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頑張れ (go for it)

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Toru Jan 26, 2016Jan 07, 2024 annoyed, banned words, cheer, complaint, do your best, generic phrase, good luck, hang in there, impressed, Japanese television stations, meanings, pressure, working hard, you can do it, 頑張れ (go for it)

A Banned Word

Few days ago, it was a hot topic that Japanese television stations put up the phrase “頑張れ (go for it)” Read More

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