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Japan A-Z 6th HF-L
Japan A-Z 6th HF-L Study Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does "Arigato" mean? | "Thank you" in Japanese |
| What is "anime"? | The shortened version of Japanese animations |
| What is an "archipelago"? | A series or group of islands |
| What is the "bullet train"? | A high speed passenger train. Average speed= 164 MPH. Magnetic levitation. There are many bullet trains in Japan. |
| What is a "bonsai tree"? | A very small tree that is made of wire/metal. |
| What is the "capital" of Japan? | Tokyo. Used to be Edo. On the island of Honshu. |
| What is "calligraphy"? How is it used? | ART of fine handwriting. 51 "starter" symbols, then additional symbols to make hundreds of other symbols. |
| What is the traditional "dress" of the Japanese? | Kimono-previously Kosode. Worn by older women. Reflects personal and social statuses. |
| What is "Edo"? What is Edo's name now? | Early Japan's capital, east of China. Currently Tokyo. |
| What were the various powers levels of "feudal" in Japan? | (Least power to most power) Peasants, Artisans/Merchants, Samurais, Emperor. |
| What type of "government" does Japan currently have? | Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government. |
| What is a "getabako"? | A Japanese cupboard, JUST FOR SHOES! |
| What is "genkhan"? What is done there? | An entryway. There, once the visitor's shoes are off, the host will turn the toe of the shoes toward the door they came in through. |
| Who is "Hideki Matsui"? | A Japanese baseball player for the New York Yankees. Nickname = Godzilla. Left fielder. |
| How many people live on the "islands" of Japan? | About 127 Million |
| What are "Juku"? | (Cram schools) Buildings where children can constantly study. After regular school hours. |
| What is "Kabuki"? | Type of traditional theatre, art of singing and dancing. |
| What is "kendo"? | Fencing with bamboo sticks. |
| How "large" is Japan? (What state is a similar size to Japan?) | 377, 835 kilometers squared. Slightly smaller than California. |
| What and where is "Mount Fuji"? Why is it important to the Japanese? | Dormant (active). Highest peak in Japan, 12, 389 feet high. In Honshu. Snow-capped volcanic cone. Sacred mountain and pilgrimage site. Reflects modern Japanese society. |
| What is "manga"? | Japanese term for comic book (in animated films) Date back from shortly after World War 2. Usually in black and white. Graphic novels. |
| What does "Nihon (or Nippon)" mean in Japanese? | Native Japanese name for Japan. Stopped calling Japan Nippon/Nihon at the end of World War 2. Means= "Land of the rising sun". |
| What is "origami"? | Japanese art of folding paper into shapes, representing objects. Passed down through oral traditions. Goal = represent objects without glue or cutting the paper. Practiced since Edo era (early 1600s). |
| In what way was "Pearl Harbor" significant in Japan's history? | Japan attacked Pearl Harbor with the intension of drawing US into thinking they could win, but they surrendered after we attacked them with nuclear bombs. |
| In what way does Japan have a "parliamentary" system of government? | Democratic-rules by parliament. Japan parliament = Diet. 2 Houses- House of Representatives, House of Councilors. The people choose the Parliament/Cabinet, and the parliament/cabinet chooses the Prime Minister. |
| What role does "quality" play within Japanese business? | 2nd highest Gross Domestic Product in the world. Japan leads the world in technology. Management style focuses on stable life-long employment, high productivity with high employee moral and satisfaction ro produce high quality products. |
| How much "rice" is typically grown in Japan a year? | About 11 Million metric tons. Top producing crop in Japan. |
| What is "Shinto"? Also, what does it mean? | Means 'The way of the gods.' Native religion of Japan. Buddhism (originated in India) and Shinto (originated in Japan) are the main religions of Japan. |
| What is "Sumo Wrestling"? Who is allowed to be a Sumo Wrestler? | Who: 20-35 year old BOYS. What: Used to solve political conflict and to entertain Shinto gods. The ring is called the 'doyo'. |
| Who are the "shugun"? | Shogun means 'general'. A hereditary military dictator of Japan. Real ruler until 1860s. |
| What is the "Tokugawa Shogunate"? | A time period, (1600s-1800s). Person (dictator) had power over land and people. |
| What happens during a "tea" ceremony? | Served full-course meal and green tea. Many rituals. |
| What are "tatami mats"? Why and how do the Japanese use them? | Used for tea ceremonies, martial arts, and to measure rooms. Made from straw,reed, and rush. |
| What is a "torii"? | A huge gateway leading into Shinto shrines. Usually reddish. |
| What is "Ukiyoe"? | Japanese woodblock painting, usually landscapes. Developed in Edo era. |
| Do the Japanese "value" education and hard work? What is proof that they do or they don't? | High School students go to cram schools (Juku) AFTER regular school day. More advanced technologically than U.S. Recess = 20 minutes, Classes = 40-45 minutes, 6 classes. |
| What is a "washitu"? | Traditional Japanese style of room. (RARE). |
| Is "exchanging" gifts a big part of Japanese culture? | Common to give gifts in December and June. Must give and receive a gift with two hands, and in order to GET a gift, you've got to GIVE a gift. Is considered bad luck to get too many gifts. |
| What is "yen"? What value does it have against the dollar? | Japanese currency is 1 yen = $0.01 in USA. Means the word 'circle.' |
| What is "Zen Buddhism"? What are some of the central values? | Based on stress relief and meditation. Key = self knowledge. 'Living in the Moment' |
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