Shōgun – Translation
Step 1: Vocabulary
Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.
- AAnjin
the Japanese word for pilot or navigator
prison/ˈprɪzn/A2nhà tù
In this lesson: a jail
grateful/ˈɡreɪtfl/B1biết ơn
In this lesson: thankful
- Rrulers
leaders, queens, kings
- Ccustoms/ˈkʌstəmz/A2
hải quan
In this lesson: traditions or ways of doing things in a country
ally/ˈælaɪ/B2đồng minh
In this lesson: a friend or partner, especially in times of war
- Eextend friendship
offer to be a friend
ladle/ˈlæɪdəl/B2muôi múc canh
In this lesson: a large spoon
Magellan's Passa sea route discovered by explorer Magellan from Europe to Asia south of South America
- Lland mass
a large area of land
base/beɪs/A2cơ sở
In this lesson: a place where military forces stay
- MMacao
a city near Hong Kong
mark/mɑːrk/A2dấu; đánh dấu
In this lesson: make a symbol or line
- Ccarve up
divide
- NNew World
the name Europeans used for the Americas after they were discovered by explorers
treaty/ˈtriːti/B2hiệp ước
In this lesson: a formal agreement between countries
split/splɪt/B1chia, tách
In this lesson: divide
- Aarrogance/ˈæɹəɡəns/C1
sự kiêu ngạo
In this lesson: thinking you are better or more important than others
- Llegal document
an official paper that states an agreement
- Rright to lay claim
the authority to say that something belongs to you
- Nnon-Catholic land
countries not controlled by a Catholic leader
swear/ˈswɛɚ/B1thề
In this lesson: make a serious promise or oath
- Vvanquish/ˈveɪ̯ŋkwɪʃ/C1
đánh bại hoàn toàn
In this lesson: defeat or overcome someone
enlist/ɪnˈlɪst/B2nhập ngũ; tranh thủ sự giúp đỡ của ai
In this lesson: join for military service
Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.
