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Introduction to Japanese (Grade 5)

A worksheet for 5th graders to learn basic Japanese vocabulary, greetings, and cultural elements.

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Introduction to Japanese

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Welcome to your first Japanese lesson! Read the questions carefully and do your best. You can use the word bank to help you.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Konnichiwa
Arigato
Sayonara
Ohayo gozaimasu
Gomen nasai
Oyasumi nasai

Complete the following Japanese greetings using the word bank:

1. Hello:  

2. Good morning:  

3. Goodbye:  

4. Thank you:  

5. I'm sorry:  

6. Good night:  

1. What is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding called?

a

Origami

b

Calligraphy

c

Ikebana

d

Bonsai

2. What is the name of the highest mountain in Japan?

a

Mount Everest

b

Mount Fuji

c

Mount Kilimanjaro

d

Mount McKinley

Read each statement and circle True or False.

1. Sushi is a traditional Japanese food.

T

True

F

False

2. The Japanese writing system uses only one type of character.

T

True

F

False

1. What is a popular Japanese dish made with rice, seaweed, and various fillings?

2. What is the name of the traditional Japanese garment often worn on special occasions?

Look at the image below of a Japanese pagoda. Pagodas are common in Japan and other Asian countries.

Japanese Pagoda

Describe one interesting feature you observe about the Japanese pagoda in the image.