accent
US /ˈækˌsɛnt/
UK /'æksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
A2Moreanime
US /ˈænəˌme/
UK /ˈænɪmeɪ/
- Noun
- A form of Japanese animation
C2Morecultural
US /ˈkʌltʃərəl/
UK /ˈkʌltʃərəl/
- Adjective
- Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
- Of arts, music, literature, theater
A2Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Morediffer
US /ˈdɪfɚ/
UK /'dɪfə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be different; to be not like others
- Disagree; be of a different opinion.
B1Moredistrict
US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
UK /'dɪstrɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a country, city, or town
- A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
A2Moreelectronic
US /ɪlɛkˈtrɑnɪk, ˌilɛk-/
UK /ɪˌlek'trɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Operating by use of electricity; digital
- Produced or performed using electronic instruments or devices.
A2Moreextreme
US /ɪkˈstrim/
UK /ɪk'stri:m/
- Adjective
- Very great in degree
- Farthest from a center
- Noun
- Effort that is thought more than is necessary
- The furthest point or limit of something.
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
get by with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage or cope with something, often with limited resources.
A1Moreget through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moreimpressive
US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
B1TOEICMorein the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
A1Morelike anything
US /laɪk ˈɛniθɪŋ/
UK /laɪk ˈeniθɪŋ/
- other
- Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
B2Moremaid
US /med/
UK /meɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Female servant in a house or hotel
B1Moreon time
US /ɑn taɪm/
UK /ɔn taim/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Arriving at or done by the required time
- Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
A1Moreopinion
US /əˈpɪnjən/
UK /əˈpɪnjən/
- Noun
- Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- A person's thoughts on a topic
A2TOEICMoreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepatience
US /ˈpeʃəns/
UK /ˈpeɪʃns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to wait without being annoyed
- Perseverance; the ability to continue doing something despite difficulties.
B2TOEICMorespot on
US
UK
- Adjective
- Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- Adverb
- Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
- Perfect; excellent.
B1Moretemperature
US /ˈtɛmpərəˌtʃʊr,-tʃɚ,ˈtɛmprə-/
UK /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When you your body heat is above normal
- How hot or cold something is, e.g. the weather
A2Morethrough with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
A1Moretradition
US /trəˈdɪʃən/
UK /trəˈdɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- Way of thinking or behaving used for a long time
B1TOEICMoretricky
US /ˈtrɪki/
UK /'trɪkɪ/
- Adjective
- Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- Likely to use tricks; dishonest or deceptive
A2Moreunusual
US /ʌnˈjuʒuəl/
UK /ʌnˈju:ʒuəl/
- Adjective
- Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- Remarkable or interesting because different from or better than others.
B1Morewestern countries
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
- Nations that share similar cultural values, including individualism, secularism, and a focus on human rights.
B1Morewise
US /waɪz/
UK /waɪz/
- Adjective
- Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
A2More
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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