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Words of Japanese Origin (Part Two)

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!

You can also check out Part one if you haven’t tried it yet.

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    Anime

    • animals
    • Japanese animation
    • a number puzzle
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    Karaoke

    • singing along with recorded music
    • a kind of Japanese theatre
    • Japanese comics
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    Kimono

    • type of Japanese boat
    • robe worn by people in Japan
    • artistic paper folding
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    Hibachi

    • a liquid from soybeans
    • stringed musical instrument
    • traditional Japanese heating device
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    Kabuki

    • Japanese kebabs
    • a kind of Japanese theatre
    • fermented beans
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    Origami

    • Japanese art of flower arrangement
    • artistic paper folding
    • tray gardening
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    Matsutake

    • mushrooms delicacy
    • a liquid from soybeans
    • traditional Japanese heating device
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    Sashimi

    • silent meditation
    • stringed musical instrument
    • thin slices of raw fish served with a dipping sauce and wasabi
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    Sudoku

    • artistic paper folding
    • a number puzzle
    • a kind of massage
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    Tamari

    • alcoholic drink made from rice
    • noodle soup
    • a liquid from soybeans

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