absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Moreadorable
US /əˈdɔrəbəl,əˈdor-/
UK /əˈdɔ:rəbl/
- Adjective
- Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
B2Morealso known as
US
UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Morebamboo
US /bæmˈbu/
UK /ˌbæmˈbu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long light Asian plant with strong, empty stems
B2Moreblossom
US /ˈblɑ:səm/
UK /ˈblɒsəm/
- Noun
- Flower from a tree, often one appearing in spring
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a plant) to produce flowers, e.g. in spring
- To grow into a state of beauty and maturity
B2Morebring back
US /brɪŋ bæk/
UK /briŋ bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause to remember
- To return something
A1Morebuddhist
US /'bʊdɪst/
UK /'bʊdɪst/
- Noun
- Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha
C2Morecapital
US /ˈkæpɪtl/
UK /'kæpɪtl/
- Noun
- Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- Official main city of a country, province or state
- Adjective
- Main, or major
- (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
A2Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecherry
US /ˈtʃɛri/
UK /ˈtʃeri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
- A tree that produces cherries.
- Adjective
- Bright red color
B1Morecity center
US /ˈsɪti ˈsɛntɚ/
UK /ˈsiti ˈsentə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- Phrase
- The main part of a city where the main commercial and administrative activities take place.
come back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moreconvert
US /kənˈvɚt/
UK /kən'vɜ:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
- To change form, character, or function to another
- Countable Noun
- Person switching from one belief system to another
A2Morecool down
US /kul daʊn/
UK /ku:l daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
- To become calm and relaxed after being angry or excited.
- Intransitive Verb
- To perform light exercises after a more intense workout to gradually decrease heart rate and breathing.
A2Morecurry
US /ˈkə:ri, ˈkʌri/
UK /'kʌrɪ/
- Noun
- Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
B1Moredelicious
US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
B1TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreentrance
US /ˈentrəns/
UK /ˈentrəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A place where you enter a house or other building
- Act of joining a party in a showy manner
B1TOEICMoreestablish
US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To set or create something to last for a long time
- To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity
A2TOEICMoreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMoreextremely
US /ɪk'strimlɪ/
UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- Remarkably; unusually.
B1Morefeatured on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
B2Moregeisha
US /ˈɡeʃə, ˈɡi-/
UK /'ɡeɪʃə/
- Noun
- Japanese female entertainer, dancer and singer
C2Moregrove
US /groʊv/
UK /grəʊv/
- Countable Noun
- Small group of trees giving pleasant shade
B2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheritage
US /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/
UK /'herɪtɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
B1Morehike
US /haɪk/
UK /haɪk/
- Noun
- Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- A long walk in mountains, etc. for exercise
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a large and unexpected increase in a price
- To take a long walk in mountains etc. for exercise
B1Morehike up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase something, often prices or taxes.
- To pull something up, like clothing.
A1Moreiconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Morein advance
US /ɪn ædˈvæns/
UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Ahead of time; before something happens
- Noun
- A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
A2Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Morejourney
US /ˈdʒɚni/
UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/
- Noun
- Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel through a place
A2TOEICMorekimono
US /kəˈmonə, -no/
UK /kɪ'məʊnəʊ/
- Noun
- Long Japanese robe for women
B2Moremount
US /maʊnt/
UK /maʊnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach something to something else
- To set a picture, jewel etc. in
- Noun
- An attachment used to keep something in place
- Horse that someone is riding
B2Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepagoda
US /pəˈɡodə/
UK /pəˈgəʊdə/
- Countable Noun
- Asian pyramidal temple with a curving roof
- Noun
- A style of building characterized by tiered stories and upward-curving eaves, originating in East Asia.
C2Morepass by
US /pæs baɪ/
UK /pɑ:s bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go past someone or something.
- To elapse; for time to go by.
C2Morepass through
US /pæs θru/
UK /pɑ:s θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
A2Morephoenix
US /ˈfinɪks/
UK /ˈfi:nɪks/
- Noun
- Mythical bird that was burned but rose from ashes
- A symbol of immortality or rebirth.
- Proper Noun
- A small constellation in the southern sky.
- The capital and largest city of the state of Arizona.
C1Morepure
US /pjʊr/
UK /pjʊə(r)/
- Adjective
- Not mixed with anything else
- Being morally good
A2Morequality
US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMorereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMorerecommend
US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
UK /ˌrekə'mend/
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or suggest that someone do something
- To endorse or support something publicly.
A2TOEICMorescatter
US /ˈskætɚ/
UK /'skætə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To throw or move into various different directions
- Transitive Verb
- To place or leave things in various places
B2Moreshrine
US /ʃraɪn/
UK /ʃraɪn/
- Noun
- Religious place that honors a person or saint
B2Moresouvenir
US /ˌsu:vəˈnɪr/
UK /ˌsu:vəˈnɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Something bought to remember a place
B2Morestock
US /stɑk/
UK /stɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
- Uncountable Noun
- Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
B2TOEICMorestock up
US /stɑk ʌp/
UK /stɔk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accumulate a supply of something.
A1Morestop by
US /stɑp baɪ/
UK /stɔp bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone or some place for a short time
A1Morestroll
US /strol/
UK /strəʊl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
B2Morestunning
US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
- To incapacitate using a special gun
B2Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoretemple
US /ˈtɛmpəl/
UK /'templ/
- Noun
- A flat area on the side of the forehead
- Place for worship in many religions
B1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Moretry out
US /traɪ aʊt/
UK /trai aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to win a place on a team in a group
- To test briefly to determine how well it works
A1Moreunique
US /juˈnik/
UK /jʊ'ni:k/
- Adjective
- Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- Remarkably special or unusual.
A2TOEICMorevariety
US /vəˈraɪɪti/
UK /və'raɪətɪ/
- Noun
- Particular type of thing or person
- The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
A2TOEICMorevilla
US /ˈvɪlə/
UK /'vɪlə/
- Countable Noun
- A large house in the country, often for pleasure
B2Morevolcano
US /vɑ:lˈkeɪnoʊ/
UK /vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mountain through which hot liquid earth can erupt
B1Morewalk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
A2Morewalk through
US /wɔk θru/
UK /wɔ:k θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show someone carefully how to do something
A1Morewind up
US //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//
UK //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//
- Phrasal Verb
- To be brought to a state of great tension
- To close or finalize something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive or end up in a particular state, situation, or place, especially unintentionally.
- To bring something to an end; to conclude or finish something.
A1Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2Moreyen
US /jɛn/
UK /jen/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Currency used in Japan
B1More
Vocabulary
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- have to: Must do
- stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- stock up: To accumulate a supply of something.
- hike up: To increase something, often prices or taxes.
- pass by: To go past someone or something.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- featured on: To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- cool down: To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- adorable: Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- stroll: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
- convert: To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- century: Period of 100 years
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- pure: Not mixed with anything else
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- souvenir: Something bought to remember a place
- shrine: Religious place that honors a person or saint
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- scatter: To throw or move into various different directions
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
- mount: To attach something to something else
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- found: To become aware of something that is happening
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- blossom: Flower from a tree, often one appearing in spring
- volcano: Mountain through which hot liquid earth can erupt
- famous: Excellent
- buddhist: Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- bamboo: Long light Asian plant with strong, empty stems
- temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
- phoenix: Mythical bird that was burned but rose from ashes
- grove: Small group of trees giving pleasant shade
- cherry: Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
- curry: Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
- geisha: Japanese female entertainer, dancer and singer
- pagoda: Asian pyramidal temple with a curving roof
- kimono: Long Japanese robe for women
- yen: Currency used in Japan
- villa: A large house in the country, often for pleasure
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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⛩️ 10 things you MUST DO in KYOTO 🇯🇵 | Japan Travel Guide
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/09/27Dreaming of Japan? ⛩️ This video is your ultimate guide to Kyoto, packed with must-see spots like the Fushimi Inari Shrine and the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove! You'll pick up practical travel phrases and learn fascinating cultural insights, making your trip planning a breeze.
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