[For Elementary School Students] A Four-Choice Proverb Quiz Recommended for Kids

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Proverbs, which convey lessons and knowledge passed down by our predecessors, are studied in many settings, starting with Japanese class in elementary school.

In this article, we’ve compiled a quiz focused on the proverbs children learn in elementary school.

Since you choose answers from multiple options, you can give it a try even if you don’t understand just from the question text.

When you check the answers, it’s also a good opportunity to deepen your understanding with the explanations of each proverb.

Be sure to try learning proverbs you can enjoy while answering quiz questions!

[For Elementary School Students] A 4-Option Proverb Quiz Recommended for Kids (11–20)

A frog in a well knows not of the 〇〇

grassland
destination
the open sea
mountain

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the open sea

The proverb that means having a narrow perspective, “A frog in a well knows nothing of the great ocean.” It’s a lesson that the frog, who knows only the world inside its small well, is unaware that there is a vast sea outside. It cynically describes people who, confined to their own knowledge and experience, think they know everything. It’s a famous saying that teaches the importance of learning about the wider world if you want to grow.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a proverb quiz that lets children learn while answering questions. Choosing from the options also serves as good training for their thinking skills. By understanding the meanings of proverbs, they can learn from the wisdom of those who came before and deepen their knowledge. We also recommend trying the quiz—focused on proverbs studied in elementary school Japanese—over and over until you get all the answers right!