Japan Flashcards
1
Q
JAPANESE AUTHORS: In the 17th century the 17 syllables were mastered by Basho, who pioneered the “new style” of this poetry
A
Haiku
2
Q
FOREIGN WORDS & PHRASES: Sakura is Japanese for this tree, celebrated for its blossoms in spring
A
The Cherry Tree
3
Q
VOLCANOES: Viewing the sunrise from the summit of this peak has a special Japanese name, goraiko
A
Mt. Fuji
4
Q
4-LETTER WORDS: This Japanese noodle is thicker than soba & usually made of wheat
A
Udon
5
Q
EASY JAPANESE: Zero is “zero”; ichi is this integer
A
one
6
Q
EASY JAPANESE: In Japan, it’s any teacher, not just of martial arts
A
Sensei
7
Q
I GOT 3 As!: It’s Japanese for “goodbye”
A
sayonara
