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Quiz about Easy Peasy DropALetter Ladder
Quiz about Easy Peasy DropALetter Ladder

Easy Peasy Drop-A-Letter Ladder Quiz


Start with a ten letter word or phrase and I'll give you a clue to its meaning. The next word or phrase will have one letter less and may need unscrambling. The quiz has a Japanese theme.

A multiple-choice quiz by Soozy_Woozy. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Soozy_Woozy
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
319,549
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
426
Question 1 of 10
1. First ten letter phrase:

The Maneki Neko are ceramic "temple felines" that seem to be waving to you when you look at them.




Answer: (Two Words, 6 and 4 letters)
Question 2 of 10
2. Second phrase of nine letters:

Half a "score of seats" would never be used in a Japanese tea ceremony.

Answer: (Two Words, 3 and 6 letters)
Question 3 of 10
3. Third phrase of eight letters:

The Chinese people may have "mailed tea" to the Japanese for their various ceremonies.

Answer: (Two Words, both 4 letters)
Question 4 of 10
4. Fourth word of seven letters:

During Karate practice, the Japanese Sensei will have to "discipline" his students if they are doing the wrong maneuver.


Answer: (One Word)
Question 5 of 10
5. Fifth word of six letters:

Traditionally the Geisha girls were not prostitutes but were "pure" and moral.


Answer: (One Word)
Question 6 of 10
6. Sixth word of five letters:

A Samurai warrior will often have to make ___ to escape his enemy.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 7 of 10
7. Seventh word of four letters:

A Japanese Kanji symbol meaning "abhorrence" is often used as a tattoo for Westerners.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 8 of 10
8. Eighth word of three letters:

A certain headware that has the picture of a Japanese Chin dog on it has been called a chin ___ by its makers.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 9 of 10
9. Ninth word of two letters:

Shinto is a Japanese religion that is practised ___ a temple.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 10 of 10
10. Tenth word of one letter:

An obi is ___ Japanese sash which is worn around the waist.


Answer: (One letter,)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. First ten letter phrase: The Maneki Neko are ceramic "temple felines" that seem to be waving to you when you look at them.

Answer: Shrine cats

These ceramic cat statues are considered good luck and usually have one paw up in a waving gesture.
2. Second phrase of nine letters: Half a "score of seats" would never be used in a Japanese tea ceremony.

Answer: Ten chairs

During Japanese tea ceremonies people sit on mats and low cushions, not chairs.
3. Third phrase of eight letters: The Chinese people may have "mailed tea" to the Japanese for their various ceremonies.

Answer: Sent chai

Chai is a chinese beverage made from spiced black tea, honey and milk.
4. Fourth word of seven letters: During Karate practice, the Japanese Sensei will have to "discipline" his students if they are doing the wrong maneuver.

Answer: Chasten

Karate is one of the martial arts that are practised in Japan. It is a system of unarmed combat using smashes, chops and kicks from the hands, feet, elbows and legs. A Sensei is a teacher of Karate.
5. Fifth word of six letters: Traditionally the Geisha girls were not prostitutes but were "pure" and moral.

Answer: Chaste

A Geisha girl is a professional female companion for men in Japan. They are usually trained in music, dancing and the art of conversation.
6. Sixth word of five letters: A Samurai warrior will often have to make ___ to escape his enemy.

Answer: Haste

A Samurai is a Japanese fighting soldier belonging to the military upper class.
7. Seventh word of four letters: A Japanese Kanji symbol meaning "abhorrence" is often used as a tattoo for Westerners.

Answer: Hate

Kanji is a Japanese writing system using characters mainly derived from Chinese signs and symbols. These represent concepts, ideas, or things rather than a word or set of words.
8. Eighth word of three letters: A certain headware that has the picture of a Japanese Chin dog on it has been called a chin ___ by its makers.

Answer: Hat

The Japanese Chin dog is a small dainty breed of dog that has a high stepping gait. It sells for about $300 in Australia and can live for about 10 years. It is often used as a lap dog for the elderly.
9. Ninth word of two letters: Shinto is a Japanese religion that is practised ___ a temple.

Answer: At

Shinto is a native Japanese religion, in which the worship of more than one god is practised.
10. Tenth word of one letter: An obi is ___ Japanese sash which is worn around the waist.

Answer: A

An obi is a broad sash, tied in a large flat bow at the back and worn by Japanese women and children as part of the national costume. It is worn by Japanese men as a narrow sash.
Source: Author Soozy_Woozy

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