Английский:
<id256813#54#>Throughout history, "currency" has applied to a wide variety of items: rocks, shells, grain, livestock, feathers, salt, dried fish, wood, bamboo, and even whale teeth.<#>

<id256813#54#>Throughout history, "currency" has applied to a wide variety of items: rocks, shells, grain, livestock, feathers, salt, dried fish, wood, bamboo, and even whale teeth.<#>

Английский:
<id256815#54#>This rainy season is called "tsuyu" in Japan, written with the Chinese characters for plum and rain—possibly due to how the rain constantly falls as the plums ripen.<#>

<id256815#54#>This rainy season is called "tsuyu" in Japan, written with the Chinese characters for plum and rain—possibly due to how the rain constantly falls as the plums ripen.<#>

Английский:
<id256816#54#>This term applies to any medicine that dulls the senses, but is more often used as a generic term for both legal and illegal drugs being misused.<#>

<id256816#54#>This term applies to any medicine that dulls the senses, but is more often used as a generic term for both legal and illegal drugs being misused.<#>

Английский:
<id256817#54#>Morphine, a common narcotic used as a painkiller in many medical facilities, is named after "Morpheus," the Greek god of sleep.<#>

<id256817#54#>Morphine, a common narcotic used as a painkiller in many medical facilities, is named after "Morpheus," the Greek god of sleep.<#>

Английский:
<id256818#54#>The most popular of vacations for both school and business take place in the summer. The length of time off depends on the prefecture.<#>

<id256818#54#>The most popular of vacations for both school and business take place in the summer. The length of time off depends on the prefecture.<#>

Английский:
<id256820#54#>These are exams held at the end of the semester to determine how proficient the students have become in each subject.<#>

<id256820#54#>These are exams held at the end of the semester to determine how proficient the students have become in each subject.<#>

Английский:
<id256821#54#>O and "X" are symbols often used when grading finals, but their meanings in Japan differ from those in other countries. "O" doesn't always mean the answer is right!<#>

<id256821#54#>O and "X" are symbols often used when grading finals, but their meanings in Japan differ from those in other countries. "O" doesn't always mean the answer is right!<#>

Английский:
<id256822#54#>This outdoor spectacle has been popular for centuries. Vessels are filled with various chemical compounds to generate color, smoke, and sound upon detonation.<#>

<id256822#54#>This outdoor spectacle has been popular for centuries. Vessels are filled with various chemical compounds to generate color, smoke, and sound upon detonation.<#>

Английский:
<id256825#54#>When the high is over 25 degrees Celcius, it's "natsubi (summer)," when over 30, "manatsubi (midsummer)," and when over 35, "moushobi (extremely hot)."<#>

<id256825#54#>When the high is over 25 degrees Celcius, it's "natsubi (summer)," when over 30, "manatsubi (midsummer)," and when over 35, "moushobi (extremely hot)."<#>

Английский:
<id256826#54#>A common test of courage is the entering of scary or intimidating places. In Japan, these locations often tend to be unlit graveyards and temples.<#>

<id256826#54#>A common test of courage is the entering of scary or intimidating places. In Japan, these locations often tend to be unlit graveyards and temples.<#>

Английский:
<id256827#54#>The traditional courage-testing parlor game "100 Supernatural Tales" grew popular amongst samurai as a means of sharpening their nerve.<#>

<id256827#54#>The traditional courage-testing parlor game "100 Supernatural Tales" grew popular amongst samurai as a means of sharpening their nerve.<#>

Английский:
<id256828#54#>This is an inflammation of the skin caused by UV rays in sunlight, resulting in a temporary change in skin pigmentation.<#>

<id256828#54#>This is an inflammation of the skin caused by UV rays in sunlight, resulting in a temporary change in skin pigmentation.<#>

Английский:
<id256829#54#>UV rays reflect off of many surfaces, including water, sand, and snow. This can result in sunburns even while snowboarding or skiing.<#>

<id256829#54#>UV rays reflect off of many surfaces, including water, sand, and snow. This can result in sunburns even while snowboarding or skiing.<#>

Английский:
<id256831#54#>Until the concept of "heatstroke" entered public awareness, many who died of the affliction were misclassified as having died from unnatural causes.<#>

<id256831#54#>Until the concept of "heatstroke" entered public awareness, many who died of the affliction were misclassified as having died from unnatural causes.<#>

Английский:
<id256833#54#>Hackers out to do good are sometimes referred to as "white hats," while hackers who engage in malicious activity are instead called "black hats."<#>

<id256833#54#>Hackers out to do good are sometimes referred to as "white hats," while hackers who engage in malicious activity are instead called "black hats."<#>

Английский:
<id256834#54#>Refers to a tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 118 km/h located within the Northwestern Pacific Ocean area.<#>

<id256834#54#>Refers to a tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 118 km/h located within the Northwestern Pacific Ocean area.<#>

Английский:
<id256835#54#>Japan's official tropical cyclone intensity scale features three categories for these storms: Typhoons, Very Strong Typhoons, and Violent Typhoons.<#>

<id256835#54#>Japan's official tropical cyclone intensity scale features three categories for these storms: Typhoons, Very Strong Typhoons, and Violent Typhoons.<#>

Английский:
<id256836#54#>Tsukimi is a traditional festival for viewing the moon in the fall. There are even special terms for watching the moon during rainfall or in the new phase.<#>

<id256836#54#>Tsukimi is a traditional festival for viewing the moon in the fall. There are even special terms for watching the moon during rainfall or in the new phase.<#>

Английский:
<id256837#54#>When preparing Tsukimi dango, the proper number to stack depends on the date. If attending Tsukimi on the 15th, stack fifteen dango. If on the 12th, stack a dozen.<#>

<id256837#54#>When preparing Tsukimi dango, the proper number to stack depends on the date. If attending Tsukimi on the 15th, stack fifteen dango. If on the 12th, stack a dozen.<#>

Английский:
<id256838#54#>Establishing order in a list of multiple entries is easy with ranking, no matter the length of the list. By quantifying a relevant factor, the task is simplified.<#>

<id256838#54#>Establishing order in a list of multiple entries is easy with ranking, no matter the length of the list. By quantifying a relevant factor, the task is simplified.<#>

Английский:
<id256839#54#>Voting on a complex issue can be complicated, so a method called the "Borda count" is sometimes used where voters rank their selections, which are tallied.<#>

<id256839#54#>Voting on a complex issue can be complicated, so a method called the "Borda count" is sometimes used where voters rank their selections, which are tallied.<#>

Английский:
<id256840#54#>This color appears in a number of expressions and metaphors with negative connotations, such as "blacklist," "black market," and "black sheep."<#>

<id256840#54#>This color appears in a number of expressions and metaphors with negative connotations, such as "blacklist," "black market," and "black sheep."<#>

Английский:
<id256841#54#>Numerous country's flags also feature black, but there are many meanings behind the color, including battles, defeat of one's enemy, and even the past in general.<#>

<id256841#54#>Numerous country's flags also feature black, but there are many meanings behind the color, including battles, defeat of one's enemy, and even the past in general.<#>

Английский:
<id256842#54#>A holiday held on October 31st with conflicting origin stories, such as a harvest festival for the ancient Celts and a Christian holiday for honoring the saints.<#>

<id256842#54#>A holiday held on October 31st with conflicting origin stories, such as a harvest festival for the ancient Celts and a Christian holiday for honoring the saints.<#>

Английский:
<id256843#54#>The term jack-o'-lantern also has a range of attributed sources, but it's generally agreed that jack-o'-lantern carving for the spooky holiday originated in Ireland.<#>

<id256843#54#>The term jack-o'-lantern also has a range of attributed sources, but it's generally agreed that jack-o'-lantern carving for the spooky holiday originated in Ireland.<#>

Английский:
<id256844#54#>These simple shops are often created for school events by the students. All sorts of food and other products can be found in stalls.<#>

<id256844#54#>These simple shops are often created for school events by the students. All sorts of food and other products can be found in stalls.<#>

Английский:
<id256845#54#>Stall staff must meet certain conditions to be permitted to set up shop, such as sending reports to the health office and maintaining proper safety standards.<#>

<id256845#54#>Stall staff must meet certain conditions to be permitted to set up shop, such as sending reports to the health office and maintaining proper safety standards.<#>

Английский:
<id256846#54#>Money awarded to someone who fulfills requirements set by the information collector. Usually given to whoever provides useful info regarding a case.<#>

<id256846#54#>Money awarded to someone who fulfills requirements set by the information collector. Usually given to whoever provides useful info regarding a case.<#>

Английский:
<id256847#54#>In cases of multiple informants, the distribution from Japan's Special Investigative Incentive System depends on the helpfulness of each informant's tip.<#>

<id256847#54#>In cases of multiple informants, the distribution from Japan's Special Investigative Incentive System depends on the helpfulness of each informant's tip.<#>

Английский:
<id256848#54#>Originally meaning "hitting" or "striking," the term now also means "severely criticizing a person or group," either directly or behind their backs.<#>

<id256848#54#>Originally meaning "hitting" or "striking," the term now also means "severely criticizing a person or group," either directly or behind their backs.<#>

Английский:
<id256849#54#>In Japanese restaurant slang, "bashing" also means clearing the dishes on a table, similar to how "striking the set" in English means cleaning up a filming location.<#>

<id256849#54#>In Japanese restaurant slang, "bashing" also means clearing the dishes on a table, similar to how "striking the set" in English means cleaning up a filming location.<#>

Английский:
<id256850#54#>The ability to attract or appeal to other people. It is derived from the Greek word "charis," meaning "grace" or "goodwill."<#>

<id256850#54#>The ability to attract or appeal to other people. It is derived from the Greek word "charis," meaning "grace" or "goodwill."<#>

Английский:
<id256851#54#>Charisma is wholly unrelated to a person being good or bad. A charitable person and an atrocious one are both charismatic if they are able to attract others.<#>

<id256851#54#>Charisma is wholly unrelated to a person being good or bad. A charitable person and an atrocious one are both charismatic if they are able to attract others.<#>

Английский:
<id256852#54#>An infectious disease that causes high fevers and joint pain. It can survive outside the human body for multiple days.<#>

<id256852#54#>An infectious disease that causes high fevers and joint pain. It can survive outside the human body for multiple days.<#>

Английский:
<id256853#54#>While influenza is tough to combat due to its efficient gene mutation, other similar diseases have been stopped, such as Rinderpest, eradicated in 2001.<#>

<id256853#54#>While influenza is tough to combat due to its efficient gene mutation, other similar diseases have been stopped, such as Rinderpest, eradicated in 2001.<#>

Английский:
<id256854#54#>Called "denshoku" (literally "decorative lighting"), light sources like LED strips or light bulbs illuminate signs or scenery to increase awareness of ads.<#>

<id256854#54#>Called "denshoku" (literally "decorative lighting"), light sources like LED strips or light bulbs illuminate signs or scenery to increase awareness of ads.<#>

Английский:
<id256855#54#>At first, the only colored LED lights were red. Once green, blue, and true white LEDs were developed, the entire spectrum became available to advertisers.<#>

<id256855#54#>At first, the only colored LED lights were red. Once green, blue, and true white LEDs were developed, the entire spectrum became available to advertisers.<#>

Английский:
<id256856#54#>A numerical value that indicates a society's opinion of something, such as a country's leader or a political party. Approval ratings are not determined by success.<#>

<id256856#54#>A numerical value that indicates a society's opinion of something, such as a country's leader or a political party. Approval ratings are not determined by success.<#>

Английский:
<id256857#54#>Ratings are calculated by questioning a small, random subset of people rather than the entire population, so the results may not actually be entirely accurate.<#>

<id256857#54#>Ratings are calculated by questioning a small, random subset of people rather than the entire population, so the results may not actually be entirely accurate.<#>

Английский:
<id256858#54#>December 25th on the Gregorian calendar, the designated birthday of Jesus Christ, and the day after Santa Claus's mind-boggling work shift.<#>

<id256858#54#>December 25th on the Gregorian calendar, the designated birthday of Jesus Christ, and the day after Santa Claus's mind-boggling work shift.<#>

Английский:
<id256859#54#>The USA government has a program that tracks Santa every Christmas. According to their reports, Santa Claus travels 100 times faster than the Shinkansen.<#>

<id256859#54#>The USA government has a program that tracks Santa every Christmas. According to their reports, Santa Claus travels 100 times faster than the Shinkansen.<#>

Английский:
<id256860#54#>A personal goal or plan for the coming year, formed either before the new year or at the beginning of it. People often work year-round toward achieving them.<#>

<id256860#54#>A personal goal or plan for the coming year, formed either before the new year or at the beginning of it. People often work year-round toward achieving them.<#>

Английский:
<id256861#54#>The Japanese word for "resolution" includes a kanji meaning "burden," but the term itself is not used negatively—it merely acknowledges responsibility.<#>

<id256861#54#>The Japanese word for "resolution" includes a kanji meaning "burden," but the term itself is not used negatively—it merely acknowledges responsibility.<#>