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Lo que no sabías sobre Japón

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When people think of Japan, they imagine sushi, robots, and bustling cities. But there's more beneath the surface: trains so quiet no one talks on their phones, fruits so perfect they're given as luxurious gifts, vending machines selling everything from umbrellas to hot soup, and schoolchildren who clean their own classrooms to learn responsibility. Although Japanese culture may seem reserved, emotions run deep, quietly displayed through small, thoughtful actions that leave lasting impressions.

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las máquinas / las ˈma.ki.nas /noun

machines

Hay máquinas expendedoras por todas partes.

There are vending machines everywhere.

aparatosartefactos

hecho / de ˈeʧo /adverb

in fact

De hecho, se considera de mala educación contestar una llamada en el transporte público.

In fact, it is considered rude to answer a call on public transport.

en realidadefectivamenteciertamente

la gente / ˈla ˈxente /noun

people

La gente confía en las máquinas.

People trust machines.

públicopersonas

encontrarás / en.kon̪ˈtɾa.ɾas /verb

you will find

Pero si miras más de cerca, encontrarás máquinas que venden sopa caliente.

But if you look closely, you will find machines selling hot soup.

hallardescubrir

muestra / ˈmwes.tɾa /verb

shows

También muestra que todos son parte de la comunidad.

It also shows that everyone is part of the community.

indica

a menudo / a menudo /adverb

often

Cuando la gente piensa en Japón, a menudo imagina las mismas cosas.

When people think of Japan, they often imagine the same things.

incluso / ˈinkluso /adverb

even

encontrarás máquinas que venden sopa caliente, huevos frescos, paraguas, flores, libros e incluso corbatas.

you'll find machines selling hot soup, fresh eggs, umbrellas, flowers, books, and even ties.

hastainclusive

las máquinas expendedoras / las ˈma.ki.nas eks.penˈde.do.ɾas /noun

vending machines

Hay máquinas expendedoras por todas partes.

There are vending machines everywhere.

máquina de venta automática

como tentempié / ˈkomo tentemˈpje /noun

as a snack

Se come en el desayuno o como tentempié.

It is eaten at breakfast or as a snack.

aperitivorefrigerio

lleno / ˈʎeno /adjective

full

Incluso durante la hora punta, cuando el tren está lleno, la gente es muy silenciosa.

Even during rush hour, when the train is full, people are very quiet.

el lujo / el ˈlujo /noun

luxury

La fruta puede ser un regalo de lujo.

Fruit can be a gift of luxury.

limpian / limˈpjan /verb

clean

Los escolares limpian sus aulas.

The schoolchildren clean their classrooms.

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