New Word Deck 1 Flashcards
休日 (Kyūjitsu)
Holiday / Day Off
にわたって
throughout; over a period of ~
お盆 (Obon)
The Obon festival (お盆, also known as Bon festival) is an annual Japanese holiday that commemorates and remembers deceased ancestors. It is believed that their spirits return at this time to visit their relatives. Chochin (paper) lanterns are hung to guide the spirits and Obon dances (bon odori) are performed.
正月 (Shōgatsu)
Japanese New Year. Not to be confused with 五月 (Gogatsu)
命日 (Meinichi)
In Japan, a death anniversary is called meinichi (命日), kishin (忌辰), or kijitsu/kinichi (忌日). Monthly observances of a death are known as tsuki meinichi (月命日), while annual anniversaries are known as shōtsuki meinichi (祥月命日).
ほど
Degree; extent; bounds; upper limit
仮 (Kari)
Temporary; for the time being
中心 (Chūshin)
Center; centre; middle; heart; core; focus; pivot; emphasis; balance
優越 (Yutsu)
The Japanese word “優越” (yūetsu) means “superiority” or “excellence.” It is used to describe a state or condition of being better, superior, or more excellent in comparison to others. This term can be applied to various contexts, such as personal attributes, achievements, or the superiority of one thing over another.
大富豪 (Daifugō)
“Daifugō” (大富豪) is a Japanese card game, and the name can be translated to mean “Millionaire” or “Rich Man.” It is also sometimes known as “President” or “Asshole” in English, depending on the variant of the game.
物理 (Butsuri)
Physics
社交外 (Shakogai)
Antisocial; unsociable.
話型 (Hanagata)
Speech pattern; way of speaking. Can also mean “personality” in certain context
盛り合わせ (Moriawase)
The term “moriawase” (盛り合わせ) in Japanese refers to a presentation or arrangement of various items, often in a decorative or visually appealing manner. It is commonly used in the context of Japanese cuisine, especially in sushi restaurants.
旅費 (Ryohi)
travel expenses
