Japanese Flashcards

Reason #1 Despite the damage inflicted by the attack on Pearl Harbour the American Pacific fleet was not destroyed and was able to recover Reason #2 When they attacked Pearl Harbour the Japanese failed to destroy the aircraft carriers which played a critical role in defeating Japan Reason #3 The American victory at Midway was […]

ちち chichi my father はは haha my mother あに ani my older brother あね ane my older sister おとうと otooto my younger brother いもうと imooto my younger sister かぞく kazoku family きょうだい kyoodai siblings なまえ namae name だれ dare who ～にん ~nin people (counter) ～さい ~sai years old (counter) そうですか soo desu ka oh really […]

Shogun Hereditary commander-in-chief in feudal Japan. Because of the military power concentrated in his hands and the weakness of the emperor, he was regarded as the real ruler of the country until feudalism was abolished in 1867. chief military commanders from about the 8th century a.d. to the end of the 12th century, then applied […]

In what two ways might the seas have influenced Japan’s history? – Provides food – Seas separate it from the mainland – Isolated and protected from invaders – Trade usually done through inland sea – Access to maritime trade – It is a homogenous society (where people share a common ethnic and cultural background). About […]

Japan’s first constitution was attributed to Prince Shotoku Japan’s first emperor was Jimmu Christians were persecuted and crucified in Japan under the rule of Hideyoshi Leading the revolt against Tokugawa were the daimyo from Satsuma and Choshu The Tokugawa Shogun based his power on Control of 1/4 of the nation’s rice crop and military capability […]

ano um… ima now eego English (language) ee yes gakusee student …go …language nihongo Japanese language kookoo high school gogo P.M. gozen A.M. …sai …years old …san Mr./Ms. … …ji o’clock ichiji one o’clock …jin …people nihonjin Japanese people senkoo major sensee teacher; Professor soo desu That’s right soo desu ka I see.; Is that […]

Why did Japan need to invade China? 1. The Wall St Crash sent the US economy into depression. 2. To protect the US economy, the government imposed import tariffs 3. Between 1929 and 1931 the Japanese economic production fell by 30%. 4. Japan could not import enough food because they had no money How was […]

haha okaasan mother chichi otoosan father rioshin gorioshin parents ani oniisan older brother ane oneesan older sister otooto otootosan younger brother imooto imootosan younger sister shujin goshujin husband tsuma okusan wife sofu ojiisan grandfather sobo obaasan grandmother oji ojisan uncle oba obasan aunt mago omagosan grandchild itoko itoko cousin oi oigosan nephew mei meigosan niece […]

What was the diplomatic policy of Japan under the Tokugawa rulers? – it kept an isolationist policy – only kept formal relations with Korea and only allowed the Dutch and the Chinese merchants to trade in their ports Who was Matthew Perry and what did he do in Japan? He was an American Commodore who […]

clan group of families related by blood or marriage constitution written plan of government animism belief that all natural things are alive and have their own spirits shrine holy place Jimmu Yamato leader who took the title “emperor of heaven” Shotuku Yamato prince who took charge of Japan on behalf of his aunt, Suiko. Regions: […]

why was Japan influenced by it’s closeness to China? Because of the art, agriculture, religion, government, and the writing system how did Prince Shotoku change Japan? He brought in Buddhism from China, the seventeen article institution what was the structure of society like during Prince Shotoku’s reign? Large family clan (leaders, nobles, etc.) Why did […]

Regent A person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone. Samurai Trained professional warriors from Japan. Clans Extended families. Values Ideas that people hold dear Court A group of nobles who surround a ruler. Shogun A great Japanese general who ruled instead of the emperor. Zen A form of Japanese […]

Japan has mountainous slopes that are difficult to live on and farm. Why did Japanese people live on coastal plains? Japan’s proximity to China, visits from Chinese citizens, and eagerness from Japan’s rulers What supported the spread of Chinese culture in Japan? noble women Who wrote many of the great works of early Japanese literature? […]

cultural diffusion the spread of cultural elements from one society to another Prince Shotoku a prince who came into power in Japan in 539 AD; borrowed ideas from other cultures Seventeen Article Constitution a set of guidelines issued by Prince Shotoku that stated the emperor was the country’s supreme ruler Taika Reforms a set of […]

haole white person kimpatsu blonde kuso swear word hana-kuso booger gamman patients furoshiki traditional wrapping cloth katana sword butsudan altar sake wine itadakimasu lets eat gochisoh-sama done eating li-na good aku skipjack tuna noio seabirds ahi yellowfin tuna bento lunch musubi sticky rice wrapped in seaweed with ume ume a small red pickled plum shoyu […]

In Yoshimoto Banana’s novel, what compensates for the crumbling of the family and how? – how do the characters compensate for their losses? – people ‘replace’ their family members with objects -consumption/family: – my parents might die, but Pokemon will stay with me Why did Kitchen become a global hit? Toned down the cultural uniqueness […]

What types of landforms cover Japan and the Korean Peninsula? Rugged moutains How are the physical features of Japan and Korea similar and different? Similar: rugged mountains that form long ranges. Different: Korea has some large plains and more rivers than Japan. How do you think natural disasters affect life in Japan and Korea? Natural […]

I have a question Shitsumon ga arimasu Please say that again Moo ichido onegai shimasu I don’t understand Wakarimasen I understood Wakarimashita Please wait a moment Chotto matte kudasai How do you say book in Japanese? Book wa Nihongo de nan to iimasu ka. You say hon Hon to iimasu Please close your book Hon […]

1. What does Japanese law categorize anyone with a motor vehicle as? a “professional driver” 2. When can a vehicle partially/fully cross into the next lane? 1. When traveling on multi-lane roadways. 2. When the width of the left half is insufficient to proceed. 3. When unable to proceed due to road damage, construction, and […]

Japanese people lived on coastal plains because most of Japan has mountainous slopes that are difficult to live on and farm. Why was Japan isolated from Korea and China in ancient times? Japans islands location separated it from other people in Asia. Because of the geography of their country, the diet of Japanese people consists […]

No, before Japan industrialized enough Western powers established their spheres of influence in China Was Japan the first country to try to dominate other countries in Asia? They felt that they could and should control all of East Asia by military force since they were close and more powerful Why did it seem logical to […]