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!
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[For Seniors] Difficult Country Names in Kanji Quiz (1–10)
India
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India
India is famous for its curry. It’s also said that going to India can change your outlook on life, thanks to its diverse cultures and beautiful scenery.
Georgia
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Georgia
Georgia is a nature-rich country in Eastern Europe. Georgian dishes such as khachapuri and khinkali are absolutely delicious!
Denmark
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Denmark
Denmark is a country with one of the world’s most comprehensive welfare systems. It’s especially known for its well-developed welfare and education systems.
Cambodia
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Cambodia
You can enjoy healthy Khmer cuisine. Cambodian people are very friendly and especially fond of Japanese people. It is said that this is because many Japanese do volunteer work in Cambodia.
Brazil
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Brazil
It is characterized by the Amazon River and vast tropical rainforests. The people are gentle and friendly. Many Asians relocate to Brazil, and there are areas known as Chinatown.


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