stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Japanese New Year おしょうがつ QUIZ Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Japanese New Year おしょうがつ QUIZ
Japanese New Year おしょうがつ QUIZ
23 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
506 plays
Japanese New Year's Day
Flashcards
23 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
23
Answers
1
What phrase do you say
at the end of the year
meaning, "
Have a great year!
"
よい おとし を!
おせわに なりました！
あけまして おめでとう!
ことしも よろしく！
2
Live TV show airs on New Years Eve, shows battle against RED vs WHITE teams. How its divided?
North region singers vs South region singers
Comedians vs Actors/Actresses
Young singers vs Elderly singers
Female singers vs Male singers
3
When is the New Year period?
7th - 15th February
1st - 7th January
1st - 7th February
1st - 3rd January
4
What is the meaning of eating " soba/wheat noodle” on the last day of the year?
Brings happiness
Hair grows long
Die early
Live long
5
What do Japanese people make for each other for the New Year?
ochuugen (seasonal gift)
nengajo (new year's card)
otoshi dama (gift money)
mochi (sticky rice)
6
What do people do at the end of December in order to welcome and be ready for the New Year's arrival?
Drink lots of Sake
Major cleaning throughout the house
Have a spa break
Visit temples and shrines
7
When you laugh on お正月, what is believed to happen ...?
children
money
happiness
god
8
When is Japanese New Year's Day?
December 31st
January 1st
February 7th
February 1st
9
What is first shrine/temple visit of the year called?
otoshi dama
hatsu mode
hatsu hinode
kado matsu
10
What is Otoshidama?
Decoration
Temple
Money
Mochi
11
This is displayed until when and what do you do with it after?
Until 7th Jan / keep it until the end of the year
Until 3rd Jan / throw it away
Until 11th Jan / eat it
Until 31st Jan / burn it
12
What is this New Year's meal called?
sushi
osechi ryori
toshikoshi soba
mochi
13
What is this decoration made of and what does it mean?
fish cake / more children
white radish / good fortune
egg white / money
rice / happiness
14
When are New Year's cards delivered to the receiver?
On the 1st of January
On Christmas Day
Before 31st December
Between 30th Dec - 3rd January
15
Daruma dolls are popular New Year's decoration. What is the significance of this doll?
lucky charm
wish making
provides protection
healing doll
16
Symbolic decorations, Kadomatsu, are usually set up both sides of front entrance. what purpose?
To invite the god/spirit (year of the god)
To protect them from bad spirits
To wish their health and happiness
To welcome their ancestors
17
What is 2025 zodiac animal?
snake
rabbit
monkey
rooster
18
What phrase do you say
at the beginning of the year
meaning, "
Happy New Year!
"
ことしも よろしく！
よい おとし を!
あけましておめでとう！
おせわに なりました！
19
Which one is the correct explanation for this New Year food? (2 answers)
Includes raw fish and vegetables which goes off fast
Prepared in advance - no one has to work on New Year period
All the dish has its wishful meanings
Shows appreciation to the god
20
How many times is the bell struck at the temple at the end of the year and for what reason?
365 / Announcing the year is coming to an end
99 / Praying your wish to the gods
56 / Preparation of returning and welcoming ancestors
108 / getting rid of human sins and desire in the year
21
What do people eat at the end of New Year's Eve?
Sushi
Mochi (Rice cake)
Sashimi (raw fish)
Soba (wheat noodle)
22
Why people go to 'Hatsumoude/first visit of shrine'?
To celebrate the tradition
To show respect and dedication to the shrine and temples
To worship each region of the gods
To pray for health and prosperity for the year ahead
23
Who gets Otoshidama?
Parents
Grandparents
Friends/Colleague/Acquaintance
Children
