Hikikomori (引きこもり – Social Withdrawal)
Hikikomori 引きこもり People who withdraw into their homes or rooms and rarely go outside are called hikikomori (引きこもり) in Japanese.
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Moving to HiNative
Moving to HiNative HiNative への移動を検討 For more than six years, Lang-8 has stopped accepting registrations from new users. 6年以上前から、Lang-8 はユーザの新規登録を停止しています。
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Torikoshi Kurō (取り越し苦労 – Worrying about Nothing)
Torikoshi Kurō 取り越し苦労 I got the second vaccine of COVID-19 today. 私は今日、新型コロナウィルスの2回目のワクチン接種を終えました。 It is said that there are strong vaccine
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Anzuru yori Umu ga Yasushi (案ずるより産むが易し – Fear Often Exaggerates Danger)
Anzuru yori Umu ga Yasushi 案ずるより産むが易し Today, I will get a COVID-19 vaccine. 私は今日、コロナウィルスのワクチンを接種します。 I am nervous because of the
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Remote Disaster Drill (リモート防災訓練)
Remote Disaster Drill リモート防災訓練 Today, September 1st, is Bousai no Hi (防災の日 – Disaster Prevention Day). 今日、9月1日は防災の日です。 To deepen our
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International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day 国際女性デー Today, March 8 is International Women’s Day. 今日、3月8日は「国際女性デー」です。 The United Nations has designated March 8 as
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The Emperor’s Birthday (2019-)
The Emperor’s Birthday (2019-) 天皇誕生日（2019年～） Today, February 23, is a Japanese national holiday called “the Emperor’s Birthday.” 今日2月23日は天皇誕生日、祝日です。 The purpose
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Tomin no Hi (都民の日 – Tokyo Citizens Day)
Tomin no Hi 都民の日 October 1st was Tomin no Hi (都民の日). 10月1日は「都民の日」でした。 Since to (都) means “Tokyo,” min (民) means
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