This week's topic is: Furoshiki
-Not cut from the same cloth
[Word definitions]
fragile (adj.): can break easily
bulky (adj): large, taking up a lot of space
simply put, …: to say it in a simple way, …
synthetic fabric (n.): material made using chemical fibers (as opposed to wool or cotton)
glossy (adj): having a smooth and shiny surface
matte (adj.): not shiny (opposite of glossy)
crimped (adj.): with many small folds (crimped fabric is also called ‘crepe’)
aristocrat (n.): member of the high classes of society
family crest (n.): symbol representing a family
tasteful (adj.): having a good sense of style
lacquered (adj.): having a special glossy coating made from tree sap
rectangular (adj.): having a shape like an elongated square ( )
opt to (v.): choose to do something