Vocabulary
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- get by with: To manage or cope with something, often with limited resources.
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- on time
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- extreme: Very great in degree
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- live: To be alive
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- public: Owned by the government
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- welcome: Being what was wanted or needed
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- big: Popular
- electronic: Operating by use of electricity; digital
- wise: Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
- patience: Ability to wait without being annoyed
- tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
- unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- anime: A form of Japanese animation
- differ: To be different; to be not like others
- maid: Female servant in a house or hotel
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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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Biggest DIFFERENCE between JAPAN and YOUR COUNTRY? Let's ask foreigners in Japan
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Erina Kawagishi posted on 2016/08/05Ever wondered what surprises foreigners most about Japan? This fun street interview dives into cultural differences, from super clean public restrooms to navigating daily life, giving you a taste of real conversations! You'll pick up practical phrases and insights into Japanese culture that are perfect for everyday learning.
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