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The Smartphone Photographer
@AverageS@pixelfed.social
My Word of the Day today is SCIAGRAPHY. Read the definition at 👉 https://www.pocket-ireland.com/words

Share your words to describe this picture in the comments!

#WordOfTheDay #PocketIreland #Photography #vocabulary #IrishNature
A vertical black and white photograph of a ruined Irish stone castle or tower house. In the foreground, the dark, intricate shadows of leafless tree branches are projected vividly onto the textured, light-grey stone surface of the ruins. The sunlight comes from the side, creating a high-contrast 'sciagraphy' effect. To the left, a tall, narrow turret stands against a clear, pale sky. The mood is atmospheric, ancient, and still, emphasising the rugged textures of the masonry.
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A vertical black and white photograph of a ruined Irish stone castle or tower house. In the foreground, the dark, intricate shadows of leafless tree branches are projected vividly onto the textured, light-grey stone surface of the ruins. The sunlight comes from the side, creating a high-contrast 'sciagraphy' effect. To the left, a tall, narrow turret stands against a clear, pale sky. The mood is atmospheric, ancient, and still, emphasising the rugged textures of the masonry.

The Smartphone Photographer
@AverageS@pixelfed.social
My Word of the Day today is SCIAGRAPHY. Read the definition at 👉 https://www.pocket-ireland.com/words

Share your words to describe this picture in the comments!

#WordOfTheDay #PocketIreland #Photography #vocabulary #IrishNature
A vertical black and white photograph of a ruined Irish stone castle or tower house. In the foreground, the dark, intricate shadows of leafless tree branches are projected vividly onto the textured, light-grey stone surface of the ruins. The sunlight comes from the side, creating a high-contrast 'sciagraphy' effect. To the left, a tall, narrow turret stands against a clear, pale sky. The mood is atmospheric, ancient, and still, emphasising the rugged textures of the masonry.
ALT text

A vertical black and white photograph of a ruined Irish stone castle or tower house. In the foreground, the dark, intricate shadows of leafless tree branches are projected vividly onto the textured, light-grey stone surface of the ruins. The sunlight comes from the side, creating a high-contrast 'sciagraphy' effect. To the left, a tall, narrow turret stands against a clear, pale sky. The mood is atmospheric, ancient, and still, emphasising the rugged textures of the masonry.

The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social

Step into the world of noh — where every mask, movement and word carries centuries of meaning. japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/

japantimes.co.jp

Learning to feel noh: The words that unlock its mystery and emotion

Noh theater’s mystery and emotion unfold through careful understanding of the language used.

The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social

Step into the world of noh — where every mask, movement and word carries centuries of meaning. japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/

japantimes.co.jp

Learning to feel noh: The words that unlock its mystery and emotion

Noh theater’s mystery and emotion unfold through careful understanding of the language used.

The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social

We’re halfway through October, which means the hunt will soon be on for fall foliage. Learn how to ask about the when, where and why in Japanese while exploring the country’s most picturesque photo spots. japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/10/

japantimes.co.jp

The what, where and when of Japan’s autumn leaves

Autumn in Japan is a lesson in color and language — learn how to ask the right questions when it comes to hunting fall foliage.

The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social

We’re halfway through October, which means the hunt will soon be on for fall foliage. Learn how to ask about the when, where and why in Japanese while exploring the country’s most picturesque photo spots. japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/10/

japantimes.co.jp

The what, where and when of Japan’s autumn leaves

Autumn in Japan is a lesson in color and language — learn how to ask the right questions when it comes to hunting fall foliage.

Bamboy
@bamboy@mastodon.gamedev.place · Reply to Bamboy

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📝 Extrudeler (ex-tru-del-er)
noun
(1). one who operates, installs, maintains, or repairs manufacturing equipment relating to the production of extrudel
(2). a machine or device that creates extrudel, either in part or as a primary function

I based my definitions on:
Extrude - verb (2). merriam-webster.com/dictionary
Die - noun (3d). merriam-webster.com/dictionary

Remember, we all collectively make up as we go anyway! 😆

merriam-webster.com

Definition of DIE

to pass from physical life : expire; to pass out of existence : cease; to disappear or subside gradually —often used with away, down, or out… See the full definition

Bamboy
@bamboy@mastodon.gamedev.place

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side of my brain loves fun-sounding words - it latched onto these. Idea popped into my head while trying to learn last week
I made definitions and pronunciations just for fun.

📝 Extrudel (ex-tru-del)
noun
(1). any long, shaped material after it has been forced or extruded through a die, especially in manufacturing
(examples: uncooked spaghetti, red vines candy, many kinds of wire)

(Rhymes with strudel)

Bamboy
@bamboy@mastodon.gamedev.place · Reply to Bamboy

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📝 Extrudeler (ex-tru-del-er)
noun
(1). one who operates, installs, maintains, or repairs manufacturing equipment relating to the production of extrudel
(2). a machine or device that creates extrudel, either in part or as a primary function

I based my definitions on:
Extrude - verb (2). merriam-webster.com/dictionary
Die - noun (3d). merriam-webster.com/dictionary

Remember, we all collectively make up as we go anyway! 😆

merriam-webster.com

Definition of DIE

to pass from physical life : expire; to pass out of existence : cease; to disappear or subside gradually —often used with away, down, or out… See the full definition

Bamboy
@bamboy@mastodon.gamedev.place

(🧵1/2)
side of my brain loves fun-sounding words - it latched onto these. Idea popped into my head while trying to learn last week
I made definitions and pronunciations just for fun.

📝 Extrudel (ex-tru-del)
noun
(1). any long, shaped material after it has been forced or extruded through a die, especially in manufacturing
(examples: uncooked spaghetti, red vines candy, many kinds of wire)

(Rhymes with strudel)

The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social

July 17 is World Emoji Day! But is it only going to be Gen Xers and Millennials that celebrate it? japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/

japantimes.co.jp

An emoji used to say it all. Now it might say too much.

With World Emoji Day approaching, it's a good opportunity to recognize how important these digital pictures have become.

The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social

July 17 is World Emoji Day! But is it only going to be Gen Xers and Millennials that celebrate it? japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/

japantimes.co.jp

An emoji used to say it all. Now it might say too much.

With World Emoji Day approaching, it's a good opportunity to recognize how important these digital pictures have become.

CourtneyCantrell won't go back
@courtcan@mastodon.social

a new-to-me word:

VILIPEND.

Isn't it delightful?!

It means "to express scornfully one's low opinion of" someone or something.

Example sentence:

I experience a likely unhealthy amount of Schadenfreude anytime I read an article or hear a report vilipending the fascist regime of vile misogynist and racist Donald Trump and his sycophantic ilk.

And there's your , y'all. Happy learning!




CourtneyCantrell won't go back
@courtcan@mastodon.social

a new-to-me word:

VILIPEND.

Isn't it delightful?!

It means "to express scornfully one's low opinion of" someone or something.

Example sentence:

I experience a likely unhealthy amount of Schadenfreude anytime I read an article or hear a report vilipending the fascist regime of vile misogynist and racist Donald Trump and his sycophantic ilk.

And there's your , y'all. Happy learning!




The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social

Once you learn the terminology for kabuki, step farther into the world by recognizing the classical Japanese used in its scripts. japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/06/

japantimes.co.jp

Take your first steps into the world of kabuki with these basic terms

The language of Japanese theater is full of double — even triple — meanings. Knowing the terminology is the first step in understanding it.

The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social

Once you learn the terminology for kabuki, step farther into the world by recognizing the classical Japanese used in its scripts. japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/06/

japantimes.co.jp

Take your first steps into the world of kabuki with these basic terms

The language of Japanese theater is full of double — even triple — meanings. Knowing the terminology is the first step in understanding it.

ResearchBuzz: Firehose
@researchbuzz_firehose@rbfirehose.com

Mashable: Aura farming? Fanum tax? 2025’s most viral internet slang, explained . “Each year, the internet births a new lexicon, one that’s as fast-moving and unpredictable as the online trends that fuel it. 2025 is no different, with a fresh crop of viral slang that’s quickly become shorthand for everything from viral moments to internet culture’s quirks.” Based on YouTube and other […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/06/08/mashable-aura-farming-fanum-tax-2025s-most-viral-internet-slang-explained/

rbfirehose.com

Mashable: Aura farming? Fanum tax? 2025’s most viral internet slang, explained | ResearchBuzz: Firehose

ResearchBuzz: Firehose
@researchbuzz_firehose@rbfirehose.com

Mashable: Aura farming? Fanum tax? 2025’s most viral internet slang, explained . “Each year, the internet births a new lexicon, one that’s as fast-moving and unpredictable as the online trends that fuel it. 2025 is no different, with a fresh crop of viral slang that’s quickly become shorthand for everything from viral moments to internet culture’s quirks.” Based on YouTube and other […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/06/08/mashable-aura-farming-fanum-tax-2025s-most-viral-internet-slang-explained/

rbfirehose.com

Mashable: Aura farming? Fanum tax? 2025’s most viral internet slang, explained | ResearchBuzz: Firehose

Fedify: ActivityPub server framework
@fedify@hollo.social

While 's API provides comprehensive support for and major vendor extensions, its code-generation approach makes runtime extensions challenging. However, the project welcomes contributions to expand the supported types and properties.

Fedify accepts vocabulary contributions when they meet any of these criteria:

  • Documented in FEP (Fediverse Enhancement Proposals) or equivalent specification
  • Already adopted by widely-used implementations like Mastodon or Pleroma
  • Thoroughly discussed within the Fedify community (Discord, Matrix, GitHub Discussions)

Contributing new vocabulary is straightforward. The vocabulary definitions live in YAML files within the fedify/vocab/ directory. To add a new type, create a new .yaml file. To add properties to existing types, extend the properties section in the relevant .yaml file.

This approach ensures Fedify's vocabulary coverage grows with the fediverse ecosystem while maintaining type safety and comprehensive documentation. If you're working with custom ActivityPub extensions, consider contributing them upstream to benefit the entire community.

For detailed guidance on the contribution process, see the Extending the vocabulary section in Fedify's docs.

unstable.fedify.dev

Vocabulary | Fedify

The Activity Vocabulary is a collection of type-safe objects that represent the Activity Vocabulary and the vendor-specific extensions. This section explains the key features of the objects.

Fedify: ActivityPub server framework
@fedify@hollo.social

While 's API provides comprehensive support for and major vendor extensions, its code-generation approach makes runtime extensions challenging. However, the project welcomes contributions to expand the supported types and properties.

Fedify accepts vocabulary contributions when they meet any of these criteria:

  • Documented in FEP (Fediverse Enhancement Proposals) or equivalent specification
  • Already adopted by widely-used implementations like Mastodon or Pleroma
  • Thoroughly discussed within the Fedify community (Discord, Matrix, GitHub Discussions)

Contributing new vocabulary is straightforward. The vocabulary definitions live in YAML files within the fedify/vocab/ directory. To add a new type, create a new .yaml file. To add properties to existing types, extend the properties section in the relevant .yaml file.

This approach ensures Fedify's vocabulary coverage grows with the fediverse ecosystem while maintaining type safety and comprehensive documentation. If you're working with custom ActivityPub extensions, consider contributing them upstream to benefit the entire community.

For detailed guidance on the contribution process, see the Extending the vocabulary section in Fedify's docs.

unstable.fedify.dev

Vocabulary | Fedify

The Activity Vocabulary is a collection of type-safe objects that represent the Activity Vocabulary and the vendor-specific extensions. This section explains the key features of the objects.

Fedify: ActivityPub server framework
@fedify@hollo.social

While 's API provides comprehensive support for and major vendor extensions, its code-generation approach makes runtime extensions challenging. However, the project welcomes contributions to expand the supported types and properties.

Fedify accepts vocabulary contributions when they meet any of these criteria:

  • Documented in FEP (Fediverse Enhancement Proposals) or equivalent specification
  • Already adopted by widely-used implementations like Mastodon or Pleroma
  • Thoroughly discussed within the Fedify community (Discord, Matrix, GitHub Discussions)

Contributing new vocabulary is straightforward. The vocabulary definitions live in YAML files within the fedify/vocab/ directory. To add a new type, create a new .yaml file. To add properties to existing types, extend the properties section in the relevant .yaml file.

This approach ensures Fedify's vocabulary coverage grows with the fediverse ecosystem while maintaining type safety and comprehensive documentation. If you're working with custom ActivityPub extensions, consider contributing them upstream to benefit the entire community.

For detailed guidance on the contribution process, see the Extending the vocabulary section in Fedify's docs.

unstable.fedify.dev

Vocabulary | Fedify

The Activity Vocabulary is a collection of type-safe objects that represent the Activity Vocabulary and the vendor-specific extensions. This section explains the key features of the objects.

Fedify: ActivityPub server framework
@fedify@hollo.social

While 's API provides comprehensive support for and major vendor extensions, its code-generation approach makes runtime extensions challenging. However, the project welcomes contributions to expand the supported types and properties.

Fedify accepts vocabulary contributions when they meet any of these criteria:

  • Documented in FEP (Fediverse Enhancement Proposals) or equivalent specification
  • Already adopted by widely-used implementations like Mastodon or Pleroma
  • Thoroughly discussed within the Fedify community (Discord, Matrix, GitHub Discussions)

Contributing new vocabulary is straightforward. The vocabulary definitions live in YAML files within the fedify/vocab/ directory. To add a new type, create a new .yaml file. To add properties to existing types, extend the properties section in the relevant .yaml file.

This approach ensures Fedify's vocabulary coverage grows with the fediverse ecosystem while maintaining type safety and comprehensive documentation. If you're working with custom ActivityPub extensions, consider contributing them upstream to benefit the entire community.

For detailed guidance on the contribution process, see the Extending the vocabulary section in Fedify's docs.

unstable.fedify.dev

Vocabulary | Fedify

The Activity Vocabulary is a collection of type-safe objects that represent the Activity Vocabulary and the vendor-specific extensions. This section explains the key features of the objects.

The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social

Translating manga isn’t just about words — it’s about tone, culture and avoiding flame wars. From honorifics to onomatopoeia, here’s why manga translation is a high-stakes art form. japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/05/

japantimes.co.jp

Manga translators walk a fine line between meaning and mayhem

Manga translators face linguistic puzzles, cultural minefields and online backlash — all for the love of a perfectly written speech bubble.

The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social

As the U.S. officially designates English as its national language, Japan is taking a different path that is partially the result of a rise in foreign tourists. japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/03/

japantimes.co.jp

Can we make it official? Language in the age of Trump.

The United States made English its main language, but in Japan things seem to be heading in a different way.

The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social

As the U.S. officially designates English as its national language, Japan is taking a different path that is partially the result of a rise in foreign tourists. japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/03/

japantimes.co.jp

Can we make it official? Language in the age of Trump.

The United States made English its main language, but in Japan things seem to be heading in a different way.

The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social

Your Japanese friends may be hearing terms like "DEI" and "woke" a lot in the news, words that are difficult to translate directly. Learn Japanese phrases that explain context and nuance to help them out. japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/02/

japantimes.co.jp

DEI, woke and 'forest bathing': When a direct translation just won't cut it

Take a three-step approach that includes context and nuance when describing buzzwords and complicated terminology.

The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social

Your Japanese friends may be hearing terms like "DEI" and "woke" a lot in the news, words that are difficult to translate directly. Learn Japanese phrases that explain context and nuance to help them out. japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/02/

japantimes.co.jp

DEI, woke and 'forest bathing': When a direct translation just won't cut it

Take a three-step approach that includes context and nuance when describing buzzwords and complicated terminology.

Krononaut Moon 🌕 🌑 🌕
@KronoMoon@me.dm

 
Today's : ELSEWHEN
with Anu Garg

❛❛ Unlike a — a region of from which you cannot escape if you get too close — a is a region into which you would disappear only to reappear or . ❜❜ 2001 May 20

🔗 Wordsmith.org/words/elsewhen.h 2025 Jan 06
🔗 Wikipedia.org/wiki/Anu_Garg …

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