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Advanced Japanese II Quiz

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Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 15
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Enhance your understanding with our Advanced Japanese II practice quiz, designed for students transitioning from foundational Japanese studies. This engaging quiz covers key themes such as advanced grammar, vocabulary, and cultural nuances, providing an ideal review tool for those deepening their command of the language.

Which of the following is the proper honorific form for 'to do' (㝙る) when referring to the actions of someone of higher status?
㝄㝟㝙
㝪㝕る
㝙る
㝝㝠㝕る
㝪㝕る is the correct honorific form used to respectfully refer to the actions of a superior. The other options either use the plain or humble form, which do not convey the proper level of respect in this context.
Which conjunction is best used to indicate a contrast between two statements in formal written Japanese?
㝝㝗㝦
㝠㝋ら
㝗㝋㝗
㝾㝟㝯
However, '㝗㝋㝗' is conventionally used in formal writing to present contrasting ideas clearly. The other conjunctions serve different functions such as sequence, alternative, or causation.
Which grammatical function does the construction ～㝕㝛られる primarily serve in advanced Japanese grammar?
Causative voice
Volitional form
Passive voice
Causative-passive construction
The ～㝕㝛られる form specifically conveys a causative-passive meaning, indicating that someone was forced to perform an action. The other options relate to different grammatical constructions.
Which term best describes the refined aesthetic consciousness often explored in discussions of advanced Japanese literature and art?
感性
美愝識
風情
雅趣
美愝識 captures the concept of aesthetic sensitivity and refined beauty central to Japanese art and literature. The other terms, while related to aesthetics, do not specifically denote this refined consciousness.
Which expression is most suitably used in formal academic writing to introduce a reasoned conclusion based on prior evidence?
㝟㝠㝗
㝝㝗㝦
ゆ㝈㝫
㝗㝋㝗
The term 'ゆ㝈㝫' is traditionally employed in advanced written Japanese to logically connect evidence with a conclusion. The other options do not serve the purpose of drawing a reasoned conclusion.
Which sentence correctly utilizes the causative-passive form to express that someone was forced to eat vegetables?
彼㝯毝親㝫野蝜を食ゝれ㝟.
彼㝯毝親㝫野蝜を食㝹㝕㝛られ㝟.
彼㝯毝親㝫野蝜を食㝹ら㝛られ㝟.
彼㝯毝親㝫野蝜を食㝹㝕㝕れ㝟.
Option A correctly applies the causative-passive form to indicate that he was made to eat vegetables by his mother. The other options contain common errors in forming the causative-passive construction.
Which sentence best demonstrates the transformation of a plain statement into a humble expression in advanced keigo usage?
秝㝌資料を作戝㝗㝾㝗㝟.
秝㝌資料を作戝㝄㝟㝗㝾㝗㝟.
秝㝌資料を作戝㝕㝛㝦㝄㝟㝠㝝㝾㝗㝟.
秝㝌資料を作り㝾㝗㝟.
Option A uses the humble form '㝄㝟㝗㝾㝗㝟' to elevate the speaker's expression appropriately in formal contexts. The other options either use the plain form or a less fitting polite construction.
Select the sentence that correctly employs the ～㝰 conditional to express a hypothetical situation.
資料㝌整㝆㝪ら〝会議を始ゝる㝓㝨㝌㝧㝝る.
資料㝌整㝈㝰〝会議を始ゝる㝓㝨㝌㝧㝝る.
資料㝌整㝣㝦〝会議を始ゝる㝓㝨㝌㝧㝝る.
資料㝌整㝣㝟ら〝会議を始ゝる㝓㝨㝌㝧㝝る.
Option A correctly uses the ～㝰 form to indicate that if the materials are ready, then the meeting may commence. The other sentences employ alternative conditional forms that do not meet the specific requirement.
Which sentence best demonstrates the correct use of '㝫も㝋㝋ゝら㝚' to indicate a contrast despite an adverse condition?
彼㝯㝫も㝋㝋ゝら㝚〝疲れ㝦㝄る〝元気㝫走㝣㝟.
彼㝯疲れ㝦㝄る㝫も㝋㝋ゝら㝚〝元気㝫走㝣㝟.
彼㝯疲れ㝦㝄る㝋㝋ゝら㝚〝元気㝫走㝣㝟.
彼㝯疲れ㝦㝄る㝫も〝㝋㝋ゝら㝚元気㝫走㝣㝟.
Option A correctly employs '㝫も㝋㝋ゝら㝚' to express that despite being tired, he ran energetically. The remaining options contain structural or usage errors that detract from the intended meaning.
In advanced Japanese literature, which term is most commonly used to denote the refined aesthetic philosophy that appreciates impermanence and subtle beauty?
侘㝳寂㝳
浮世
栄蝯
無常
侘㝳寂㝳 is a central concept in Japanese aesthetics that emphasizes impermanence and the beauty of subtle imperfections. Although 無常 also indicates impermanence, it lacks the aesthetic nuance conveyed by 侘㝳寂㝳.
Which sentence accurately employs the nominalizer 〜㝮㝠 to provide an explanatory tone?
彼㝌試験㝫蝽㝡㝟〝坝分㝫勉強㝗㝪㝋㝣㝟㝮㝠.
彼㝌試験㝫蝽㝡㝟㝯〝坝分㝫勉強㝗㝪㝋㝣㝟㝮㝠.
彼㝌試験㝫蝽㝡㝟㝮㝯〝坝分㝫勉強㝗㝪㝋㝣㝟㝋ら㝪㝮㝠.
彼㝌試験㝫蝽㝡㝟㝮㝯坝分㝫勉強㝗㝪㝋㝣㝟㝠㝋ら㝠.
Option A uses the 〜㝮㝠 construction correctly to explain the reason for failing the exam. The other options either misplace the nominalizer or disrupt the intended explanatory structure.
Which sentence accurately employs the passive form to convey that an adverse action occurred unexpectedly?
彼㝯坋人㝫裝切られる㝧〝深㝄悲㝗㝿㝫暮れ㝟.
彼㝯坋人㝫裝切られ㝦〝深㝄悲㝗㝿㝫暮れ㝟.
彼㝯坋人㝫裝切㝣㝟〝深㝄悲㝗㝿㝫暮れ㝟.
彼㝯坋人㝫裝切られ㝟よ㝆㝫〝深㝄悲㝗㝿㝫暮れ㝟.
Option A correctly uses the passive voice to indicate that he suffered an adverse action - being betrayed by a friend - which led to deep sorrow. The other options contain errors in form or fail to utilize the passive construction properly.
Which sentence best incorporates meta-linguistic commentary to clarify the preceding argument in advanced scholarly writing?
㝙㝪ゝ㝡〝㝓れら㝮データ㝯従来㝮仮説を支挝㝗㝦㝄る㝨㝄㝆㝓㝨㝧㝂る.
㝗㝋㝗〝㝓れら㝮データ㝯従来㝮仮説を坦定㝗㝦㝄る.
㝤㝾り〝㝓れら㝮データ㝯愝味を挝㝟㝪㝄.
㝾㝟〝㝓れら㝮データ㝯従来㝮仮説を疑啝視㝙る.
Option A employs '㝙㝪ゝ㝡' to clearly provide a meta-level clarification of the argument, a common practice in advanced academic writing. The other options either contradict the established argument or do not add a clarifying commentary.
Which advanced Japanese idiom best describes a situation of repeated resilience in the face of hardship?
自業自得
七転㝳八起㝝
温故知新
一期一会
七転㝳八起㝝 is an idiom that encapsulates perseverance and the spirit of rising after repeated setbacks. The other idioms convey entirely different concepts that do not relate to the endurance of hardship.
In advanced text analysis, which element is crucial for understanding the implicit messages and underlying meanings in a narrative?
発音㝮明瞭㝕
文法的正確㝕
言外㝮愝味
表面的㝪語彙
言外㝮愝味 refers to the subtext and the nuanced implications that lie beyond the literal words - a critical element in advanced narrative analysis. The other options, while important in other contexts, do not address the understanding of underlying meanings.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Analyze complex grammatical structures and expressions in authentic Japanese texts.
  2. Interpret nuanced cultural references and historical contexts within Japanese media.
  3. Apply advanced vocabulary and linguistic skills in written and oral communication.
  4. Evaluate and synthesize contemporary and traditional Japanese cultural themes.

Advanced Japanese II Additional Reading

Ready to elevate your Japanese skills? Here are some top-notch resources to guide you on your journey:

  1. Aozora: Intermediate-Advanced Japanese Communication This textbook enhances both oral and written skills, offering authentic activities and online access to MP3 files for real-life language practice.
  2. Advanced Japanese Language Course: Understanding Japan, Understanding Japanese Dive into 24 book reviews of bestsellers from the 21st century, enriching your comprehension and cultural insights.
  3. Self-Study Materials by Osaka University Access free resources like the NEJ Romanized versions to bolster your self-study sessions.
  4. Japanese Studies Advanced Guide by the University of Minnesota A comprehensive research guide detailing resources in both English and Japanese to support your advanced studies.
  5. Learning Materials by the University of Tokyo Explore materials on verb conjugation and kanji to deepen your understanding of Japanese grammar and writing.
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