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[For Seniors] Perfect for Brain Training! Themed Hiragana Fill-in-the-Blank Quiz

In recreational or event settings at senior facilities, it’s common to include training that stimulates the brain.

In this article, we’ve picked out fill-in-the-blank quizzes designed for seniors.

They’re introduced in categories—food, living things, tools and vehicles, and home appliances—so it may be a chance to discover participants’ areas of strength.

We’ve compiled items that evoke nostalgia as well as ones that can spark conversation.

Give these quizzes a try—they’re a fun way to exercise the mind.

[For Seniors] Perfect for Brain Training! Themed Hiragana Fill-in-the-Blank Quizzes (1–10)

living thing

Ra○○n

Ra○○n

Among the cats (Felidae), which animals are considered large?

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lion

The lion, the second-largest member of the cat family after the tiger, is known worldwide as the King of Beasts and has been adopted as a motif in numerous cultural and artistic works, including films and musicals.

living thing

shi○ku○

shi○ku○

They are popular attractions at zoos and aquariums.

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polar bear

Also known as the polar bear, the “white bear” was named because its fur appears white. In fact, its hair is transparent and its skin is black. With its large and cute appearance, it’s a beloved animal across a wide range of ages, from children to adults.

living thing

ki◯gi◯su

ki◯gi◯su

It’s an insect that makes loud calls when asserting its presence.

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katydid

When summer arrives, katydids mature into adults and make their appearance. Found in various parts of the Japanese archipelago, these insects have taller bodies, longer legs, and longer antennae than grasshoppers. You often see them in places like parks.

[For Seniors] Perfect for Brain Training! Themed Hiragana Fill-in-the-Blank Quizzes (11–20)

Tool

“ga ○○u”

"ga ○○u"

It is used in a variety of places, such as schools, companies, and hospitals.

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thumbtack

It’s a tool used to pin up posters, illustrations, and advertisements. You can find stylish thumbtacks at 100-yen shops, so it’s worth checking them out. Because they’re small, they seem dangerous if dropped.

food

○kura○○

○kura○○

It is said to be in season from around May to around July.

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cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)

Sweet-and-tart, juicy cherries. Their red, berry-like appearance is adorable, too. Japan is known for having many different varieties. They’re one of the most popular fruits.

Tool

ji○○gi

ji○○gi

It is often used together with pencils and pens.

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ruler (measuring ruler)

A ruler used for drawing straight lines and angles. It’s a type of stationery available in a wide range of designs, from simple styles to ones featuring characters for children. It’s one of those nostalgic school supplies.

food

poop

poop

A traditional Japanese confection made by pouring sweet red bean paste into a mold and setting it with agar.

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yokan (sweet red bean jelly)

Representative types include firm, solid neriyokan, moist and soft mizuyokan, and mushiyokan, which is made by adding wheat flour and steaming. In particular, some neriyokan have such a high sugar content that they can be stored for over a year, and are sometimes sold as emergency or long-term preserved foods.