Listening Comprehension: Kokeshi

What is a kokeshi?

• A kind of flower (hana)

• A musical instrument (gakki)

• A traditional doll (ningyou)

• A type of food (tabemono)

What material is used to make kokeshi dolls?

• Glass (GARASU)

• Metal (tetsu)

• Wood (ki)

• Plastic (PURASUCHIKKU)

What shapes do kokeshi dolls typically have?

• Square (shikakui)

• Flat (taira na)

• Triangular (sankaku no)

• Round (marui)

What colors and patterns are typical for Kokeshi?

• Blue (ao)

• Flowers (hana)

• Yellow (kiiro)

• Red (aka)

Why are kokeshi dolls made with different designs?

• They are mass-produced (koujou)

• They are handmade (tedzukuri)

• They are painted by machines (kikai)

• They are made from clay (tsuchi)

What purposes do people use kokeshi dolls for?

• Money and peace (okane to heiwa)

• Happiness and health (kouun to kenkou)

• Cooking and serving food (ryouri)

• Building and construction (kensetsu

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Where can you see traditional Kokeshi?

• In Hokkaido

• In Miyagi

• In Okinawa

• In Gifu

Who makes kokeshi dolls?

• Artists from Europe (geijutsuka)

• Craftsmen (shokunin)

• Children (kodomo tachi)

• Factory workers (koujou de hataraku hito)