exam 2 terms

Question 1

food term: kaiseki

Answer 1

The multi-course haute cuisine presented during long tea ceremonies derives from Zen Buddhism.

Question 2

food term: sashimi

Answer 2

raw (or barely cooked or steamed) fish cut into thin slices and eaten alone or with a garnish.

Question 3

food term: umami

Answer 3

the fifth flavor (the savory flavor found in MSG, anchovies, parmesan cheese, etc.).

Question 4

food term: soba

Answer 4

buckwheat noodles

Question 5

food term: udon

Answer 5

wheat noodles

Question 6

food term: chūka soba or ramen

Answer 6

Chinese-style noodles

Question 7

food term: shirataki

Answer 7

made from devil’s tongue yam (elephant yam or the konjac yam).[

Question 8

Food term: harusame aka Cellophane noodles

Answer 8

transparent noodles made from water & starch

Question 9

Izakaya

Answer 9

a type of Japanese drinking establishment that also serves food. relatively inexpensive food and drink. Close connection to the local community. Reflects regional flavors and the proprietor’s individual tastes. The establishment and its regulars produce a unique atmosphere or ‘culture’.

Question 10

demae

Answer 10

ordering in

Question 11

kimchi

Answer 11

traditional Korean fermented vegetable side-dish (sour/spicy) (spicy pickles - see Jap Cult slides)

Question 12

Tarako ika spaghetti

Answer 12

salted cod roe and squid spaghetti

Question 13

Otsumami

Answer 13

drinking snacks, finger foods

Question 14

kara-age

Answer 14

Chinese-style deep-fried chicken

Question 15

meibutsu

Answer 15

regional specialties

Question 16

kanban

Answer 16

tickets

Question 17

senpūki

Answer 17

fan

Question 18

sentakuki

Answer 18

washing machine

Question 19

suihanki

Answer 19

electric rice cooker

Question 20

What were the 3 sacred treasures of technology in the 1960s?

Answer 20

refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, washing machine

Question 21

Late 1950s–early 1960s: 3S’s of technology

Answer 21

electric rice cooker, fan, washing machine (in Japanese)

Question 22

Late 1960s: 3 C’s of technology

Answer 22

car, color TV, cooler (air conditioner)

Question 23

Late 1970s: 3J’s of technology

Answer 23

jewels, jetting, jūtaku (house).

Question 24

Karōshi

Answer 24

death from overwork

Question 25

Karōshi jisatsu

Answer 25

suicide from overwork

Question 26

Madogiwa-zoku

Answer 26

window-seat tribe
older, redundant employees retained in a kind of ‘in-house retirement’. Little or no work to do, but still get paid. Means fewer jobs for younger workers.

Question 27

Nemawashi

Answer 27

behind the scenes census building

Question 28

Tatemae

Answer 28

expressing opinions appropriate to one’s position in the organization

Question 29

Honne

Answer 29

real opinion; perhaps expressed at post-meeting gatherings

Question 30

Nijikai

Answer 30

(‘second party’): expression of more controversial opinions in an informal setting.

Question 31

Kaizen

Answer 31

management technique: gradual, constant and incremental improvement

Question 32

rinai

Answer 32

consensus groups

Question 33

Hodohodo-zoku

Answer 33

Employees who avoid promotion so as to minimize stress and maximize free time