Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- at least: As a minimum
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- japanese style: Having characteristics typical of Japan, especially in design or aesthetics.
- clean off: To remove dirt, marks, or unwanted matter from a surface by wiping or washing.
- pull down: To destroy an old building; demolish
- hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- eating healthy: The practice of consuming foods that are beneficial for one's health and well-being.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- pretty much anything: Almost everything; nearly all things.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- got to: To arrive at some place
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- toilet: Room where you go to urinate or excrete; bathroom
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- close: Almost; near
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- bike: 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- bicycle: 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
- star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
- countryside: Natural open land away from towns
- aunt: Sister of your parent or the wife of your uncle
- slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- western: Movies often about cowboys in the American West
- style: The (tasteful) way something is designed or done
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
- inconvenience: Quality of being difficult or annoying to do
- foreigner: Person who is from a different place or country
- cucumber: Long green vegetable that is eaten raw in salads
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- rank: To rate or class things
- gooey: Soft and sticky
- squat: To illegally live on anothers property or land
- tutorial: A lesson given to a small group
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- despise: To have no respect whatsoever for a person/thing
- gag: To cover someone's mouth so they cannot speak
- communal: Shared or used in common by members of a group
- coworker: A person who you work with, especially someone with a similar job or level of responsibility
- lobster: Large hard-shelled sea crustacean, prized as food
- adore: To love very much; to give honor to
- bathing: To be covered completely in something, e.g. light
- outta: Slang written form of ‘Out of’
- pee: To urinate
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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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鄭祐晨 posted on 2015/10/03Ever felt a little lost navigating Japanese culture? This video dives into hilarious and relatable culture shock moments, from tackling squat toilets to understanding 'neba neba' foods and the nuances of 'Keigo' politeness. You'll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights that make daily life in Japan so much easier (and funnier!).
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