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[For Kids] November Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts: Let’s Learn While Having Fun!

When you think of October, it’s Halloween; when you think of December, it’s Christmas.

So what about November?

When asked that question, what would children think of? In this article, we introduce trivia quizzes and fun facts about November.

Since it’s aimed at kids, we’ve gathered topics they’ve likely seen or heard at least once—November events, public holidays, seasonal foods, and autumn proverbs.

We hope this quiz helps deepen your knowledge of November.

The answers are multiple choice, so feel free to give it a try!

[For Kids] November Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts. Learn while having fun! (1–10)

Sweet potatoes, known as an autumn delicacy—how do you write it in kanji?

Sweet potatoes, known as an autumn delicacy—how do you write it in kanji?
  1. sweet potato
  2. Satsuma-imo (Japanese sweet potato)
  3. Satsuma potato
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sweet potato

Many people use the word “satsumaimo,” but in fact it doesn’t mean “a potato grown in Satsuma,” which is present-day Kagoshima Prefecture. Rather, it means “a potato that came from Satsuma.” Satsumaimo is also known by other names such as “karaimo” and “kansho.”

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What is the term, one of the 24 solar terms that marks the beginning of winter, which occurs in November?

What is the term, one of the 24 solar terms that marks the beginning of winter, which occurs in November?
  1. vernal equinox
  2. summer solstice
  3. Beginning of Winter
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Beginning of Winter

Rittō is read as “rittō.” It is one of the 24 solar terms and marks the beginning of winter on the traditional calendar. It generally falls around November 7. As temperatures drop sharply once November begins, why not start preparing for winter after Rittō has passed?

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Which of the following is allowed to be fished starting in November?

Which of the following is allowed to be fished starting in November?
  1. crab
  2. salmon
  3. cod
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crab

In many regions of Japan, crab fishing—especially for snow crab (zuwai-gani) and matsuba crab—opens in November. During this season, fresh crab is widely available at fishing ports and markets, and many people look forward to enjoying the flavors of winter. It’s delightful when crab is included in a winter hot pot, isn’t it?

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[For Kids] November Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts: Learn While Having Fun! (11–20)

One way to identify a delicious persimmon is by looking at the calyx. What condition of the calyx is considered good?

One way to identify a delicious persimmon is by looking at the calyx. What condition of the calyx is considered good?
  1. A green calyx with a gap from the flesh, extending all the way to the tip
  2. A green calyx with no gap from the flesh, extending all the way to the tip
  3. A brown calyx with no gaps from the flesh and reaching all the way to the tip
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A green calyx with no gap from the flesh, extending all the way to the tip

Persimmons are one of the quintessential flavors of autumn. Tips for choosing delicious persimmons include looking for ones with no gaps between the calyx and the flesh, a green calyx, and a weight that feels heavier than it looks. Also, persimmons that have firmness and luster and are uniformly orange are often softer inside.

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What is the object of gratitude on the holiday established on November 23, called ‘◯◯ Day of Thanks’?

What is the object of gratitude on the holiday established on November 23, called '◯◯ Day of Thanks'?
  1. labor
  2. food
  3. parent
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labor

November 23 is Labor Thanksgiving Day, a national holiday in Japan. It is designated as a day to respect labor, celebrate production, and for citizens to express gratitude to one another. Before World War II, it was called Niinamesai, an imperial court harvest festival, but in 1948 it was established as Labor Thanksgiving Day to separate imperial court ceremonies from public holidays.

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The proverb “Ichinichi ◯shū” expresses a feeling of eager anticipation. Which kanji goes in ◯?

The proverb “Ichinichi ◯shū” expresses a feeling of eager anticipation. Which kanji goes in ◯?
  1. thousand
  2. hundred
  3. ten thousand
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thousand

Ichijitsu-senshū (literally, “one day feels like a thousand autumns”) is a proverb that expresses the feeling of eagerly waiting, as a single day feels as long as a thousand years. Other autumn-related proverbs include Aki no hi wa tsuberiodoshi, which describes how quickly dusk falls in autumn, and Ten takaku uma koyuru aki, which conveys how pleasant and bountiful the autumn season is.

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What fish is said to come into season around November and become deliciously fatty?

What fish is said to come into season around November and become deliciously fatty?
  1. Pacific saury
  2. horse mackerel
  3. yellowtail
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yellowtail

It’s known as a fish that gets fattier and more flavorful from around November through winter. Winter yellowtail (kan-buri) is especially popular. They say that even though it’s the same fish, regular yellowtail and winter yellowtail taste completely different. If you spot them at the supermarket, why not try comparing the two?

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What fish, written in kanji as “秋刀魚” and known as an autumn delicacy?