The Power of Smiles: Cultural Perspectives and Personal Experiences #234

In this episode, we dive into the significance of smiles across different cultures. YUYU shares his experiences in Mexico and Japan, exploring how a simple smile can break barriers and shape interactions. Tune in to discover the cultural nuances and the power of expression!

The Power of Smiles: Cultural Perspectives and Personal Experiences #234
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単語 (Vocabulary)

感情・表情 (Emotions & Expressions)

  • 笑顔 (えがお) - Smile
  • ニコニコ - Smiling cheerfully, Grinning
  • 真顔 (まがお) - Serious face
  • ヘラヘラ - Foolishly grinning, Smirking
  • 機嫌が悪い (きげんがわるい) - In a bad mood
  • 切ない (せつない) - Heartbreaking, Bittersweet
  • 深刻 (しんこく) - Serious, Grave

コミュニケーション・表現 (Communication & Expression)

  • 抑揚 (よくよう) - Intonation, Modulation
  • 表情 (ひょうじょう) - Facial expression
  • 演じる (えんじる) - To act, To perform
  • 喜怒哀楽 (きどあいらく) - Emotions (joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure)
  • 喧嘩 (けんか) - Argument, Fight
  • 表現 (ひょうげん) - Expression

人間関係・社会的な役割 (Relationships & Social Roles)

  • 道行く人 (みちゆくひと) - Passersby
  • 人によりけり (ひとによりけり) - It depends on the person
  • 性格 (せいかく) - Personality, Character
  • 性別 (せいべつ) - Gender
  • 上司 (じょうし) - Boss, Superior
  • 部下 (ぶか) - Subordinate, Junior staff

文化・社会 (Culture & Society)

  • 死語 (しご) - Obsolete term, Outdated language
  • 生きづらい (いきづらい) - Difficult to live, Hard to cope with
  • 時代が追いつく (じだいがおいつく) - The times are catching up
  • 違い (ちがい) - Difference

行動・習慣 (Actions & Habits)

  • 口をゆすぐ (くちをゆすぐ) - To rinse one’s mouth
  • 痛感する (つうかんする) - To deeply realize, Keenly feel
  • ボコボコにする - To beat up, Rough up
  • 武器 (ぶき) - Weapon, Tool

自己表現・能力 (Self-Expression & Abilities)

  • 才能 (さいのう) - Talent, Ability
  • 流暢 (りゅうちょう) - Fluent, Smooth
  • 真面目 (まじめ) - Serious, Earnest

慣用句・フレーズ (Idioms & Phrases)

  • 得する (とくする) - To gain, Benefit
  • 褒める (ほめる) - To compliment, Praise
  • 定型文 (ていけいぶん) - Standard phrase, Set expression

会話の話題 (Conversation Topics)

笑顔(えがお)」を大切(たいせつ)にしていますか?その理由(りゆう)は?
Do you value smiling? If so, why?

自分(じぶん)文化(ぶんか)(ほか)(くに)文化(ぶんか)で、笑顔(えがお)(たい)する(かんが)(かた)(ちが)いを(かん)じたことはありますか?
Have you ever felt differences in how smiling is perceived in your culture compared to other cultures?

(おとこ)度胸(どきょう)(おんな)愛嬌(あいきょう)」という(かんが)(かた)について、どう(おも)いますか?
What do you think about the saying, "Men need courage, women need charm"?

真顔(まがお)」でいる(とき)(ほか)(ひと)からどんな反応(はんのう)をされることが(おお)いですか?
When you have a serious expression, how do people usually react to you?

メッセージやメールで「笑顔(えがお)」や「感情(かんじょう)」をどうやって(つた)えていますか?
How do you convey smiles or emotions in messages or emails?

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