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Japanese Superstitions
-Quick! Hide your belly button!
Word definitions
abstract (adj.): existing as a thought or idea, but not having a physical/tangible existence
just in case (idiom): just to be safe or prepared
subconsciously (adv.): without realizing or being fully aware
dos and don’ts (idiom): rules about what should or should not be done
the former / the latter (n.): the first / second of two things mentioned
outnumber (v.): be of a higher number than…
auspicious (adj.): related to good fortune or success
symbolism (n.): the concept that things represent specific ideas or qualities
cling (v.): tightly stick/hold on to something/someone
hearse (n.): a funeral car
purification (n.): making something pure or clean (often spiritually)
odd / even (for numbers) (adj.): numbers like 1, 3, 5, 7… / numbers like 2, 4, 6, 8…
vertically (adv.): in an up-down direction
hiccup (n.): a sudden, repeated tightening around the chest (with a noise)
stem (n.): the main, long part of a plant
earlobe (n.): the soft, lower part of the ear
shed (v.): discard or remove something (often leaves, skin, fur, etc.)
faux pas (n.): a social taboo; something socially unacceptable
(be) on the safe side (idiom): avoid any risks (can be similar to ‘just in case’ above)
