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9 months

I felt this

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@_alexdayo

3 months

やっぱり近所の桜は一番綺麗だな〜 My neighborhood is so much lovelier than those crowded tourist hellscapes.

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@_alexdayo

1 year

The story of that young foreign woman going to the doctor in Japan for something minor and getting her spine punctured leaving her disabled and in excruciating chronic pain is enough to make me not trust any doctor here ever again.

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@_alexdayo

5 months

Snow Day in Tokyo ❄️

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@_alexdayo

2 months

I’m not even a big account but ppl still find a way to come for me like “white foreigners don’t belong in Japan!” I went to a Japanese university, work for a Japanese company, have a valid visa, am engaged to a Japanese person… where do you suggest I go?

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@_alexdayo

6 months

My team went to HAWAII and none of the foreign staff were invited 🥴

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6 months

Boy, do offices in Japan just LOVE to exclude their foreign language workers from special activities. Woman at the desk next to mine: "Hey, are you coming to the new years party tonight?" Me: "Well, this is the first I'm hearing about this, so no."

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@_alexdayo

1 year

Really? Based on my resume info that says I have 6 years of experience in my field and a minimum salary requirement they tell me I’d be interested in a part-time, ¥1200-yen-an-hour, operating-staff position? The jokes don’t stop with this site!

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@_alexdayo

9 months

Shout out to my Americans abroad 🫶🏻

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@_alexdayo

2 years

When you go to a foreign-owned restaurant in Japan, do you speak to them in Japanese or another language? I default to Japanese unless they speak to me in English first (which I think is the right way to go about it bc you can’t assume everyone knows English).

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@_alexdayo

2 years

I flew domestically in Japan for the first time and wow, is it really always that easy? I printed my boarding pass from a machine, didn’t have to show my ID at all, didn’t have to weigh my carry on, didn’t have to take my shoes off… I never knew!

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@_alexdayo

2 years

Can someone tell me why this grandpa is wearing this on the morning news? 😂

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@_alexdayo

3 months

Please don’t go yet.

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@_alexdayo

1 year

That whole conversation about making friends in Japan is 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 Here’s my two cents: Elitist attitudes about Japan have always been there. Whether is about your language level, job, partner, etc. I started noticing it when I applied for the JET Program years ago. Avoid Reddit -

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@_alexdayo

4 years

@_shiopan When I was searching for an apartment the staff called various landlords to check if foreigners were OK, and I had some ask what /kind/ of foreigner. I told them American, and they still asked what /kind/ of American. That was racism clear as day toward anyone but white people.

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@_alexdayo

6 months

I almost felt shame about living in JP for seven years and just now passing N2, but when I say I never study, that’s the truth. My college degree had me at N4, and I never took another class. Being able to function at this level through just changing my environment is wild to me.

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@_alexdayo

5 months

Anyone figure out the mystery of why Japanese houses get so dusty? It’s really an abnormal amount of dust…

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@_alexdayo

3 months

Tokyo has awakened 🦋

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@_alexdayo

4 years

Hellllo TL, any long term residents of Japan wanna be pals? I’m sick of losing everyone who have decided they’ve had enough of this country. 🥺

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@_alexdayo

3 months

If only the flowers knew how much the humans adore them.

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@_alexdayo

3 months

For 外人 with 日本人 partners… how close are you with their parents and do you use formal/informal speech with them? Asking for myself!

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@_alexdayo

1 year

Oh yeah… a day late but happy Japanniversary to me! Six years in Tokyo. I’m more stable than I’ve ever been, and pretty happy overall. That’s all I can ask for!

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@_alexdayo

2 months

Ever see a recipe that looks bomb but u just know it’ll be impossible to make w ingredients found in a basic Japanese kitchen? Happens all the time. I have to exclusively use JP recipes if I don’t want to spend a fortune on imported products. Plus, how many of you have an oven?😂

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@_alexdayo

2 years

People outside of Japan that ask, “Oh people still care about covid there?” My question is: and you don’t??? Why are they making me feel like this country is “so behind” on something that is still very real and affecting people?

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@_alexdayo

2 years

And after 5 years you are by law allowed to become a permanent employee, but either they’ll fire you before that or they will cut your pay so much you’ll say no. 🥲

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@UnseenJapanSite

2 years

Foreigners living in Japan long term (5+ years) have a hard time securing full time work, with 36% - 2x the national average - stuck in contracts jobs, according to a new government study on wages in Japan.

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@_alexdayo

2 years

I hate how I could have this amazing community of friends by now but they all chose to dip from this country. If we all just stayed maybe it WOULD be more diverse. Signed, a tired 30 yr old who is sick of trying to find new best friends from scratch every year.

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@_alexdayo

2 years

I’m putting myself on blast with this. Unmarked card included so you can play too. 😂

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@_alexdayo

2 months

Helping bumbling tourists out because it’s so painful to watch the staff try to communicate. If you come to Japan without any language skills please speak slowly / use Google translate!

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@_alexdayo

7 months

Koishikawa Korakuen — Magical Time of Year 🍁

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@_alexdayo

1 year

This cloud over Tokyo today ❣️

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@_alexdayo

1 year

and it’s natural to find comfort in others who speak your native language and are going through the same struggles. Be friends with whoever you want, but the elitist way of thinking here sucks. We should all be more supportive of each other in this small community.

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@_alexdayo

2 months

What a surprise to see the neighbors have cats 💞

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@_alexdayo

2 years

Americans that wanna move abroad now, I have one thing to say to you: good luck! You’ll be met with a myriad of other issues in your new country too. Japan is great if you’re seeking a place to escape gun violence, but abortion/queer rights ain’t it.

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@_alexdayo

3 months

Why are fragrances gendered? Do men need to smell like smoked leather and do women need to smell like jasmine flowers?

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@_alexdayo

2 years

Hating on people that watch tv with subtitles in their first language is not the personality trait you think it is. They’re always on in my house for obvious reasons, but even when I’m alone I use them. I can’t hear what these people are mumbling half the time. Let us live!!!!

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@_alexdayo

7 months

Why do I suddenly find myself reading content from people who think teaching isn’t a valid career? If you dismiss it as “having fun for a year abroad” I will simply block you! Yes, the jobs are underpaid, but they are still worth doing & help a lot of people.

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@_alexdayo

11 months

Hakone. We saw Fuji at sunset by chance. The next day it was hidden in the clouds and several people told us they came there specifically to see it and were disappointed.

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@_alexdayo

10 months

@itsmegangraves A bunch of people on there multiple times and they think we wouldn’t notice? 😂

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@_alexdayo

4 years

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@_alexdayo

4 years

Something I hate about Tokyo (does this happen elsewhere?) is that I pay an extra full month’s rent every two years to renew my apartment lease, but on the off year I still have to pay an extra ¥10,000 in fees? Why? I’ve paid enough! 😤

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@_alexdayo

1 year

But as a minority, it can make you bitter to see others who look like you succeed and chalk it up to not having gaijin friends or passing N1. Many of us are trying to find our place here — struggling to improve our language level, get a better job, or make and retain friends —

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@_alexdayo

2 years

Anyone else who has moved out of the US kinda just a little terrified that you could be caught in a shooting when you go back? What if I bring my bf back to visit and someone attacks him for being Asian? Idk. Hard not to have these thoughts. Probably delusional to a point.

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@_alexdayo

1 year

Here’s a link to her profile.

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@_alexdayo

4 months

I found the sakura 🥹

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@_alexdayo

11 months

Nikko. A place worth visiting every season. ⛩️

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@_alexdayo

4 years

Found in the supermarket today

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@_alexdayo

1 year

Last meal in Japan before the long journey

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@_alexdayo

4 years

Oh I almost missed it but happy Japanniversary to me! 3 years of living in Tokyo~ 🥳

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@_alexdayo

14 days

You think trying to get a place as a foreigner is bad? Try being a foreigner with a pet cat. Your options are severely limited.

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@_alexdayo

2 years

Hanging out with people with big dreams can be exhausting when you just aren’t there right now. They keep coming at you with questions. No, I don’t have some ultimate goal. I just want a nice home, to travel, and not have to think about spending a little extra on things.

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@_alexdayo

1 year

Something I’m sure all of us Gtwitter folks have gotten is the “I’m coming to Japan what should I do” message. I just have to laugh. Don’t send messages like that! Be SPECIFIC. Where? How long? What do you like to do? What’s your budget? I cannot plan your trip lol.

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@_alexdayo

4 years

Why is Japanese music so bad to me? I’ve found some that I like over the years but I can’t get into most of it.

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@_alexdayo

5 months

Americans always assume that I can get dual citizenship in Japan. Not even people born with a Japanese parent are legally allowed dual citizenship. You must forfeit one when you become an adult (though many fly under the radar).

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@_alexdayo

2 years

Just realized it’s my Japanniversary today! 5 years already.🗼🍣🌸㊗️🎏

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@_alexdayo

3 months

芝桜

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@_alexdayo

2 years

Spider Lilies / 彼岸花

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@_alexdayo

28 days

@writerofscratch I believe many of them are coming to Japan once in their lifetime or for the first time. Of course they want to see Kyoto or Tokyo, there’s no escaping that. I love a rural onsen town, but that wouldn’t be my first stop in the country.

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@_alexdayo

6 months

@Michanoku I probably wouldn’t want to go with them anyway. It would be amazing to get a stipend toward a plane ticket to see my family instead. And we organize our own parties at least. Japanese staff are free to come but most don’t because of kids/overtime/whatnot.

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@_alexdayo

5 months

Plum Blossom Festival 💞

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@_alexdayo

1 year

Like a scene out of an anime.

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@_alexdayo

1 year

My assistant’s first day on the job.

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@_alexdayo

1 year

like the plague if you are optimistic. This is just another one of those situations. As a Japanese person, you *probably* wouldn’t notice or understand. You’d probably think, “Wow! This person has adapted to life here really well. Good for them.”

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@_alexdayo

4 months

The news today: “Godzilla: Chief of Police for a Day” 😆 Only in Japan…

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@_alexdayo

2 months

(This is strictly about me and doesn’t speak for or about people in other situations.)

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@_alexdayo

2 years

Listen— I used to trash talk the people in full-body rash guards at the beach. I thought it was overkill. UNTIL I got the worst sun poisoning of my life while snorkeling. Now I always wear at least the top. Better safe than sorry y’all. Let us live!

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@_alexdayo

2 months

@dadsweb67 People don’t seem to understand that foods like apple sauce and baked potatoes are also “processed.”

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@_alexdayo

1 year

ねこの日！

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@_alexdayo

22 days

@sighyam Show them this doc. Sad stuff.

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@_alexdayo

1 month

Some of you should take the same approach instead of arguing with people about Japan 🙈

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@_alexdayo

2 months

Ramen for your timeline 🍜

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@_alexdayo

10 months

I’m just feeling utterly miserable for no good reason lately. A have a few plans with friends coming up. Relationship is peaceful. Job is as usual. Making some travel plans. So why? And I wonder if I would feel like this no matter where I was in the world.

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@_alexdayo

2 years

On the other hand I didn’t blink an eye when I was in Korea and used English to order at several places we went. And that is largely due to me not knowing Korean, but idk the level of awkward I feel is totally different in Japan in these situations.

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@_alexdayo

2 years

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@_alexdayo

1 year

~Feelings Dump~ I have no community left in Japan, & it’s pretty disheartening. One moment I crave it and the next I just want to be left alone though. I’m so hot and cold. I just miss my forever friends because it’s natural and easy with them.

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@_alexdayo

9 months

I used to be that person complaining about Japanese people making plans exactly 1 month and 3 days in advance, but now I’m like that too. It takes effort to get me to be social. For better or for worse? Who knows.

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@_alexdayo

1 year

Today I hiked 10km! Accomplished the Mukashi Michi in Okutama. 🙌🏻

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@_alexdayo

4 years

Every time I open Facebook (that’s my first mistake) I’m reminded of the awful views many people in Wisconsin have and it ruins my day.

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@_alexdayo

8 months

Fukushima ❤️ Classic streets, dreamy fall colors, and plenty of delicious nihonshu

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@_alexdayo

2 years

I’ve lived in Japan since working full-time and it just dawned on me that because of that I don’t know what it’s like to live in the US and actually have money to spend. 😆 I wonder how fun it is in comparison to here?

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@_alexdayo

1 year

Felt cute under the yaezakura 🌸

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@_alexdayo

2 months

@LMcshield This is just about Twitter trolls. I have nothing to prove to them as I know my legal status. Even if I had citizenship, these people wouldn’t stop!

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@_alexdayo

4 months

“Visit London! Visit Amsterdam! Visit Portland! Visit Melbourne!” they all say in unison while my salary never budges an inch, the yen weakens, and cost of living increases. 🥲 I’d love to see your countries but it’s better if you come to Japan at this point.

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@_alexdayo

5 years

@ReinaScully Tattoos are NOT illegal stop spreading misinformation. Also by an icon getting a tattoo in Japanese-wrong or not- it helps to NORMALIZE it in society and change opinions. -An active member of society with a sleeve in Tokyo.

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@_alexdayo

2 years

I’ve been falling asleep earlier and earlier lately 🙈

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@_alexdayo

9 months

@latkedelrey The Japanese way 🧖🏻‍♀️

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@_alexdayo

2 years

People are shocked when I say I wanted to start a new life and move out of the US. They don’t realize how awful it can be to live there, especially if you’re poor.

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@_alexdayo

8 months

Weekends with beautiful views, good food, and good friends keep me going. 🩵

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@_alexdayo

2 months

Ummm were y’all aware that this exists? 🥴 I feel like this is a breeding ground for trolls.

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@_alexdayo

4 years

Guys!!! I won a switch in the Geo lottery!!!!! Fuck yes. (I still have to pay ofc but it’s nearly impossible to get one so this is great!)

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@_alexdayo

2 months

Dreaming

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@_alexdayo

2 years

@roppongigumi He looks just like this actor to me 😅

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@_alexdayo

8 months

I don’t feel connected to any American holidays so Thanksgiving just passed me by. Props to you who have lived abroad 10+ years and still celebrate.

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@_alexdayo

9 months

Hiked Mt. Ohyama in Isehara, Kanagawa for the first time 🌈

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@_alexdayo

4 months

It’s finally here 🤍 日本橋 | 3月

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@_alexdayo

1 month

Anyone else feeling like 2024 is a huge year of change? So many people I know are making moves, disrupting their lives, building or breaking, myself included.

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@_alexdayo

6 months

We did it y’all ☺️

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@_alexdayo

2 years

Why’s it so hard to put down my phone and pick up a book? I wanna be someone who reads more, but my brain says otherwise.

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@_alexdayo

2 years

The poor lil #tanuki came back.

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@_alexdayo

2 years

@rcampbelltokyo This tweet wasn’t supposed to get more than two likes. I never imagined the person themselves would see it! I’m so sorry for dragging you on twitter! 🫣

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@_alexdayo

2 years

*replies to a controversial tweet* *rethinks my decision and realizes I do not want attention good or bad* *deletes*

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@_alexdayo

4 months

What I’m coming to realize about friendships is… small groups > big parties experiences > dinners I would rather make core memories with my friends that don’t revolve around simply eating and drinking. Sadly, it’s so hard to schedule things with people.

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