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Cherry Blossom Viewing over the Centuries: Cherry Blossoms in Japanese Culture
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神谷菜々子 posted on 2022/09/01Ever wondered about the deep cultural roots of cherry blossom viewing in Japan? This video dives into the fascinating history of 'Hanami,' exploring its symbolism from ancient poetry parties to iconic Ukiyo-e art, and you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way!
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US /ˈpɪriəd/
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UK /ˈpɪəriəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set amount of time during which events take place
- A way to emphasize what you will say
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UK /ɪm'breɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of holding someone closely
- An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
- Transitive Verb
- To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
- To accept something enthusiastically.
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A strong desire for something
- Strong pressure on someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To drive something forward
- To ask or encourage someone to do something
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US /ˌdɛstəˈneʃən/
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UK /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/
- Noun
- The place you are traveling to
- A place regarded as worth visiting or traveling to.
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