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expert

専門家

100

共通して(two words)

in common

100

What are the people in costumes of animals or monsters sometimes called?

They are sometimes called "wild men".

100

Where co wild men often appear?

They often appear at winter festivals and carnivals in Europe.

100

The clothes worn by people at a particular time in history, or in a particular country

costume

200

warn

けいこくする

200

ヨーロッパの国々(two words)

European countries

200

Which prefecture is namahage from ?

It is from Akita.

200

Are wild men costumes all the same?

No, they aren't.

200

a large imaginary creature that looks very ugly and frightening

monster

300

good harvests

豊作

300

災害を防ぐ(two words)

prevent disasters

300

When do namahage come?

They come at New Year.

300

What do the people in costumes symbolize?

They symbolize life and death in the natural world.

300

a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject

expert

400

look similar

似て見える

400

半人半獣(five words)

half human and half beast

400

What do Namahage say in people's house?

"Don't be naughty."

400

Why do people dress up as wild men?

To show respect for nature.

400

a very bad accident such as an earthquake or a plane crash

disaster

500

bring prosperity

繁栄をもたらす

500

生と死(three words)

life and death

500

Which wild men are similar to namahage in Japan?

They are similar to Buso in Hungary.

500

What does nature bring to human society?



It brings prosperity and sometimes harm.

500

If things vary, they are (             ) from each other in size, amount or degree.

different

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