Introduction to Japanese (Grade 5)
A worksheet for 5th graders to learn basic Japanese vocabulary, greetings, and cultural elements.
Includes
Topics
Introduction to Japanese
Name:
Date:
Score:
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.
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?
Origami
Calligraphy
Ikebana
Bonsai
2. What is the name of the highest mountain in Japan?
Mount Everest
Mount Fuji
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount McKinley
Read each statement and circle True or False.
1. Sushi is a traditional Japanese food.
True
False
2. The Japanese writing system uses only one type of character.
True
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.

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