かるた
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Noun referring to traditional Japanese playing cards used in games like『百人一首』 (hyakunin isshu, 'One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each'). It is written in katakana and does not require a counter when used generally, but specific counters like『枚』 (mai, 'flat objects') can be used for counting individual cards, e.g.,『かるたを一枚取る』 (karuta o ichimai toru, 'take one playing card').
Theme
At a community center, User and their friend Ken are planning a cultural event and discussing traditional Japanese games.
かるた
かるた
playing cards
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Memory Hook
Imagine playing cards in a 'car' (かるた karuta sounds like 'car-ta') — you're driving through a fun game! 'Car-ta' → かるた (karuta, 'playing cards').
Cultural Note
『かるた』 (karuta) is a traditional Japanese card game often played during New Year's celebrations. It involves matching cards with poems or proverbs, such as in『百人一首』 (hyakunin isshu, 'One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each'), and is popular in schools and cultural events.
Forms
Base: かるたNoun referring to traditional Japanese playing cards used in games like『百人一首』 (hyakunin isshu, 'One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each'). It is written in katakana and does not require a counter when used generally, but specific counters like『枚』 (mai, 'flat objects') can be used for counting individual cards, e.g.,『かるたを一枚取る』 (karuta o ichimai toru, 'take one playing card').