Topic: Japanese Card Games
-these cards are in good hands
Word definitions
in good hands: in the care of someone good/reliable
fascination (n.): strong interest in something
the latter (n.): the second of two things mentioned (the first is the former)
phenomenon (n.): something extremely popular with many people
valued at: having an estimated worth of [amount of money]
roundabout (adj.): indirect, using a much longer route
suit (n.): a set of cards within a deck
ban (v.): officially or legally prohibit something
depict (v.): represent through drawing, painting or other art form
relatively (adv.): in relation/comparison to something else
classic (adj.): being popular or representative (usually for a long time)
trivia (n.): unimportant (but often interesting) facts or details about something
proverb (n.): a well-known set phrase that is meant to offer advice or wisdom
swat away (v.): hit something with one’s hand, making it quickly move away
tabletop RPG (n.): a group game played with dice, paper, and pens (not electronic)
trade (v.): sell, buy or exchange with something similar
join the fray: enter a competition, fight, or argument
established (adj.): well-defined and reliable
have a card (/an ace) up [one’s] sleeve: have a secret advantage or plan