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Quiz about MalayJapanese Same Word Different Meanings
Quiz about MalayJapanese Same Word Different Meanings

Malay-Japanese Same Word Different Meanings Quiz


Malay and Japanese language , although are different in writing , but are almost the same in pronounciation. Here are some Malay and Japanese words which exist in both languages but differ in meanings. Pick one in Malay(M) and Japanese(J).

A multiple-choice quiz by dib. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
dib
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
55,642
Updated
Jan 17 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
455
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1. Biru Hint


2. Buta Hint


3. Hon Hint


4. Aki Hint


5. Jin Hint


6. Sore Hint


7. Kita Hint


8. Ni Hint


9. Kaki Hint


10. Kami Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Biru

Answer: M: Blue J: Beer

2. Buta

Answer: M: Blind J: Pig

3. Hon

Answer: M: Horn J: Book

4. Aki

Answer: M: Grandfather J: Autumn

Besides 'aki' , 'datuk' also means 'grandfather' in Malay Language .
5. Jin

Answer: M: Genie J: Man

'jin' in Japanese is used when talking about one's race e.g. furansu-jin means a French man.
6. Sore

Answer: M: Evening J: That

7. Kita

Answer: M: Us J: North

8. Ni

Answer: M: This J: Two

'ni' in Malay Language is short for 'ini' , which means 'this' . 'ni' is used informally in everyday conversation.
9. Kaki

Answer: M: Leg J: Oyster

Besides 'oyster' , 'kaki' in Japanese also means ' persimmon'.
10. Kami

Answer: M: Us J: Paper

Besides 'kami' , 'kita' in Malay also means 'us' or 'we'.
Source: Author dib

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