じゃんけん
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Base noun form. Refers to the hand game used for making decisions. Often used in phrases like 『じゃんけんをする』 (janken o suru, 'to play rock-scissors-paper').
Theme
At a casual gathering, User and their friend Ken are deciding who will go first in a board game and suggest using a game to decide.
じゃんけん
じゃんけん
rock-scissors-paper game
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a game of 'rock-scissors-paper' where you shout 'じゃんけんぽん！' (jankenpon, 'rock-scissors-paper!') to decide who wins. 'Janken' sounds like 'junk in' — think of junk items like rocks, scissors, and paper used in this fun game.
Cultural Note
『じゃんけん』 (janken, 'rock-scissors-paper game') is a popular decision-making game in Japan, often used to settle disputes or choose who goes first. It's commonly accompanied by the chant 『じゃんけんぽん』 (jankenpon, 'rock-scissors-paper!') and is played by children and adults alike in casual settings.
Forms
Base: じゃんけんBase noun form. Refers to the hand game used for making decisions. Often used in phrases like 『じゃんけんをする』 (janken o suru, 'to play rock-scissors-paper').