Japanese Pattern Quiz
If you were a traditional Japanese pattern, which would you be?
You don't need to know anything about Japanese patterns. Just pick what you'd actually do in everyday situations, and find your pattern among 8 traditional designs long used on kimono, cloth and tableware — from hemp leaf and checkerboard to interlocking circles and ocean waves.
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3 axes
From your 18 answers we place you between two ends on each of 3 axes, on a scale of 0–100. The combination gives one of 8 patterns.
| Line | Straight ↔ Rounded |
|---|---|
| Links | Connect ↔ One by one |
| Direction | Set a destination ↔ Keep going |
All 8 patterns
None is better or worse than another — each has the moments where it shines. compatibility chart for the Japanese Pattern Quiz
Asanoha (Hemp Leaf)You join straight lines together and keep your eyes on where they're growing. Kikko (Tortoiseshell)You fit identical hexagons together without gaps, and keep holding a shape that doesn't crumble. Yagasuri (Arrow Feathers)You line up arrow feathers one by one, all facing the same way, and head forward without hesitating. Ichimatsu (Checkerboard)You lay out two colors in strict alternation and keep going, on and on, at the same steady pace. Karakusa (Arabesque Vines)Curling and twining your vines together, you reach toward where you want to grow. Shippo (Seven Treasures)You link the same circles in every direction, repeating their round shape on and on. Chidori (Plovers)One bird at a time, round and light, you fly over rough waves toward the shore ahead. Seigaiha (Blue Ocean Waves)You layer identical waves one row at a time, keeping a calm repetition going for a long time.
Which one are you?
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- Is it free?
- Yes. No sign-up or login needed.
- How long does it take?
- 18 questions, about 3 minutes. If you reload the page, you can pick up where you left off in the same tab.
- Are my answers sent anywhere?
- No. Scoring happens in your browser, and the options you pick never leave your device.
- What does it tell me?
- Which of the 8 patterns you are closest to, and the answers that decided it. It is just for fun — not a medical or psychological test.