AP Japanese Language & Culture — Cheatsheet
Formulas, exam-day tips, and key terms on one page.
How to get a 5
- In the text chat, respond quickly and concisely. You don't need long paragraphs, but you must answer the questions accurately.
- Familiarize yourself with typing in Japanese using a romaji keyboard and selecting the correct kanji conversions.
- Consistently use the appropriate polite form (Desu/Masu) or plain form depending on the prompt's instructions.
- Practice using transition words like 'また' (also) and 'だから' (therefore) to connect your sentences logically.
Key terms
環境 (かんきょう) — Environment
文化 (ぶんか) — Culture
影響 (えいきょう) — Influence / Effect
社会 (しゃかい) — Society
教育 (きょういく) — Education
伝統 (でんとう) — Tradition
経験 (けいけん) — Experience
問題 (もんだい) — Problem / Issue
例えば (たとえば) — For example
しかし — However
一方で (いっぽうで) — On the other hand
〜について — About / Concerning