Nico's phrase that sounds like "ディビディエンドッ" is actually a shout when she performs a hold technique, and the accurate phrase is "Divide and conquer!" This phrase represents breaking the opponent's power and weakening them to seize victory.
Nico has an intellectual and calm fighting style, and aims for victory by analyzing her opponent's techniques and utilizing her own skills. A hold technique is a move to intercept the opponent's attack and gain an advantage by disrupting their posture. By shout
The Group of Seven, or G7, leaders have imposed new sanctions on Russia over its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The sanctions target individuals and entities involved in the annexation of Crimea and the destabilization of Ukraine. The G7 leaders also expressed concern over Russia's actions in the Black Sea and human rights violations in the country. Russia has criticized the new sanctions and warned of retaliatory measures. This move marks a significant escalation in tensions between Russia and the West.
I try to take walks twice a day, in the morning and evening, on my days off. This is because I make it a point to walk more than 8,000 steps a day.
When I went out for a walk after 5:30 PM, it was already pitch black outside. As I looked up at the night sky, I saw a strange sight. The crescent moon, Venus, and another mysterious celestial body were lined up almost in a straight line.
I wonder what this could be.
When I got home and watched the live video on Weather News, it turns out that the other celestial body was Jupiter.
This was my first time seeing Jupiter. I was impressed by how bright it looked.
I drink coffee every day because I have found that it helps me relax.
I drink drip coffee at work and instant coffee at home. However, I became dissatisfied with instant coffee, so I considered buying a coffee maker.
But it seemed like too much hassle, so I bought one-cup drip coffee instead.
It's a little more expensive than instant coffee, but I think it's convenient and good. In fact, I think it's better quality than instant coffee when I taste it.
Today, I found a video on YouTube that shows how to make one-cup drip coffee even more delicious, so I want to share it with you because it's a great video.
According to the video, the type of coffee I drink is called "hook type".
I used to pour in a little bit of hot water and stir for about 20 seconds, but the video says there's a trick to it.
The trick is to pour 140 ml of hot water all at once and wait four minutes. If you have Amazon Echo, you can easily control the timer with your voice.
Let's try making coffee with this trick starting today.
Today is Thursday, February 23, and the weather in Tokyo is cloudy with clear skies later. The high temperature is 14 degrees, which is much warmer than yesterday.
Today is a national holiday called the Emperor's Birthday. It's interesting that even though February only has 28 days, there are two national holidays in this month. I wonder what I should do today?
Since the weather seems to be good today, I want to do laundry and wash my sheets and blankets.
I plan to study English more than usual. I also have to file my tax return and apply for paid leave. There are many things to do, so I'll take them one at a time.
This month is almost over, and time seems to fly by so fast. If I'm not careful, my life could be over before I know it. I'm going to work hard to make the most of my remaining life.
Today, February 21, KOUEI's online computer game DoaXVV received an update, adding new characters. The total number of characters available is 28, with 26 available to me.
For the time being, the new characters can only be obtained through paid Gachas.
I don't have any money, so I won't be turning paid Gachas. Therefore, I have no connection to these characters for the time being.
Ever since I was a kid, I've always hated Sundays. Because I have school on Monday (I work now).
On Sunday morning I can still feel like I'm on vacation, but in the afternoon it's all over. I feel depressed.
Well, today's weather in Tokyo is cloudy and sometimes sunny. But there is a chance of showers.
I wash sheets and blankets every Sunday, but I think I'll stop today.
I've been worried about my weight gain lately, but it's finally starting to come off. I'm going to keep an eye on the scale every day. I want to eat as much protein as I can. I know cooking meat is a hassle, but I'm going to eat chicken breast because it's a good source of protein for weight loss. Chicken breast is very good for losing weight.
I'm going to study English again today. I study English because I want to get a better job, increase my income, and live a rich life. I can't afford to skip it, can I? I can't wait to speak English. I will definitely learn to speak English by the end of this year.
I usually wake up at 5:20, but on weekends I wake up a little later, just before 6:00.
It is now just before 7:30 and I am writing out my plans for the day over a cup of coffee.
I have a routine for Saturday mornings. First I brush my teeth and have a shower. As I plan to have a bath later, I also clean the bathtub.
Next, I get ready to do the laundry. However, it is too early to start the washing machine.
I fill the drum of the washing machine with hot water (60 degrees Celsius). This will help to remove the dirt and prevent any odours.
Then I take the rubbish out. I only take the rubbish out once a week.
I do all these things before I write in my diary.
Next I will study English and then go to the hospital at 9:00. Since the end of last year, I have been treated for cough variant asthma. As my symptoms have greatly improved, this may be my last visit.
After the hospital, I plan to go to the supermarket to buy food for the week.
When I get home, I will prepare lunch. I don't usually eat breakfast, so I'm looking forward to lunch.
After lunch I plan to have a nap. Later I might vacuum the room.
In my spare time, I will study English.
According to "Weather News", the highest temperature in Tokyo today will be 14 degrees Celsius. It's great to save electricity when the weather is warm.
I can't think of anything to write today, so I decided to write while moving my hands, hoping that ideas will come to me. Since I am the only reader of my blog, I don't really care what I write about.
Today is Friday, which is the most pleasant day of the week because it's the beginning of the weekend.
Although it's sunny in Tokyo today, it's a cold day. I leave my house at 6:20 every morning to go to work. The sun rises in Tokyo around 6:30 in the morning. Until recently, it was very dim at this time, but the brightness has increased significantly lately. Since it's almost March in half a month, I feel like spring is coming soon.
I've been struggling a lot with my electricity bill lately because it's very high. This month's bill was the highest ever. By the way, last month's bill was the highest ever, so it's a record high for two consecutive months. It's really scary. The high cost of utilities is a worldwide phenomenon and I don't see the end of it yet. I hope it gets warmer soon so I can save on heating costs.
I'm always thinking about what to do over the weekend, but in the end I don't do anything significant, and Monday is just around the corner. I'm still bad at using my time, no matter how old I am.
For the past 10 years, I've only taken showers and rarely used the bathtub. I want to take a bath once in a while, so maybe I'll take a bath tomorrow. I'll reuse the water I used for the laundry.
The reason is simple. I think I have enough time //if I get up an hour before I go to work.
The first thing I do //when I wake up is to fold the futon. My room is a one-bedroom apartment, so it's too small for a bed. Then I brush my teeth and take a shower.
I usually don't have breakfast. Some times I have it, but I think I'd better not have breakfast //to control my weight.
I have a little time before I leave home, so I check the weather forecast and study a little English by watching Weather News.
It takes about seven minutes to get from my house to the nearest subway station. I listen to English podcasts while I walk. I can sit on the train, so I read an English book.
As I am always sleep deprived, I often fall asleep.
When I arrive at the station, I go to the terrace of a café in a large shopping center. There I practice my English for about 30 minutes. As it is after hours, there is no charge.
When my time is up, I walk to the office. I listen to English on the way.
The working hours are from 8:45 to 17:45. During working hours, I practice instant English composition with flashcards.
My favorite time at the office is my break at 16:20 pm. Lately I have been drinking drip coffee from a convenience store. Coffee helps me relax.
After work, I run to the nearest subway station. This is both to catch an early train and to get some exercise.
Today is Tuesday, February 14th. According to the Weather News, the weather in Tokyo today will be sunny with clouds, with a high temperature of 10 degrees.
Today is Valentine's Day and also a day for chocolate!
"Chocolate is a beloved food around the world.
There are many movies and books about chocolate."
Of course, for me, chocolate is one of my favorite sweets.
Until yesterday, I had already received many chocolates as gifts (in the context of a game).
I usually learn English by writing my diary in English on my blog and listening to English podcasts.
Especially writing in English is important for becoming able to speak English.
I want to listen to the diary I wrote to learn English on the go, so I plan to subscribe to a paid text-to-speech service.
It will cost about 8,000 yen per year, but I will take the plunge to become able to speak English.
I would like to subscribe to the Natural Reader service.
From now on, I'll study by listening to my diary on the road. Today I will come home early and drink coffee and eat chocolate.
If I have enough time, I would also like to play the game "Sims 4".
I have many games that I have been wanting to play for a long time but have been neglected. Among those games, one that I really want to play is The Sims 4. I purchased the game about a year ago, but I have not played it much. The reason for this is because I don't understand how to play the game and what to do. Since the game has many players globally, I can find many beginner tutorials on YouTube by searching. The game starts by creating a sim and building a house, but it's quite challenging. However, today I discovered that The Sims 4 has a scenario mode and a free play mode. If I start with the scenario mode, the sim and the house are already prepared, so it would have been better for a beginner like me to start with that mode. But still, the game has many elements and it will probably take some time to understand the game system. Actually, I used to play the first series of The Sims People a long time ago, about 20 years ago. Back then, I didn't find it particularly difficult, and I tried different things and played it. Of course, the current system has advanced, but I don't think the basic system has changed much. I feel that it's become harder to understand the game system compared to when I was young, and I also seem to have lost my patience.
The most played game in the past year is "NieR Automata." I became interested in open-world games. I bought the game when it was on sale at a discount price. At first, it took some time to understand the game system, but I was able to play it to the end. I think it's a high-quality game in terms of difficulty that can be adjusted from beginner to advanced, game balance, sound, graphics, and scenario.
The game I play every day is "DOA Xtreme Venus." It's a basic free-to-play game with microtransactions. It's hard to explain what's interesting about it. Perhaps it's more that I'm attracted to the cute girls appearing in the game and the high quality of the graphics, rather than the game itself being interesting. The ease of playing just a little bit every day and the convenience of logging in quickly are also attractive.
The highest temperature in Tokyo today is 13 degrees and it's sunny. It's much warmer than yesterday and the weather is nice.
Today is the first day of the weekend, like always. February 11th is also a holiday. I feel a little disappointed because it's a holiday and it's on a Saturday.
Recently, my weight has been increasing. I weigh myself every day and keep track of it. This week, my weight has been 00.x kg every day and there's been no change. To control my weight, I've been avoiding eating rice for dinner, so I need to try harder.
Today, I'm planning to buy groceries at Aeon. According to information on the internet, the original coffee at Aeon is a good deal. I'm definitely going to buy the original coffee today.
The chocolate I ordered online recently arrived yesterday. It's high-end chocolate, so I'm looking forward to eating it.
Today, I will try my best to study English.
I usually study English using the Anki app, the ELSA app, and web services. I want to be able to speak English quickly.
According to Weather News, it's going to snow in Tokyo on February 10th, Friday. The highest temperature is 4 degrees and it's the coldest of this winter. Traffic could be affected too. It's exciting to hear that it's snowing but it might actually rain. It's not fun to be cold and have rain.
Well, finally it's Friday of this long week. I feel lighter as it's the final working day. After work, I want to go home early, have a warm coffee and relax.
I'm watching a Golden Celebes Session video after a long time. Recently, my neck, back and waist have been hurting a lot. Before, I've watched the Golden Celebes Session video and felt better. I don't think just watching the video would make me feel better, but it did. I hope to feel better this time too.
It seems like the worst work environment is causing me stress and affecting my health. I wish I could speak English soon so I can get a better job. It would be great if I could speak English soon.
Translate your thoughts and expressions into English and tweet them. This might not be the most effective way to become fluent in English, but it's worth a shot. I have a problem that I have not been able to solve so far. It's my motivation for learning English. Many experts on English learning say that motivation is important to become fluent in English. Becoming fluent takes time, and each person has different goals. It's not easy to stay motivated to reach your goal. This is why motivation is important. I understand this reasoning. However, I don't have a specific motivation. The only reason I can think of is money. I want to be able to apply for jobs that require English proficiency so I can earn more money than I do now. But this reason lacks specificity. I think I need to consider what kind of job I want to have, but I haven't done that. Can you really not become fluent without motivation? I don't think so. I believe that many Japanese people who want to become fluent in English have the goal of becoming fluent as the purpose in and of itself. For example, many people play tennis or dance as a hobby. These people have different motivations, but I feel like the most common ones are because it's fun, interesting, or good for their health. For me, what's more important than motivation is willpower. Willpower is a method of converting "I will do it" thoughts into daily practices. If I have the willpower to become fluent, even without a clear motivation, I should be able to become fluent. If I can become fluent, I can prove it.
Last time, I wrote about the thought process for writing an English diary. This time, I will write on the same theme. The purpose of writing in English is to improve English skills. Therefore, writing a diary is not necessary. It's okay to write your own opinion about an article on the internet. However, it's difficult to think and write in English. I want to be able to freely express my thoughts and opinions in English. To do this, it is necessary to have my own thoughts and opinions. And then, it's necessary to have a way to express them in English. If you use web AI services, you can easily translate Japanese into English, and it's free. What a wonderful world it is. After translating my thoughts into English, I just need to be able to say them. I think that by repeating this, I will be able to think and express in English. There is a method for quick English speaking practice called "Instant English Composition." In other words, by doing "Instant English Composition" with sentences that translate your thoughts into English, I think that you can become proficient in English. By continuing to practice speaking the English created by AI on flashcards, I think you can become fluent in English. It is a high practicality because I'm practicing speaking my thoughts in English. Probably, English speakers, no matter the method, are doing similar practice. When I get to know a Japanese person who can speak English, I'll ask what kind of practice they did.
It is said that keeping a diary in English as a way of learning English is very effective. Writing in English should make speaking in English easier, so it seems like a logical conclusion. However, I have seen opinions on the internet that it is difficult to continue. Some people give up after only a week or so. The reason is that they don't have enough events to write about. That may be true. So, what should be written in a diary? In a word, it is better to write about what you feel or realize rather than events. People think about countless things throughout the day. If you capture what you feel particularly strongly in your thoughts, you shouldn't run out of things to write about. Translating your feelings and thoughts into English, however, is difficult. I have a solution. First, write in Japanese. Writing about your feelings and thoughts in Japanese is very easy. Then translate it into English. Translating into English is easy with AI services on the web. However, relying only on AI is not enough training in English. Turn the English created by AI into flashcards and practice until it comes out naturally from your mouth. I think it is a good way to improve your English skills without spending money, what do you think?
I like computer games. Although I play less than before. Right now, I am playing the free online game "DOAXVV," which is run by Koei Tecmo. It's an adult game where girls in swimsuits play beach volleyball. It's a paid game, but I have never paid for it and don't plan to. The biggest attraction of this game is the sexy characters in swimsuits. My favorite is Tamaki-san, who is mature and sexy. I also like Amy and Shanti. However, playing for a long time is unproductive, so I think it's important to play with moderation.
Every Saturday night my health deteriorates severely. My back and butt hurts so much that I can't do anything. I slept even less than usual today because I can't sleep well at night. I woke up later than usual.
I have a habit of watching a live stream on YouTube called Weather News when I wake up in the morning. According to Weather News, today is a full moon and it's called the Snow Moon in English in February.
The temperature in Tokyo today is 10 degrees Celsius and still cold. But the weather is clear. It seems like a good day for laundry.
A recent topic of conversation is a new AI called ChatGPT. I tried using it myself and found it very easy to translate English and create program codes for Google Sheets. With this tool, it is expected to greatly increase productivity, including English learning. This text was also created by ChatGPT.
With the ability to create simple English sentences, I may cancel the English course I am currently taking.
Today, I plan to focus on Tadoku, an English learning method, during the morning. I believe it's important to touch natural English and develop a sense for the language.
Today I will drink coffee, eat sweets and relax. I have to play a computer game called DOAxvv too. Have a good day today.
