Japanese Language Basics - Grade 9
A worksheet for Grade 9 Japanese language students focusing on basic greetings, self-introductions, and common phrases.
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Read each question carefully and provide your answers in Japanese where appropriate. For English translations, write clearly.
1. What is the most common greeting used in Japan during the morning?
Konnichiwa
Ohayō gozaimasu
Konbanwa
Oyasumi nasai
2. How do you say 'thank you' in Japanese?
Sumimasen
Gomen nasai
Arigatō gozaimasu
Dō itashimashite
3. Watashi wa desu. (I am [your name]).
4. Hajimemashite, dōzo .
5. O-genki ?
6. Introduce yourself in Japanese, stating your name and that you are a student. (Write in Romaji or Hiragana/Katakana if able)
7. Translate the following Japanese phrase into English: 'Sayōnara'.
Match the Japanese phrase with its English translation.
8. Sumimasen
a. Good evening
9. Konbanwa
b. Excuse me / Sorry
10. Oyasumi nasai
c. Good night
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
11. Tanaka- wa nihonjin .
12. wa gakusei .
13. In Japan, bowing is a common form of greeting and showing respect. Briefly explain when and how you might bow.