Japanese Language Lessons 1-25 Review Flashcards

Comprehensive question-and-answer review flashcards covering vocabulary, polite expressions, numerical counters, culture, and useful facts from Japanese Lessons 1 to 25.

What is the polite equivalent of the term あのひと (that person)?

あの方 (あのかた)

What Japanese phrase is used as the first phrase when introducing oneself, meaning 'How do you do?'

初めまして (はじめまして)

What are the Japanese emergency and information telephone numbers for police, fire/ambulance, time, weather forecast, and directory inquiries?

Police: 110, Fire/Ambulance: 119, Time: 117, Weather forecast: 177, Directory inquiries: 104

According to the 2010 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries statistics, what is Japan's self-sufficiency rate for rice?

100%

What were Japan's food self-sufficiency rates for cereals, vegetables, fruit, meat, and seafood in 2010?

Cereals 59%, vegetables 81%, fruit 38%, meat 56%, and seafood 60%

What is the period from April 29th to May 5th containing a series of national holidays called in Japan?

ゴールデンウィーク (Golden Week)

In a standard Japanese department store layout, which section is typically located on Basement Level 1 (地下1階)?

食品 (food)

What Japanese expression is used when leaving home, which literally translates to 'I'm going and coming back'?

行ってきます (いってきます)

What is the response given to someone saying 行ってきます as they leave the house?

行ってらっしゃい (いってらっしゃい)

What phrase is traditionally said before starting to eat or drink a meal?

いただきます

What Japanese phrase is said after finishing a meal to mean 'That was delicious'?

ごちそうさまでした

What Japanese counter suffix is used for counting thin, flat items such as paper, stamps, and tickets?

ー枚 (ーまい)

What Japanese counter suffix is used for counting machines, vehicles, and heavy equipment?

ー台 (ーだい)

What is the polite phrase used to wish someone well when parting due to illness, meaning 'Take care of yourself'?

お大事に (おだいじに)

What were the average life expectancies for Japanese men and women in 2009 according to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare?

Men: 79.59 years; Women: 86.44 years

What counter suffix is used for floors of a building, and what is the question word for 'which floor'?

Counter suffix: ー階 (ーかい / ーがい); Question word: 何階 (なんがい)

How do you say the 1st, 2nd, and 10th days of the month in Japanese?

1st: ついたち (1日), 2nd: ふつか (2日), 10th: とおか (10日)

What are the Japanese terms for Japanese-style closet and Japanese-style mattress and quilt?

Japanese-style closet: 押し入れ (おい); Japanese-style mattress and quilt: 布団 (ふとん)