Theory

• Japanese sentences always end with a predicate
• Da is sometimes used for a casual desu.
• The typical word order in Japanese is subject - object - verb
• word order does not matter much in Japanese. [True/False]

  True
• In Japanese, the verb comes at the end of the sentence.
• In Japanese, numbers can be written with kanji or hiragana characters. [True/False]
• What particle is used to mark the direct obejct in a Japanese sentence?

  o
• Japanese sentences often end with a verb. [True/False]

  True
• In Japanese, word order is very important [True/False]

  False
• Desu is a particle. [True/False]

  False
• imasu is used for living things. [True/False]

  True
• arimasu is used for non-living things. [True/False]

  True
• wa is a topic marker.
• "Itadaikimasu" is said before a meal.
• "wa" comes before "ga" when both are used in a sentence.
• Types of ojigi (bow) in Japan

  • Eshaku
  • Kerei
  • Saikeirei
  • Dogeza
• Eshaku


  A light bow when you greet or apologize to people
• Kerei


  Known as a salute in Japanese. A polite bow commonly used in business situations
• Saikeirei


  Most polite and respectful bow. Shows deep appreciation or apology
• Dogeza


  Kneeling directly on the ground and bowing while touching one's head to the floor
• Women in Japan bow with their hands and arms in front of them. [True/False]

  True
• It is advisable to maintain eye contact while bowing. [True/False]

  False
• Konnichiwa is used to greet relatives at home [True/False]

  False
• Yomu is a verb that means "to read".
• The Japanese word for "goodbye" is Sayounara.
• "o" is also used as an honorifi prefix. [True/False]

  True
• Long vowels in Hiragana are formed by adding a vowel character.
• A dash is used to indicate a long vowel in Katakana.
• In Romaji, long vowels are indicated by a horizontal bar on top of a vowel.