Topic: Dagashi
-Tales from Japan’s corner shop
[Word definitions]
corner shop (n.): small shops (typically on street corners) selling snacks, magazines, and more
bodega (n.): similar to a corner/convenience store or a mini market
treat (n.): something enjoyable, often used for food
evoke (v.): cause a particular image, feeling, or memory to come to mind
emerge (v.): appear, come into existence
cultural phenomenon (n.): widely happening or trending in a society
indulgence (n.): enjoyment of things without worrying about their negative effects
flavour profile (n.): the main flavour impression something gives
part of the menu: part of what is needed/discussed (even when it’s not food)
crumbly (adj.): easily breaks into small pieces, like a cookie
savoury (adj.): with non-sweet flavour profile (salty, meaty, cheesy, fishy, etc.)
allowance (n.): a set amount of money for kids to use in a specific time period/event
excursion (n.): a short trip, often to a natural place
carry (for products): normally have the product in stock