Japanese word

クイズ

Pronunciation

Romajikuizu

Meaning

  • nounquiz

Example

先生がクイズを出します。sen sei ga ku i zu o da shi ma su

The teacher gives a quiz.

Illustration for クイズ (quiz)

More examples

家族でクイズを楽しみながら、知らないことを学びます。ka zoku de ku i zu o tano shi mi na ga ra shi ra na i ko to o mana bi ma su

We learn new things while enjoying a quiz with our family.

Core concept

A quiz presents a series of questions that checks what someone knows or understands.

Common phrases

  • クイズを出すku i zu o da su

    give a quiz

  • クイズに答えるku i zu ni kota e ru

    answer a quiz

Similar words

テストtesuto: A set of questions or tasks designed to measure what someone knows or can do.
試験shiken: A structured assessment of knowledge or ability, especially for school or professional qualification.
なぞなぞnazonazo: A question that uses a trick or wordplay to produce an entertaining answer.

Definition in Japanese

知識や理解の程度を確かめるために、いくつかの問いに答えさせるもの。chi shiki ya ri kai no tei do o tashi ka me ru ta me ni i ku tsu ka no to i ni kota e sa se ru mo no

Word origin

クイズ (kuizu) is a borrowing from English quiz, whose origin is uncertain; the English word is recorded from the late 18th century.

Usage tips

  • In English, quiz can also mean to question someone closely, while the noun usually refers to a short test of knowledge.

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