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Topic: Culture

noh

IPA: /nəʊ/

KK: /noh/

adverb

Definition: An expression used to indicate a continuation or persistence of a situation or action, often implying that something is still true or happening.

Example: He said he would come, and he noh showed up as promised.

noun

Definition: A traditional form of Japanese theater that combines music, dance, and drama, often featuring elaborate costumes and masks, and telling stories of historical or mythical events.

Example: The noh performance captivated the audience with its beautiful costumes and haunting music.

noir

IPA: /nɔːr/

KK: /nɔr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a style of crime fiction or film that often features dark themes, cynical characters, and a sense of moral ambiguity.

Example: The movie was a classic noir, filled with suspense and complex characters.

noun

Definition: A genre of crime fiction that often includes cynical characters and dark, gloomy settings.

Example: The film was a classic example of noir, with its shadowy visuals and morally ambiguous characters.

noirish

IPA: /nɔɪrɪʃ/

KK: /nɔɪrɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has the style or mood typical of film noir, often characterized by dark themes, moral ambiguity, and a sense of pessimism.

Example: The movie was praised for its noirish atmosphere, filled with shadows and complex characters.

nomad

IPA: /ˈnoʊmæd/

KK: /ˈnoʊmæd/

noun

Definition: A person who does not have a permanent home and travels from one place to another, often in search of food or resources.

Example: The nomad traveled across the desert in search of water and shelter.

nomadic

IPA: /nəʊˈmædɪk/

KK: /noʊˈmædɪk/

adjective

Definition: Living a lifestyle that involves moving from one place to another rather than staying in one location permanently.

Example: The nomadic tribe traveled across the desert in search of water and grazing land for their animals.

nomadism

IPA: /ˈnoʊ.mæ.dɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈnoʊˌmædɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A lifestyle where people move from place to place instead of settling in one location, often in search of food, water, or grazing land.

Example: Nomadism allows people to adapt to changing environments and resources.

nomenclatorial

IPA: /nəˌmɛnkləˈtɔːrɪəl/

KK: /nəˌmɛnkləˈtɔrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to naming systems or the rules for naming things in a particular field.

Example: The nomenclatorial guidelines were essential for ensuring consistency in scientific naming.

nomenclature

IPA: //ˈnoʊ.mənˌkleɪ.tʃər//

KK: /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

noun

Definition: A system of names used in a specific field, such as science or art, to categorize and identify things.

Example: The nomenclature of chemistry includes terms like molecule and compound.

nonacting

IPA: /nɒnˈæktɪŋ/

KK: /nɑnˈæktɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is not involved in acting or performance.

Example: The nonacting roles in the play were just as important as the main characters.

nonactor

IPA: //nɒnˈæktər//

KK: /nɑnˈæktər/

noun

Definition: A person who does not perform in plays, movies, or television shows.

Example: She is a nonactor who prefers to work behind the scenes in film production.

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