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Apron
An Apron is a cover worn during cooking and cleaning to avoid the clothes underneath getting messy. The "Hadaka Apron" (Naked Apron) is popular in Japan. |
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Backpack
A packback is a bag carried on ones back and used to hold an undetermined number of objects. |
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Bed
People sleep in these. |
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Beer
A alcoholic beverage found on every continent on the planet. |
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BFS
Abbreviation of Big Freakin' Sword (and it's less polite wording). Insanely big and heavy swords which sometimes weigh more than the character himself/herself. Generally they're also magical. |
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Bicycle
Used for transportation. |
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Bikini
Bikinis are typically two-piece swimsuits for women, available in many different styles and colors. It's like waterproof underwear. |
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Book
Books are bound pages filled with writings that are intended to read. They can be instructional or fictional. |
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Bullet Train
The bullet train (or Shinkansen as it is called in Japanese) is Japan's high-speed train that was first introduced in 1964. The Shinkansen has proven to be an efficient and safe means of transportation. |
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Bus
Used for transporting a lot of people. |
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Cake
A sugary baked desert that comes with frosting and typically some kind of topping. It is circular to make it easier to be cut into slices but can also be rectangular or square. |
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Camera
Object used to take photographs |
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Candle
A candle is one of the alternatives used to light up a dark area. |
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Car
A Car is a four-wheeled transportation vehicle that runs on an internal combustion engine. |
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Cell Phone
A Cell Phone is a portable, hand held phone. Modern cell phones also have the ability to send text messages, take pictures, record video, and surf the internet. |
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Cigarettes
Cigarettes are rolled and tobacco in paper with the intention of smoking. Contains high levels of addictive nicotine and tar. Linked as a cause of lung cancer. |
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Clock
A Clock is a constructed device used for telling time. They can be either mechanical or electrically powered, and intended to be stationary. |
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Computer
A Computer is an electronic device that is used for maintaining and calculating data. Also used for research, internet, and other hobbies. |
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Curry Rice
Curry Rice is quite possibly one of the most popular dishes in Japan. The curry is created using meat, vegetables, a sauce, and spices. Introduced to Japan around the late 1800's to early 1900's |
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Facial Hair
Hair that grows on the face. |
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Fireworks
Fireworks are specially crafted explosive charges that are designed to be launched into the air and detonate in plums of colored lights. Often used during festivals and other celebrations. |
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Futon
A Futon is a fold-able mattress that can be stored away when not in use. Popular in Japan. |
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Glasses
Some characters wear 'em. Normally used for improving lacking eyesight. |
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Gun
For many hero's and villains, it does the talking. Few can outrun a bullet. |
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Headband
A Headband is a piece of cloth that is strapped around the forehead. Intended to prevent sweat from getting into the eyes during heavy labor or exercise. |
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Headphones
Devices that help you listen to music. They can be anything from small and convenient to large and stylish. |
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Katana
A Katana is a kind of Japanese style of sword with a curved single-edged blade. Best known for speed, light weight, and cutting ability. Highly popular in many styles of manga and anime. |
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Kimono
A Kimono is a traditional piece of Japanese clothing that is worn by women, men, and children alike. They are normally long robes with long and wide sleeves. |
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Loincloth
An old fashioned type of Japanese underwear that used to be worn typically by men. |
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Lunch Box
Lunch boxes are traditional in Japan for taking to school and work, sometimes they are given as a sign of admiration for someone. |
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Magazine
A magazine is a skinny book that is filled with countless information. |
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Meat
Meat is a favorite food of the shonen manga and anime heroes. |
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Octopus Balls
Octopus Balls are known in Japan as "takoyaki". A popular kind of vendor food that are a baked or fried, round dumplings made of diced octopus. |
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Pajamas
A type of sleepwear that tend to be loose and soft for comfort. |
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Paper Crane
A Paper Crane is a folded piece of paper in order to give it the appearance of a crane through the practice of origami. Legends say folding 1,000 will grant any wish. |
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Parasol
A Parasol is similar to a traditional umbrella. Used to protect against rain and sunlight. |
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Photograph
A photo of someone or something. |
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Pigtails
Pigtails are a hair style in which (typically women) wear their hair parted down the middle with two ponytails coming off the back of their head. Pigtails are very prevalent in Anime/Manga |
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Ramen
Ramen is a popular noodle dish throughout Asia. It originated in China, but introduced into Japan. Served in a broth made from fish or meat. |
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Rice
Rice is a staple of the diet through out Asia. They are firm grains that are softened when boiled and one of the most complex carbohydrates. |
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Robes
Robes are like cloaks that wrap around the body but it has sleeves. |
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Rope
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Roses
Roses are a flower that are popular gifts for romantic occasions. They come in a variety of different colors. Most popular of which is red. |
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Scars
Permanent marks left on the body after a deep cut or wound. Mostly given to characters with a history of violence. |
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School Uniform
The character is wearing school uniform. Most probably he/she's a student. |
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Snow
Snow is the result of frozen rain the crystallizes in the atmosphere and falls to earth and slot flurries. |
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Stockings
Stockings are long-styled socks that cover past the knees and up as high as mid-thigh. They are a popular theme on many manga/anime females. Not to be confused with pantyhose. |
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Suit
An outfit that looks good on almost every guy. |
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Sushi
A Japanese delicacy consisting of cooked vinegared rice which is commonly topped with other ingredients, such as fish or other seafood. It is sometimes rolled in to a roll or open. Sushi is one of the most common foods in the world. |
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Sword
A bladed weapon with a hilt usefull for thrusting or slashing. Extremely common in fantasy stories. |