Today's word is scan. This is a verb that means to quickly read or look at something, usually to find a specific piece of information. Maybe you're scanning a form to find the date that it was written or scanning a page from a book to find out where the story takes place.  

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Could you scan this for me please?

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I’ll introduce Japanese culture in easy Japanese.
Today’s Theme is “七五三の歴史《The history of Shichi-go-san》”.
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七五三（しちごさん）：Shichi-go-san is an annual Japanese festival to celebrate the growth of children. It takes place on or around November 15. The festival is for boys aged three and five, and girls aged three and seven. That’s why it is called shichi-go-san (seven-five-three).
お祝（いわ）い：celebration
成長（せいちょう）：growth
中旬（ちゅうじゅん）：middle of a month
江戸時代（えどじだい）：Edo period (1603-1868 CE)
剃（そ）る：shave
袴（はかま）：man's formal divided skirt
帯（おび）：belt (e.g. of a kimono)
千歳飴（ちとせあめ）：longevity candy, long red-and-white stick candy
On shichi-go-san, children eat long red-and-white stick candy, called chitose ame. Chitose means “one thousand years.” It symbolizes health and longevity.

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Welcome to our American Slang Lesson, where we dive into the colorful and ever-evolving world of casual language! Slang is an essential part of American English—it adds personality, emotion, and cultural flavor to everyday conversations.

In this lesson, we’ll explore 100 commonly used slang words and phrases, grouped into categories to help you understand when and how to use them. Whether you’re chatting with friends, scrolling through social media, or just trying to understand pop culture, this guide will give you the tools to communicate naturally and confidently.

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General Slang
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Lit – which means: Exciting, fun, or amazing.
Fire – which means: Extremely good or impressive.
Salty – which means: Upset or bitter about something.
Dope – which means: Cool or awesome.
Chill – which means: Relaxed or easygoing.
Hype – which means: Very exciting or over-the-top.
Vibes – which means: The atmosphere or mood of something.
Epic – which means: Amazing or unforgettable.
Savage – which means: Bold or harsh in a funny way.
Bet – which means: Used to express agreement or approval.

Expressions of Agreement/Excitement
These phrases are commonly used to express excitement, agreement, or enthusiasm. They’re casual and conversational.

For real – which means: Honestly or seriously.
Deadass – which means: Completely serious.
I’m down – which means: I’m interested or agree.
No cap – which means: No lie or being truthful.
Fr (For real) – which means: Seriously or definitely.
Say less – which means: I understand, no need to explain further.
Preach – which means: To strongly agree with someone’s statement.
On point – which means: Perfect or exactly right.
Facts – which means: Completely true.

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