CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Japanese

FOR CBSE CLASS 12 EXAM PREPARATION

CBSE Class 12
2026
Question Paper ·
Japanese
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT

CBSE Class 12 2026 Question Paper Japanese

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Series : RQ3SP SET~4
Q.P. Code 37
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code

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Roll No.

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on the title page of the answer-book.

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*376M14*
JAPANESE
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
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NOTE :
(I) Please check that this question paper contains 11 printed pages.

(II) Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title
page of the answer-book by the candidate.

(III) Please check that this question paper contains 12 questions.

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(IV) Please write down the Serial Number of the question in the answer-book at the

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at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 aa.m., the candidates will
minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The

read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during
this period.

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General Instructions :

(i) This question paper is divided into two Parts.

(ii) Part A : Objective Type (Grammar and Kanji) – Q. no. 1 to Q. no. 5 : 40 marks.

(iii) Part B : Descriptive Type (Creative Writing and Unseen Passage) Q. no. 6 to
Q. no. 12 : 40 marks.

Attempt questions as per specific instructions.

Write question no. in answer book before attempting it.

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PART A
(KANJI) (20)

1. Choose the correct Hiragana reading of the underlined Kanji from A, B, C,

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and D. You may write only the answer in the Answer sheet. Do any 10. 101=10

. e m
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la se ag
ag

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s em
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m
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c. o s em
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2. Choose the correct Kanji of the underlined Hiragana from A, B, C and D.
You may write only the answer in the Answer sheet. Do any 10. 101=10

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(GRAMMAR) (20)
3. Choose the correct particles from A, B, C and D to complete the
following sentences. You may write only the answer in the Answer
sheet. Do any 10. 101=10
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m la
la se ag
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m
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c. o s em
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4. Choose the appropriate word from the box given below to complete the
following sentences. One word can be used only once. You may write only
the answer in the Answer sheet. Do any 5. 51=5

5. Choose the correct word from the box given below and complete the
following sentences. One word can be used only once. Do any 5. You may
write only the answer in the Answer sheet. 51=5

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PART B
(COMPREHENSION AND WRITING) (40)
6. Read the following words and choose the odd word out from each of the
lists. You may write only the answer in the Answer sheet. Do any 5. 51=5
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7. Match Column A with Column B to frame meaningful sentences. You may
write only the answer in the answer sheet.
. 61=6

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c. o s em
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8. Read the following paragraph and fill the appropriate word from the box.

You may write only the answers in the Answer sheet. One word can be
used only once. 41=4

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9. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow. You
may write only the answer in the Answer sheet.

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 Answer the following. Do any 5. 51=5

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c. o s em
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 Mark True/False as per the information given in the above paragraph.

Do any 5. You may write only the answer in the Answer Sheet. 51=5

10. Write a paragraph of about 300 – 400 word on Use as

many Kanji as possible. 51=5

OR

Write the recipe of your favorite Japanese/Indian dish. Also tell the

ingredients and their quantity required for the same in Japanese. 51=5

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11. Join the sentences by using form. Do any 5. 51=5

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12. Translate the following sentences, written by an Indian student, who is

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studying in a Japanese high school, into Japanese. Do any 5. 51=5

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I. My name is Aarav and I am from India. Now, I am studying in a
Japanese high school.

II. Our school starts at 8:00 in the morning, which is the same as in
India.

III. We have six classes every day, such as Maths, Science and English
etc.

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IV. After class, I go to the kendo club. It is difficult, but I am

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agin spring we have
We clean our classes every day. It is a new experience

VI. In autumn, there is a big cultural festival and
sports day.

VII. I think these events are very enjoyable, and my Japanese school life
is interesting.

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