[For Elementary School Students] Country Names in Kanji Quiz. A quick, fun quiz

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Don’t those kanji spellings of country names you sometimes see feel a bit difficult or stiff? You often see them on quiz shows too, right? In this article, we’ll introduce some of the easier kanji spellings in a quiz format, especially for elementary school students! We’ve picked out well-known countries and kanji names that are easy for kids to get familiar with.

At an age full of curiosity, once you learn one thing, you might want to learn more and more.

Have fun solving the quizzes and memorizing them as you go!

[For Elementary School Students] Country Names in Kanji Quiz: Quick and Fun (11–20)

Spain

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Spain

The reason these characters are used is that Spain and Portugal are read as “Hispania” in Latin, which becomes “西班牙” when written in Chinese. Speaking of Spain, the tomato-throwing “Tomatina” held every August is famous, and it is said that over 100 tons of tomatoes are used each year.

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In conclusion

I presented country names written in kanji as a quiz for elementary school students! I’m sure there were questions you solved and ones you couldn’t, but once you try it, it will likely leave a lasting impression.

I hope this can be a chance for everyone—starting with elementary school students—to enjoy learning and remembering the kanji forms.