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Why Blue in Japan Looks Like Green to Americans
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Miho Ishii posted on 2021/01/25Ever wondered why Japanese people might call a green traffic light 'blue'? This fun video dives into the fascinating world of color naming and how language shapes our perception, giving you a cultural deep dive and some advanced vocabulary along the way!
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A period during which a product or service is offered at no cost, allowing customers to test it before committing to a purchase.
- Adjective
- Describing a product or service offered for free for a limited time as a promotional incentive.
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- The thing or things that we need, have, or do.
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- The actions or activities that we undertake.
- Used to emphasize a statement about our beliefs or actions.
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- To give an account in words of someone or something, including all the important details.
- To give the characteristics or qualities of someone or something.
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