4. ちかてつ
chikatetsu
Underground subway which is usually
privately owned
せつぶん
setsubun
Festival where parents dress as a Devil
and where their children throw beans at
the devil shouting “Devil Out” “Good
Luck Come in”
5. やま
yama
Over 60% of Japanese land terrain is
mountainous.
さくら
sakura
Sakura is a famous flower in Japan, it
blooms for about 2 weeks in which time
many Japanese companies and people
picnic beneath them and view them.
6. うどん
udon
Thick white flour noodles usually
served in soup.
よろしく
yoroshiku
Please take care of this. When you
present something of importance you
say Yoroshiku
8. はなび
hanabi
Flower Fire…. Fire Works always
used in Japanese festivals.
なら
Nara
Nara is a famous city in Japan. It once
was the old capital of Japan. It is the
home of 1000 deers and many old
Japanese temples like Todaiji, which is
one of the largest wooden structures in
the world.
9. てら
tera
Japanese Buddhist temple. Most
temples in Japan are Buddhist.
すごい
sugoi
Wow.. Japanese say すごい when they
see something amazing or wonderful.
10. どうぞ Dozo
Please, There you go! Something you
say when you give someone a gift.
ふじさん
Fujisan
Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in
Japan. It is also a dormant volcano
11. りょかん Ryokan
Traditional Japanese Inn. Usually are
served breakfast in the morning and
sleep on a futon.
しあつ
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a Japanese massage.
12. みこし Mikoshi
Portable Shinto Shrine carried during
Japanese festivals.
わんわん
Wanwan
Onamonapia word for a Dog! WanWan!
13. からて Karate
Martial art which means- Empty HandTherefore there are no weapons used
in Karate
つなみ
Tsunami
Tidal wave caused by earthquakes
that’s epicentre is in the ocean.
14. のりまき Norimaki
Nori means Seaweed and Maki means
to roll. Norimaki means seaweed roll.
Norimaki is a type of sushi.
たけ
Take
Bamboo which is often grown in
Japanese Garden the most famous
being in Kyoto
15. そば Soba
Soba is buckwheat noodles which is
cooked but served cold with a dipping
sauce. You can also fry Soba to make
Yakisoba which is a very popular meal.
くるま
Car
The biggest industry in Japan is
exporting cars to the world. Most
people in Australia drive a Japanese
Car.
16. きもの Kimono
Traditional Japanese dress made from
Silk. Worn on special occasions like
weddings and festivals.
べんとう
Bentou
Traditional Japanese Lunch box is
called Obento. All bento contains rice
and food is divided into segments.