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toothbrushing

Brushing your teeth removes plaque, which causes cavities and gum disease. In recent years, it has been increasingly emphasized as an essential practice for maintaining overall health. It may feel a bit bothersome, but if you make it a habit from childhood, it might be easier.

Lion

There are many large members of the cat family, but among them, the only males that have manes are lions. Their dignified appearance has earned them the title “king of beasts.” A lion’s group is called a pride, and they are said to be the only cats that live and hunt in groups.

rabbit

In Japan, it has long been believed that there’s an animal living in the moon. From that, the animal you’d imagine is, of course, a rabbit. And when you think of a long-eared, hopping animal, it can only be a rabbit. Rabbits feel familiar to people and have a kind of cuteness that makes them beloved as characters and mascots.

traffic light

Speaking of traffic lights, they’re essential for following traffic rules and living safely. Traffic lights, which everyone knows from childhood, are often drawn in pictures, too. Pedestrian signals are often two colors, while vehicle signals are often three colors.

swing

When you think of popular playground equipment in a park, items like seesaws and swings come to mind, but when it comes to moving back and forth, only swings fit the bill. Surprisingly, they’ve been around since long ago, having been brought to Japan from China. It seems they were already called “buranko” (swings) around the Edo period. Fascinating, isn’t it?

onion

When it comes to vegetables that make you cry when you cut them with a kitchen knife, onions are probably the first that come to mind. Onions are a handy vegetable that can be eaten in many ways. When eaten raw, they’re spicy, so people often soak them in water before eating. They’re also used as a sauce and to add richness and umami to other dishes.

green pepper

It’s one of the more popular vegetables, but perhaps because of its bitterness, green bell peppers are often disliked by children. Since they’re hollow inside, they’re convenient for dishes like stuffing and baking, and they contain many beneficial nutrients such as vitamin C, beta-carotene, and pyrazine.