Can you name the 100 most common words in written Japanese?

created by bazmerelda
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  • Correctly named words will show up below
  • Answers do not have to be guessed in order
  • Source: Michiel Kamermans research
  • See first comment for detailed explanation. Answers are given in direct romanisation of hiragana, not romaji. E.g. 'ou' used insted of ō. Particles and morphemes are accepted.
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100 Most Common Japanese Words Quiz

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  • Created Apr 23, 2011 in Language
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