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Survival 余震

The Shaking Stops. The Word Every Announcement Says Next Isn't 地震.

yoshin · aftershock

Listening Recognition #japanesewords

They Just Lost. Now They Are on Their Knees Filling Their Bags With Dirt. Intermediate

They Just Lost. Now They Are on Their Knees Filling Their Bags With Dirt.

isshoukenmei · with everything you have

cultural-explainer #japanesewords

At Japan's Summer Fireworks, the Whole Crowd Shouts One Word. It Also Means 'Clean'. Survival

At Japan's Summer Fireworks, the Whole Crowd Shouts One Word. It Also Means 'Clean'.

kirei · beautiful / pretty (also: clean)

word-of-the-day #japanesewords

The Color That Tells You Hot or Cold on a Japanese Vending Machine Intermediate

The Color That Tells You Hot or Cold on a Japanese Vending Machine

tsumetai / atatakai · cold / warm

Cultural Wedge #japanesewords

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