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Japanese words and phrases all anime fans should know

Jun 03, 2022 (OTAKU) - Video includes different Japanese words which are mostly used in all anime. Learning simple words can be beneficial.

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Typhoon No. 9 (Bavi) battered Okinawa on July 11 with destructive winds, torrential rain, widespread power outages and extensive transport disruptions, while much of the rest of Japan experienced dangerous heat, including the highest temperature recorded nationwide this year.

Transport disruptions caused by Typhoon No. 9 (Bavi) are expected to continue on July 12, with airlines warning that some flights serving Okinawa’s outlying islands may still be delayed or canceled even after the storm has moved away from the prefecture.

JAXA successfully landed a small experimental vehicle for a reusable rocket on July 11, marking a step toward technology that could increase the frequency of space launches while helping reduce costs.

A wave of bear sightings across Japan has forced the cancellation of traditional summer events, while one animal entered a home and came within inches of a sleeping resident's face.

Japan is expected to remain under intense summer heat through next week as the Pacific high-pressure system continues to dominate the country, bringing widespread temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius and increasing the risk of heatstroke.

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