Japan Word Search
Japan, as a word search. 12 words drawn from landmarks, food, sports, and cultural touchstones sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: FUJI, TOKYO, KYOTO, OSAKA, HIROSHIMA, NAGASAKI, YOKOHAMA, SUSHI, RAMEN, UDON, TEMPURA, MOCHI.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Japan word list, defined
- FUJI /ˈfuːdʒi/ · noun
- Fuji refers most commonly to Mount Fuji (Fujisan), the active volcano and highest peak in Japan, located southwest of Tokyo; it is also used as a name for a Japanese apple cultivar, the former film manufacturer Fujifilm, and the Japanese city of Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture.
- SUSHI /suːʃi/ · noun
- A dish of prepared vinegared rice, often served with raw or cooked seafood, vegetables, or egg, and sometimes with additional ingredients such as wasabi or soy sauce. Related: sashimi, maki, nigiri, tempura.
- RAMEN /ræmɛn/ · noun
- A Japanese noodle soup dish made with wheat noodles and a rich broth, often served with various toppings such as pork, boiled eggs, and green onions. Ramen is a popular comfort food in Japan and has gained worldwide recognition. Related: noodle soup, Japanese noodle dish, wonton soup, udon.
- UDON /ˈuːdɒn/ · noun
- A type of Japanese noodle made from wheat flour, typically served in a hot broth or with dipping sauce. Related: noodle, ramen, soba, udang.
- TEMPURA /tɛmˈpʊrə/ · noun
- A Japanese dish of lightly battered and deep-fried seafood or vegetables, often served with a dipping sauce. Related: battered, deep-fried, fritter, sauté.
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