[For Seniors] Difficult Country Names Kanji Quiz

Physical Therapist / WriterKawamura Mina
From a physical therapist to a writer, driven by the desire to travel the world with just a laptop. I’ve traveled to over 20 countries. I hope to deliver writing that many people are glad to have discovered. Thank you in advance.

Thinking about how to read difficult kanji is a highly effective brain-training exercise for preventing cognitive decline and boosting concentration.

This time, let’s look at country names written in kanji.

Many country names are read by combining kanji, and quite a few involve hard-to-read characters or complex mixes of on-yomi and kun-yomi readings.

Therefore, learning the kanji for country names and figuring out their correct pronunciations is extremely effective as brain training.

You might even come across a country you’ve visited and get excited sharing memories about it.

Give it a try!

[For Seniors] Difficult Country Names in Kanji Quiz (1–10)

Italy

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Italy

Italy also has many World Heritage Sites, doesn’t it? I’ve heard there are as many as 58 buildings registered as World Heritage Sites.

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Finland

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Finland

Finland is known as the happiest country in the world and consistently ranks near the top in the SDGs rankings. It’s also said to be the birthplace of the sauna, and sauna facilities can be found throughout the country.

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Canada

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Canada

Canada is the country with the world’s second-largest land area and is known for its vast natural landscapes. Because winters tend to be cold and long, many families travel to warmer countries during the winter.

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[For Seniors] Difficult Country Names in Kanji Quiz (11–20)

New Zealand

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New Zealand

It is a country in the Southern Hemisphere, characterized by having the seasons opposite to those in Japan. It is rich in nature and has more sheep than people.

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Peru

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Peru

Peru is famous for having ancient civilization sites such as Machu Picchu. It’s such a popular tourist destination that around 30,000 to 40,000 Japanese people visit each year.

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Vietnam

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Vietnam

Vietnam has colorful and beautiful sundries. Vietnamese cuisine is also delicious. Since putting your mouth directly on bowls is prohibited, be sure to use a spoon when drinking soup.

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