What is 'ikebana' in Japanese?
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| 1 | What is 'ikebana' in Japanese? |
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Common terms related to traditional Japanese arts like ikebana, origami, and calligraphy for beginners.
生け花 (いけばな) |
| Think of 'flower arranging' as a key concept |
| 2 | What does 'origami' mean in Japanese? | 折り紙 (おりがみ) | Origami involves folding paper into shapes |
| 3 | How do you say 'calligraphy' in Japanese? | 書道 (しょどう) | Shodo is the art of beautiful writing |
| 4 | What is the Japanese term for a traditional flower arrangement? | 生け花 (いけばな) | Remember 'ike' for 'to live' and 'hana' for 'flower' |
| 5 | Translate 'origami crane' into Japanese. | 折り紙の鶴 (おりがみのつる) | Crane is 'tsuru' in Japanese |
| 6 | What material is commonly used in traditional Japanese calligraphy? | 墨 (すみ, sumi) — ink made from soot | The black ink used in shodo |
| 7 | What is 'washi' in the context of arts and crafts? | 和紙 (わし) — traditional Japanese paper | Used in origami and calligraphy |
| 8 | What does 'kado' refer to in Japanese arts? | 華道 (かどう) — the way of flowers (flower arranging) | Similar to ikebana |
| 9 | What is the Japanese term for a folding fan used in traditional arts? | 扇子 (せんす) | A lightweight folding fan |
| 10 | In Japanese arts, what does 'shodo' focus on? | The art of Japanese calligraphy | Practicing brush strokes and character aesthetics |
| 11 | What is 'kintsugi' in Japanese crafts? | 金継ぎ — the art of repairing broken ceramics with gold lacquer | Emphasizes beauty in imperfections |
| 12 | What is the Japanese word for traditional paper used in arts? | 和紙 (わし, washi) | Originates from handmade paper techniques |
| 13 | What does 'temari' refer to in Japanese crafts? | 手まり — decorative embroidered balls | Used in traditional Japanese toys and decorations |
| 14 | Translate 'kakejiku' into English. | Hanging scroll | Displays calligraphy or paintings vertically |
| 15 | What is the purpose of a 'mizuhiki' in Japanese crafts? | Decorative cord used in gift wrapping and ceremonies | Made from tightly twisted paper cords |
| 16 | What is 'nanga' in the context of Japanese painting? | Southern style painting, often with flowing brushwork | A traditional painting style |
| 17 | What does 'kōgei' refer to? | Traditional Japanese crafts and handcrafts | Includes pottery, textiles, and metalwork |
| 18 | What is 'furoshiki' used for? | A traditional wrapping cloth for carrying items | Reusable and eco-friendly wrapping method |
| 19 | What does 'chokin' mean in Japanese crafts? | Metal crafts or metalworking | Includes items like jewelry and utensils |
| 20 | How is 'kara-ori' related to Japanese crafts? | A technique of embroidery that creates raised patterns | Traditional embroidery style |
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