Japan vocabulary
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MsSnedeker on April 26, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 artisan | a craftsperson or skilled worker |
| ceremony | a set of formal customs for a particular occasion |
| democracy | a form of government in which people elect representatives to make decisions for society |
| kabuki | a type of Japanese theatrical production |
| replica | an exact copy of an original item |
| tatami | a standard-sized mat woven from rice straw |
| Buddhist | relating to the religion founded by Buddha, an ancient religious leader in India |
| calligraphy | the art of fine handwriting. In Japan, calligraphers use special ink, paper, and brushes |
| kimono | a loose-fitting, wide-sleeved Japanese robe that is tied with a sash |
| martial art | a sport that uses fighting techniques for the purposes of self-defense and exercise |
| origami | the Japanese art of folding paper into objects such as birds and animals |
| samurai | Japanese warriors who lived in ancient times |
| Shinto | the Japanese religion based on the worship of ancestors and the spirits of nature |
| apprentice | a person who works for an artisan in order to learn a trade or art |
| meditation | the act of emptying the mind of all thoughts in order to achieve a state of inner peace |
| mythology | a collection of legends or stories that try to explain mysterious events or ideas |
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