A four-character idiom quiz that elementary schoolers will love! Questions become fun once you understand the meanings

beautiful words and words adorned only on the surface

“Bijireiku” refers to words that sound elegant or impressive on the surface. They may lack genuine meaning or sincerity. It’s used like this: “His speech was full of flowery words, and I couldn’t see his true feelings.”

It refers to everyone—from older people to the young, both men and women.

“Rōnyaku nannyo” (老若男女) is a term that collectively refers to everyone—older people and younger people, men and women alike. It’s used in sentences like, “This park can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders.”

Talking about myself to everyone

“Self-introduction” means introducing yourself to others—that is, telling them things like your name and what you like. You often do this when you meet new friends or teachers for the first time.

To give it your all

“Zenryoku-tōkyū” comes from a baseball pitcher throwing with all their strength, and it’s used to mean “to tackle something by putting all your energy into it.”

Being able to do everything the way you want

"Jiyū-jizai" means being able to act or do things exactly as you intend. For example, you can use it like this: "I can use scissors freely and skillfully."

Being absorbed in reading a book

“Dokusho-zanmai” is a four-character idiom meaning to be so absorbed in reading that you forget everything else. You can use it like this: “I spent last Sunday completely immersed in reading.”

We will proceed as scheduled even if it rains.

“Uten kekkō” means that an event will proceed as planned even if it rains, without being canceled. For example: “Next week’s field trip will be held rain or shine.”