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Japan bans baby names like Pikachu and Kitty: BBC Learning English from the News
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Minjane posted on 2025/12/27Ever wondered why Japan banned names like Pikachu and Kitty? This BBC Learning English explainer dives into the fascinating world of Japanese baby names, Kanji readings, and the "Kira Kira" naming controversy. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding of naming traditions!
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US /ˈlɪtərəli/
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- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
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UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
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US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- How a word is said; how a word sounds
- The manner in which someone utters a word.
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US /riˈkæp/
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- Noun
- Brief description of something that had been said
- Transitive Verb
- To describe or summarize the main points
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