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VOCABULARY

Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Aug 25, 2020
Japanese social conformity behind wearing of face masks amid pandemic
A Kyodo piece explores the language of peer pressure after a study shows that Japanese people tend to wear masks in order to fit in.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Aug 18, 2020
Talking about the weather is increasingly extreme
As the weather gets more extreme we will no doubt be talking about it a lot more. Get a start on your climate vocabulary so you can join the conversation.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Aug 18, 2020
Fears grow over heat exhaustion during summer classes amid pandemic
Schools have to worry about heatstroke and COVID-19 according to a Japanese article by Kyodo.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Aug 11, 2020
Finding the right words for a solemn occasion
As Japan marks some war anniversaries, certain vocabulary tend to pop up again and again.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Aug 11, 2020
Museums in Japan collect daily items to log pandemic history
A Kyodo article looks at efforts by Japanese museums to collect items that can be used to educate future generations about the pandemic.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Aug 4, 2020
78% of A-bomb survivors feel difficulty in conveying experience: poll
As survivors of the atomic bomb get older, it's hard for them to keep up their important educational activities.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Aug 4, 2020
Talking politics in Japanese as the U.S. election heats up
A lot of people are talking about the upcoming U.S. election, so it's time to brush up on your campaign vocabulary.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jul 28, 2020
Let's roll up our sleeves and get in the data
Once you know the vocabulary used in a Japanese survey, you'll be able to give your opinion on a range of issues.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Jul 28, 2020
National Ainu Museum opens in Hokkaido after COVID-19 delay
Kyodo introduces the first Ainu museum of its kind, which includes a park and memorial facilities.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jul 21, 2020
Japanese brewed with some tea-tinged idioms
Tea is such an important part of Japanese culture that it spills into the language on a regular basis.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Jul 21, 2020
Yuzuru Hanyu named Most Valuable Skater at first ISU Skating Awards
A Kyodo story looks at the success of figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Jul 14, 2020
Mandatory charging for plastic shopping bags starts in Japan
A Kyodo article looks at the new bag-charge rule that hopes to cut down on marine pollution.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jul 14, 2020
The word 'werewolf' gets new life during the COVID-19 pandemic
Every month, publishers Shogakukan make a list of words and meanings that aren't in the dictionary yet, but are being used more often.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jul 7, 2020
Playground love: Exploring the green among the gray
Some playgrounds are closed due to the pandemic, but outdoors activity is still what most doctors order.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Jul 7, 2020
Hitachi to launch an affiliate to boost happiness at work
Can you measure happiness on your smart watch? Hitachi is looking to try in a Kyodo article that explores tech vocabulary.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jun 30, 2020
The language of Black Lives Matter in Japanese
Young Japanese are taking an interest in the Black Lives Matter protests overseas and are trying to adapt the language of the movement in this country.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jun 30, 2020
Don't get panicked when learning how to use 'oro-oro'
The words 'oro-oro' and 'atafuta' are used in a panic, but the former is used when you're at a loss of what to do.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Jun 30, 2020
EU committee urges Japan to stop domestic parental child abduction
A Kyodo story looks at a dispute between Europe and Japan over the children of international marriages.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jun 23, 2020
Don't be 'giri-giri' when it comes to applying for your coronavirus cash
In order to get your pandemic-related cash payment from the government, you're going to have to know some key Japanese terms.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Jun 23, 2020
Only 10% of firms in Japan have addressed LGBT issues: survey
A Kyodo article looks at a survey that found only 10 percent of Japanese firms taking steps to assist LGBTQ employees.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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