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専門家
共通して(two words)
in common
What are the people in costumes of animals or monsters sometimes called?
They are sometimes called "wild men".
Where co wild men often appear?
They often appear at winter festivals and carnivals in Europe.
The clothes worn by people at a particular time in history, or in a particular country
costume
warn
けいこくする
ヨーロッパの国々(two words)
European countries
Which prefecture is namahage from ?
It is from Akita.
Are wild men costumes all the same?
No, they aren't.
a large imaginary creature that looks very ugly and frightening
monster
good harvests
豊作
災害を防ぐ(two words)
prevent disasters
When do namahage come?
They come at New Year.
What do the people in costumes symbolize?
They symbolize life and death in the natural world.
a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject
expert
look similar
似て見える
半人半獣(five words)
half human and half beast
What do Namahage say in people's house?
"Don't be naughty."
Why do people dress up as wild men?
To show respect for nature.
a very bad accident such as an earthquake or a plane crash
disaster
bring prosperity
繁栄をもたらす
生と死(three words)
life and death
Which wild men are similar to namahage in Japan?
They are similar to Buso in Hungary.
What does nature bring to human society?
It brings prosperity and sometimes harm.
If things vary, they are ( ) from each other in size, amount or degree.
different