Vocabulary Review
Idioms
Wasei Eigo
[ 和製英語 ]
What Did They Say?
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面倒くさい

troublesome / bothersome / a hassle

10

To spend a fun or relaxing time with someone

hang out

10

An office/company worker is someone who works at a company and is usually very busy.

salaryman [ サラリーマン ]

10

What did Brianna say?

Get well soon!

10

Gossip, secrets, or interesting (personal) news

tea

20

What is another word for useless or pointless [ 無駄 / 無益 ] in English?

futile

20

Strange or suspicious

fishy

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An alumnus (plural: alumni) is a former student or a graduate of a school or university.

OB / OG [ オービー・オージー ]

20

What did Arely say?

It is what it is.

20

To have a problem or misunderstanding with someone

beef

30

やる気が無い

apathy / apathetic

30

Too expensive and not worth the price

rip-off

30

A buffet is an all-you-can-eat restaurant.

Viking [ バイキング ]

30

What did Ciana say?

Okay, everyone. That's a wrap!

30

So-so or not interesting

mid

40

What English slang means all the time or always?

24/7

40

Used to describe a relationship or business that is experiencing serious problems and is close to failing

on the rocks

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When you are hyper, you are energetic or excited.

high tension [ ハイテンション ]

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What did Jake say?

She keeps talking about her ex, bro.

40

A compliment for someone doing great or looking amazing

ate

50

Translate this sentence to English: 応援してるよ!

I'm cheering for you! / I'm cheering you on! / I'm rooting for you!

50

To sit in the front seat, next to the driver

ride shotgun

50

Flip-flops are rubber or plastic sandals with a Y-shaped strap meant for beaches or casual outdoor wear.

beach sandal [ ビーチサンダル ]

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What did Emily say?

You can't judge a book by its cover.

50

To suddenly stop talking to someone and disappear without an explanation

ghost

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