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Words of Japanese Origin (Part Three)

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This is the third and last part of my series of quizzes based on Words of Japanese Origin. 

You can also check out Part one and Part Two if you haven’t tried them out yet.

Many Japanese words have made their way into the English language. Whether related to food, poetry, arts or other fields, there are quite a few that are now firmly part of the English language.

Let’s see if you recognize these words based on their description. Don’t forget to share your score.

Good luck!

  • Question of

    Manga

    • silent meditation
    • a kind of Japanese theatre
    • Japanese comics
  • Question of

    Shamisen

    • stringed musical instrument
    • rich businessman
    • teacher, master
  • Question of

    Hara-kiri

    • cooking meat or fish in a soy sauce marinade
    • ritual suicide
    • artistic paper folding
  • Question of

    Teriyaki

    • fermented beans
    • thin slices of raw fish served with a dipping sauce and wasabi
    • cooking meat or fish in a soy sauce marinade
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    Tsunami

    • a huge wave caused by earthquakes
    • rich businessman
    • traditional bed in Japan
  • Question of

    Zen

    • a number puzzle
    • silent meditation
    • a kind of massage
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    Ikebana

    • art of flower arrangement
    • ritual suicide
    • noodle soup
  • Question of

    Futon

    • fermented beans
    • traditional bed in Japan
    • a liquid from soybeans
  • Question of

    Tofu

    • Caramel toffees
    • Cheeselike food made of curdled soybean milk
    • Japanese comics
  • Question of

    Tycoon

    • Hurricane
    • Tidal wave
    • rich businessman

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Written by Dawnwriter

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    • Congrats on the perfect score. Yes, I will try. It feels good when other people enjoy a quiz that you have made and i also end up learning a lot of new words and facts myself.