Color the Danish Flag & Learn Japanese!
The flag of Denmark, known as the “Dannebrog,” is famous for being the oldest continuously used national flag in the world. This page offers a fun way to color the flag while picking up some useful Japanese language skills!
Learn Japanese Vocabulary
In Japan, we use three types of scripts: Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana. Let’s learn how to say “Denmark” and “Flag” in Japanese:
| English | Japanese (Katakana/Kanji) | Romaji (Reading) |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | デンマーク | Denmāku |
| Flag | 国旗 (こっき) | Kokki |
| Red | 赤 (あか) | Aka |
| White | 白 (しろ) | Shiro |
Cultural Insight: Flags in Japan
Did you know? In Japanese elementary schools, students often learn about world flags during “Undokai” (Sports Day). It is a common tradition to decorate the school grounds with “Man-kokki” (flags of all nations) to symbolize international friendship and a festive spirit. Coloring this Danish flag is a great way to experience a piece of Japanese educational culture!
How to use this page
- Download and print the high-quality PDF.
- Color the background “Aka” (Red) and leave the cross “Shiro” (White).
- Practice writing the Katakana characters for “Denmāku” next to your masterpiece!