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Eleven essential apps when in Japan

2020年6月5日

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Vocabulary: off-the-beaten-path /of th ee beet-n path/ [idiom] not known or popular with many people My adventurous friend asked me to go somewhere off-the-beaten-path. relish /REL-ish/ [verb] to like or enjoy something I don’t relish the idea of working from home despite the convenience it brings us. piece of cake /pees ov keyk/ [idiom] something that is very easy to do The assigned tasks were a piece of cake that I was able to finish in 1 hour. alert /uh-LURT/ [verb] to warn someone of a possibly dangerous situation The police were alerted by someone that there was an ongoing hostage taking on the 7th street. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] the…
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Five ways to keep your sanity while working from home

2020年6月1日

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Vocabulary: privilege /PRIV-uh-lij/ [noun] – a right or advantage that only a small number of people have Only the trusted employees were given the privilege of traveling to other countries with their families. surreal /suh-REE-uhl/ [adjective] – like a dream, strange Living in another country feels surreal, but it takes a lot of hard work and sacrifices. isolated /AHY-suh-ley-tid/ [adjective] – feeling unhappy because of not seeing or talking to other people She only feels more isolated now that she moved to a place far from her family. productivity /proh-duhk-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] –the rate at which a person, company, or country does useful work The team’s productivity decreased when their manager…
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Ways on how to make stress beneficial for your well-being

2020年5月29日

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Vocabulary: prone /prohn/ [adjective] likely to experience a particular problem more often than is usual People who are prone to aggression can be dangerous. minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz/ [verb] to reduce something to the least possible level or amount Minimize unnecessary bad thinking habits in order to obtain positive effects. refrain /ri-FREYN/ [verb] to avoid doing or stop yourself from doing something Refrain from using smartphones every night to avoid sleepless nights. associate /uh-SOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] to connect someone or something in your mind She associates herself with people who can inspire her. perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] a particular way of viewing things that depends on one’s experience and personality You have to gain…
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All you need to know about Japanese tea

2020年5月25日

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Vocabulary: uniqueness /yoo-NEEK-ness/ [nounj] the quality of being unique My sister was awarded by the school because of her friendliness and uniqueness. mistaken /mi-STEY-kuhn/ [adjective] wrong in what you believe, or based on a belief that is wrong My brother and I are usually mistaken as a couple by a lot of people. hue /yoo/ [noun] (a degree of lightness, darkness, strength, etc. of) a color: The rich maroon hue was mixed with black. fragrance /FREY-gruh ns/ [noun] a sweet or pleasant smell: It always makes me smile whenever I smell the fragrance of roses. fascinating /FAS-uh-ney-ting/ [adjective] extremely interesting The advertisement was fascinating, it made me want to buy the…
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Innerwear company to give nylon masks to children

2020年5月22日

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Vocabulary: reusable /re-YOO-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] able to be used more than once The company will produce more reusable cups in an effort to save our environment. nylon /NAHY-lon/ [noun] an artificial substance used especially to make clothes, ropes, and brushes The carpets in my friend’s house are made in nylon and wool. shield /sheeld/ [verb] to protect someone or something Firefighters use protective gears to shield themselves from fire. official /uh-FISH-uhl/ [noun] a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization The company officials responded promptly to our request. commotion /kuh-MOH-shuhn/ [noun] a sudden, short period of noise, confusion, or excited movement There was a sudden commotion when the…
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LEGO Super Mario to hit markets this 2020

2020年5月18日

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© Photo by Lego/Nintendo Vocabulary: collaborate /kuh-LAB-uh-reyt/ [verb] to work with someone else for a special purpose The lead dancer left her crew and now collaborates with the underdog team to win the dance competition. dub /duhb/ [verb] to give something or someone a particular name The media dubbed her as Asia’s Beyonce because of her Beyonce-like moves during her concert. circulate /SUR-kyuh-leyt/ [verb] to move around or through How can you stop these issues that circulate all over social networking sites? anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] to imagine or expect that something will happen The old lady anticipates the arrival of her lover in the metro station for quite a long…
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Akita: A place of knowledge and beauty

2020年5月15日

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© Photo by Japan Inside Vocabulary: attribute /A-truh-byoot/ [noun] a quality or feature of a person or thing, esp. one that is an important part of its nature The contestants possess the attributes we look for in a winner. embody /em-BOD-ee/ [verb] to represent a quality or an idea exactly Ana’s paintings embody the ancient times of her city. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] easy to recognize because it is different from other things Her fame rose because she has a distinctive style in playing the piano. assembly /uh-SEM-blee/ [noun] a group of people, esp. one gathered together regularly for a particular purpose An assembly of armed men was found circling around…
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JR-EAST’s Joban Line reopens nine years after 2011 disaster

2020年5月11日

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Vocabulary: stretch /strech/ [noun] a continuous area of land or water This particular stretch of land in the province of Mindoro is popular among tourists. radiation /rey-dee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] a form of energy that comes from a nuclear reaction and that can be very dangerous to health Exposure to high levels of radiation can cause a detrimental effect on someone’s health. suspend /suh-SPEND/ [verb] to stop or delay something either temporarily or permanently The classes were suspended due to the super typhoon. catastrophe /kuh-tas-TRUH-fee/ [noun] a sudden event that causes great trouble or damage Environmental catastrophes can cause massive destruction to people. revitalization /ree-VAHY-tahy-lahy-zey-shun/ [noun] the process of making something grow,…
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Musicians hold free shows online to beat COVID-19

2020年5月8日

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Vocabulary: opt /opt/ [verb] to make a choice Heeding his doctor’s advice and a handful of prescribed medication, Levi opted to drink orange juice rather than beer. halt /hawlt/ [verb] to stop something, or to bring something to a stop The blackout halted the party’s preparations. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] in the middle of or surrounded by They finished the project amid the huge number of meetings and deadlines. precautionary /pri-KAW-shuh-ner-ee/ [adjective] intended to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous from happening A checkpoint is one of the city’s precautionary measures for the residents’ safety. stream /streem/ [verb] to send sound or video on a computer, mobile phone, internet, etc. Nina often…
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Want to stay healthy? Then stop touching your face!

2020年5月8日

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Vocabulary: epidemiology /ep-i-dee-mee-OL-uh-jee/ [noun] the scientific study of diseases and how they are found, spread, and controlled in groups of people John is an epidemiology specialist, so he’s been called up for an interview on the new virus. mucous membrane /MYOO-kuh s MEM-breyn/ [noun] the thin skin that covers the inside surface of parts of the body such as the nose and mouth and produces mucus to protect them Health officials have told us not to touch our mucous membranes to prevent any diseases. porous /PAWR-uhs/ [adjective] allowing liquid or air to pass through We have to wear porous clothes because this place is getting hot. rhinovirus /rahy-noh-VAHY-ruh s/ [noun] any of…
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