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Kuuki o yomu (空気を読む) in AP Japanese Language and Culture

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Definition

the social skill of sensing the atmosphere of a situation and adjusting one’s words or behavior to fit unspoken expectations

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Topic 6.1: 6.1 Global Communication | 国際コミュニケーション

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