(587) Sport [英単語]
Sport has already become a Japanese word スポーツ (supōtsu), but I didn't know very well how to use sport as a verb. So, I collected example sentences from online dictionary. I put a relating picture to each sentence.
Pic. 1
She sports a new hat.
新しい帽子をかぶって見せびらかす。
新しい帽子をかぶって見せびらかす。
Pic. 2
She is sporting expensive new shoes.
to display or wear usually ostentatiously: BOST
Pic. 3
Back in the 1960s he sports bellbottoms and long hair.
Back in the 1960s he sported platform heels and hair down past his shoulders.
to wear or be decorated with something
Back in the 1960s he sported platform heels and hair down past his shoulders.
to wear or be decorated with something
Pic. 4
She was sporting a T-shirt with the company's logo on it.
If you say that someone sports something such as a distinctive item of clothing, you mean that they wear it without any shyness.
She was sporting a T-shirt with the company's logo on it.
If you say that someone sports something such as a distinctive item of clothing, you mean that they wear it without any shyness.
Pic. 5
He was heavily-built and sported a red moustache
He was heavily-built and sported a red moustache
Pic. 6
Children sporting in the waves.
To play or frolic
To play or frolic
Pic. 7
The sight of dolphins sporting amidst the wave
[intransitive] literary to play together happily
The sight of dolphins sporting amidst the wave
[intransitive] literary to play together happily
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(586) Why did Michael Jackson wear surgical masks? [調べる]
I read The Michael Jackson Story.
The Michael Jackson Story マイケル・ジャクソン・ストーリー ラダーシリーズ
- 作者: ジェイク・ロナルドソン
- 出版社/メーカー: ＩＢＣパブリッシング
- 発売日: 2013/08/16
- メディア: Kindle版
General information
Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958. He began singing and dancing when he was just five years old and lived almost his whole life on stage. From the time he had his first hit record at the age of 11 (Jackson 5 "I Want You Back") until his death in 2009, is fan watched him grow up into one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century.
Michael was always in the news, there were many books written about him, and he was popular with millions of fans around the world, but he was also a man of mystery. Michael Jackson was a legend, and like so many legends, it is difficult to know what is true and what is not.
Michael was always in the news, there were many books written about him, and he was popular with millions of fans around the world, but he was also a man of mystery. Michael Jackson was a legend, and like so many legends, it is difficult to know what is true and what is not.
I have been wondering why Michael Jackson wore surgical masks? But I couldn't find any answers in this book. I searched for the articles about Michael's surgical masks on the Internet.
Here is one of them.
Here is one of them.
The Real Reason Michael Jackson Wore Surgical Face Masks
Considering the recent pandemic, face masks have become more and more commonplace the world over. But when Michael Jackson was first photographed sporting1) his own surgical attire2), it only added to his eccentric public persona during the mid-1980s.
1) Sport / 《口語》<･･･を>見せびらかす、誇って示す
2) Surgical attire / sˈɚːdʒɪk(ə)l ətάɪɚ手術着
1) Sport / 《口語》<･･･を>見せびらかす、誇って示す
2) Surgical attire / sˈɚːdʒɪk(ə)l ətάɪɚ手術着
Health concerns:
Michael Jackson was first seen wearing a surgical mask in June 1986. In his auto biography, Moonwalk, Jackson said he was initially given a mask by a dentist to keep out germs after he had his wisdom teeth pulled.
Michael Jackson was first seen wearing a surgical mask in June 1986. In his auto biography, Moonwalk, Jackson said he was initially given a mask by a dentist to keep out germs after he had his wisdom teeth pulled.
- 作者: Jackson, Michael
- 出版社/メーカー: Arrow
- 発売日: 2010/06/10
- メディア: ペーパーバック
Upon his death, Jackson's autopsy confirmed he had some persistent lung problems throughout his lifetime.
Privacy:
However, it is likely that Michael Jackson was also protecting himself from the more tangible threat of the public, instead of any illness they may have been harbouring.
Privacy:
However, it is likely that Michael Jackson was also protecting himself from the more tangible threat of the public, instead of any illness they may have been harbouring.
Why did Michael Jackson wear surgical masks? I asked.
ChatGPT instantly replied;
Michael Jackson was often seen wearing surgical masks in public, particularly during the later years of his life. There were a few reasons for this:
Health Concerns: Michael Jackson had a number of health issues, including lupus3) and vitiligo4), which affected his skin an immune system. He was also very sensitive to the sun due to a skin condition called vitiligo, which led to the loss of pigmentation in patches of his skin. Wearing a surgical masks and other protective clothing helped him shield his skin from the sun and potential infections.
Michael Jackson was often seen wearing surgical masks in public, particularly during the later years of his life. There were a few reasons for this:
Health Concerns: Michael Jackson had a number of health issues, including lupus3) and vitiligo4), which affected his skin an immune system. He was also very sensitive to the sun due to a skin condition called vitiligo, which led to the loss of pigmentation in patches of his skin. Wearing a surgical masks and other protective clothing helped him shield his skin from the sun and potential infections.
3) Lupus / ˈluːpəs （米国英語）狼瘡（ろうそう）《種々の皮膚のびらんや疾患を特徴とする》
4) Vitiligo / viˈtɪlɪgo（米国英語）〔病理〕白斑（はくはん）《色素が失われて白い斑点ができる皮膚病》
Privacy: As one of the most famous and recognizable celebrities in the world, Michael Jackson often faced intense public scrutiny5) and paparazzi attention. Wearing a mask allowed him to partially conceal his face and maintain a level of privacy when he was out in public.
5) Scrutiny / skrúːṭəni（米国英語） じろじろ見ること
5) Scrutiny / skrúːṭəni（米国英語） じろじろ見ること
Fashion Statement: Michael Jackson was known for his unique fashion choices, and the surgical mask became one of his signature accessories. It added to his enigmatic6) and mysterious image, which he carefully cultivated throughout his career.
6) Enigmatic / ènɪgmˈæṭɪk（米国英語）, 得体の知れない、不思議な
6) Enigmatic / ènɪgmˈæṭɪk（米国英語）, 得体の知れない、不思議な
Respiratory7) Protection: In some instances, Michael Jackson may have worn surgical masks as a precaution against inhaling pollutants, allergens, or other airborne particles, which could have been particularly important given his health concerns.
7) Respiratory / résp(ə)rət`ɔːri（米国英語）呼吸（作用）の
It's important to note that while there were various reasons for Jackson's choice to wear surgical masks, he never explicitly8) stated all of his motivations. The combination of health considerations, privacy concerns, and his distinct sense of style likely contributed to his decision to wear surgical masks in public.
8) Explicitly / ɪˈksplɪsʌtli（米国英語）（言葉に出して）はっきりと、明白に
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7) Respiratory / résp(ə)rət`ɔːri（米国英語）呼吸（作用）の
It's important to note that while there were various reasons for Jackson's choice to wear surgical masks, he never explicitly8) stated all of his motivations. The combination of health considerations, privacy concerns, and his distinct sense of style likely contributed to his decision to wear surgical masks in public.
8) Explicitly / ɪˈksplɪsʌtli（米国英語）（言葉に出して）はっきりと、明白に
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(585) Ajimeshi and Taimeshi [thought]
鯵めし Ajimeshi
I was born in Uwajima. When I was young, mother often made taimeshi but aji (horse mackerel) was used instead of tai (sea bream) and without seaweed in my family. So, it is ajimeshi precisely.
Aji (Horse mackerel)
I was born in Uwajima. When I was young, mother often made taimeshi but aji (horse mackerel) was used instead of tai (sea bream) and without seaweed in my family. So, it is ajimeshi precisely.
Aji (Horse mackerel)
鯛めし Taimeshi
その昔、海賊たちが、火の使えない船の上で酒盛りをした時、酒を飲んでいたお椀にメシを盛り、生の鯛の身をのせて、そのまま食べたのが始まりだといわれています。新鮮な鯛の風味が生きた、日本でも宇和島だけに伝わる独特なものです。
和風・郷土料理 かどや
その昔、海賊たちが、火の使えない船の上で酒盛りをした時、酒を飲んでいたお椀にメシを盛り、生の鯛の身をのせて、そのまま食べたのが始まりだといわれています。新鮮な鯛の風味が生きた、日本でも宇和島だけに伝わる独特なものです。
和風・郷土料理 かどや
It is said, long time ago, pirates started Taimeshi cookery on their boats, where fire was not available. They drank bowls of sake, then served cooked rice in the same bowl, and placed raw fish meat of tai (sea bream) on it. They eat them all together. Fresh tai fish meat is very flavorsome. Taimeshi is a special local cuisine, only found in Uwajima, Japan.
Japanese Local Cuisine KADOYA
How to Eat Taimeshi
1. Stir dashi broth with a raw egg.
2. Put some tai fish meat with sea weed and shiso leaves in the soup.
3. Serve hot rice in a bowl.
4. Place the fish meat, sea weed and leaves on it and pour the desired amount of dashi broth over them.
Japanese Local Cuisine KADOYA
How to Eat Taimeshi
1. Stir dashi broth with a raw egg.
2. Put some tai fish meat with sea weed and shiso leaves in the soup.
3. Serve hot rice in a bowl.
4. Place the fish meat, sea weed and leaves on it and pour the desired amount of dashi broth over them.
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Uwajima Taimeshi Sea Bream Rice
(Selected as one of the top 100 local cuisines)
Raw Tai (sea bream) dipped in soy sauce with an egg and served with piping hot rice1).
Uwajima City Industry and Tourism Dept.
1) piping hot rice: あつあつのご飯
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