
Two
Five
Ten
What does 'Gomen Nasai' mean?
I am sorry
I am thankful
I am hopeful
I am happy
What does 'Mizu' mean?
Water
Student
Building
Sky
What does 'Uchi' mean?
Home
School
World
City
What does 'Ohayou Gozaimasu' mean?
Good morning
Time for school
Where is the library
Thank you
What does 'Sumimasen' mean?
Excuse me
How much does this cost?
I want this
Good afternoon
What does 'O kudasai...' mean?
I'd like...
I want to go to...
It's getting late...
We are arriving...
You Don't Know Much Japanese...
You don't seem to know much about Japanese, and if you ever want to visit japan, it may come in real handy to know at least a few basic words that will help you get around better. You can either try again or have a look at the answers and mistakes by clicking on 'Show Mistakes'.
You surely know some Japanese. You've probably heard it around for years before starting to understand single words and phrases here and there. Continue your Japanese journey, the reward is incredible and visiting Japan with a little bit of basic Japanese is a very rewarding experience.
You've aced this test and proven to us you know at least SOME Japanese. You can probably take care of yourself if you ever visit Japan as a tourist. Congratulations on having some knowledge in basic Japanese, it's one of the most interesting languages in the world, don't you think?
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