phenomena

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現象 The characteristic of being an observable event or fact, especially a remarkable one.

phenomenon = singular (one observable event or fact, especially remarkable) phenomena = plural (more than one such event or fact)

Examples:

  • A solar eclipse is a rare astronomical phenomenon.
  • The rise of remote work became a major phenomenon after the pandemic.
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“You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.

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