Lesson 8

Question 1

What is the Japanese term for ‘handsome’?

Answer 1

ハンサム（な）

Used to describe a physically attractive male.

Question 2

What does ‘きれい（な）’ mean?

Answer 2

beautiful, clean

Can describe both physical appearance and cleanliness.

Question 3

Translate ‘quiet’ into Japanese.

Answer 3

しずか（な）

Often used to describe a peaceful environment.

Question 4

What is the meaning of ‘にぎやか（な）’?

Answer 4

lively

Describes a bustling or active atmosphere.

Question 5

What does ‘ゆうめい（な）’ refer to?

Answer 5

famous

Used to describe well-known people or places.

Question 6

What is the Japanese word for ‘helpful’?

Answer 6

しんせつ（な）

Not used to describe one’s own family members.

Question 7

Translate ‘healthy’ into Japanese.

Answer 7

げんき（な）

Also means energetic or cheerful.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: ‘ひま（な）’ means _______.

Answer 8

free (time)

Used to indicate availability.

Question 9

What is the meaning of ‘べんり（な）’?

Answer 9

convenient

Often used to describe services or objects that make life easier.

Question 10

What does ‘すてき（な）’ mean?

Answer 10

fine, nice, wonderful

Used to express admiration.

Question 11

What is the Japanese term for ‘big’?

Answer 11

おおきい

Commonly used to describe size.

Question 12

Translate ‘small’ into Japanese.

Answer 12

ちいさい

Used to describe anything that is not large.

Question 13

What does ‘あたらしい’ mean?

Answer 13

new, fresh

Used to describe items or concepts that are recent.

Question 14

What is the Japanese word for ‘old’?

Answer 14

ふるい

Not used to describe a person’s age.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: ‘いい（よい）’ means _______.

Answer 15

good

Commonly used in various contexts.

Question 16

What does ‘わるい’ refer to?

Answer 16

bad

Used to describe negative qualities.

Question 17

What is the Japanese term for ‘hot’?

Answer 17

あつい

Refers to temperature.

Question 18

Translate ‘cold’ into Japanese when referring to temperature.

Answer 18

さむい

Used for describing cold weather.

Question 19

What is the meaning of ‘つめたい’?

Answer 19

cold (referring to touch)

Used to describe the sensation of touch.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: ‘むずかしい’ means _______.

Answer 20

difficult

Often used in academic contexts.

Question 21

What does ‘やさしい’ mean?

Answer 21

easy

Can also refer to a gentle nature.

Question 22

What is the Japanese term for ‘expensive’?

Answer 22

たかい

Can also mean tall or high.

Question 23

Translate ‘cheap’ into Japanese.

Answer 23

やすい

Used to indicate low price.

Question 24

What does ‘ひくい’ refer to?

Answer 24

low

Used to describe height or level.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: 'おもしろい' means _______.

Answer 25

interesting ## Footnote Used to describe engaging content.

Question 26

What is the meaning of 'おいしい'?

Answer 26

delicious, tasty ## Footnote Commonly used to describe food.

Question 27

What does 'いそがしい' mean?

Answer 27

busy ## Footnote Often used to describe a person's schedule.

Question 28

What is the Japanese term for 'enjoyable'?

Answer 28

たのしい ## Footnote Used to describe pleasurable experiences.

Question 29

Translate 'white' into Japanese.

Answer 29

しろい ## Footnote Commonly used in various contexts.

Question 30

What is the meaning of 'くろい'?

Answer 30

black ## Footnote Often used to describe color.

Question 31

Fill in the blank: 'あかい' means _______.

Answer 31

red ## Footnote A primary color.

Question 32

What does 'あおい' refer to?

Answer 32

blue ## Footnote Another primary color.

Question 33

What is the Japanese term for 'cherry (blossom)'?

Answer 33

さくら (桜) ## Footnote A symbol of spring in Japan.

Question 34

Translate 'mountain' into Japanese.

Answer 34

やま (山) ## Footnote Commonly found in Japanese landscapes.

Question 35

What does 'まち (町)' mean?

Answer 35

town, city ## Footnote Refers to urban areas.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: 'たべもの (食べ物)' means _______.

Answer 36

food ## Footnote General term for all types of food.

Question 37

What is the meaning of 'ところ (所)'?

Answer 37

place ## Footnote Can refer to a specific location.

Question 38

What does 'りょう (寮)' refer to?

Answer 38

dormitory ## Footnote Often used for student housing.

Question 39

Translate 'restaurant' into Japanese.

Answer 39

レストラン ## Footnote Borrowed from English.

Question 40

What is the Japanese term for 'life'?

Answer 40

せいかつ (生活) ## Footnote Refers to daily living or lifestyle.

Question 41

Fill in the blank: '[お]しごと ([お]仕事)' means _______.

Answer 41

work, business ## Footnote Used to describe employment or tasks.

Question 42

What does 'どう' mean?

Answer 42

how ## Footnote Used to ask for clarification or description.

Question 43

Translate 'what kind of~' into Japanese.

Answer 43

どんな～ ## Footnote Used to inquire about types or categories.

Question 44

What is the meaning of 'とても'?

Answer 44

very ## Footnote Used to emphasize a degree.

Question 45

Fill in the blank: 'あまり' means _______.

Answer 45

not so (used with negatives) ## Footnote Often used to downplay.

Question 46

What does 'そして' mean?

Answer 46

and ## Footnote Used to connect sentences or ideas.

Question 47

Translate 'How are you?' into Japanese.

Answer 47

お元気ですか ## Footnote A common greeting.

Question 48

What is the meaning of 'そうですね'?

Answer 48

Well let me see. ## Footnote Used as a pause in conversation.

Question 49

Fill in the blank: '[～、]もう一杯いかがですか' means _______.

Answer 49

Won't you have another cup of [～]? ## Footnote A polite invitation for more.

Question 50

What does '[いいえ、]けっこうです' mean?

Answer 50

No, thank you ## Footnote Used to decline an offer politely.

Question 51

Translate 'It's already ～, isn’t it?' into Japanese.

Answer 51

もう～ですね ## Footnote Often used to express surprise at time.

Question 52

What is the meaning of 'そろそろ失礼します'?

Answer 52

It’s time I was going ## Footnote A polite way to take leave.

Question 53

Fill in the blank: 'いいえ' means _______.

Answer 53

Not at all ## Footnote Commonly used in conversation.

Question 54

What does 'またいらっしゃってください' mean?

Answer 54

Please come again ## Footnote A polite farewell.