Crime & Mystery Japanese Vocab

Example Sentences:

アリバイが彼女の無罪を証拠立てている。aribai ga kanojyo no muzai wo shoukoudateteiru. The alibi points to her innocence.

その殺人者の正体は手がかりが全くなかった。sono satsujinsha no shoutai wa tegakari ga mattaku nakatta. There was no clue as to the identity of the murderer. 

彼はいかにも私の親友らしく見せかけた。kare wa ikanimo watashi no shinyuurashiku misekaketa. He posed as my close friend. 

警察が容疑者を捕まえた。keisatsu ga yougisha wo tsukamaeta. The police arrested the suspect. 

彼女は内緒で私にその話をした。kanojyo wa naisho de sono hanashi wo shita. She told me that story in confidence.

i hope youre all lying and hyping your cv/resume’s up

i have never gotten an interview and not been offered a job position after it

I mean lets be honest if everyone else is gassing theirs up like no tomorrow and you’re being as honest as you can who th are the recruitment team going to be more interested in

There’s people working in my banks head office with me WITH MUCH MORE EXPERIENCE than me BUT ARE GETTING PAID LESS

we’re doing the exact same job role

the point I’m trying to make here is if you’ve handled finances for a company you’re now what i would call a treasurer my g, if you’ve done admin work you are now a secretary (or as I’ve put Management secretary)

you help some kid with his homework? you’re a private tutor.

keep your bullets points for the job role as concise and important sounding as possible AND ALWAYS EMPHASIS THAT YOURE A TEAM PLAYER IF YOURE GOING TO WORK IN A TEAM.

go into that interview room and get your story straight the night before and remember that interviews are two way conversatons yes they might be grilling you but at the end of it make sure to grill them BACK. do you have any hesitations about my qualifications? my suitability for the job? any feedback on my cv? how long have you been working at this company? do you like it here? whats the work environment like?

I ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS GET THE SAME FEEDBACK WHEN THEY GET BACK IN TOUCH WITH ME

“ive never been asked those questions before” / “you were one of the strongest candidates”

throughout the interview emphasise that youre about progression, that you want more responsibilities than you did at your previous job, tell them the hours here are more suitable for me than my last ones were, AND WHEN IT COMES TO SALARY NEGOTIATION its all about continuity. tell them again that it boils down to progression. make up a reasonable figure for how much you were paid in your last role (do your research for how much the industry youre applying to or the role youre applying for pays, base it on that) tell them you expect more than you were previously paid. do not give them a figure. progression is your primary focus, tell them if youre progressing youre happy. leave it at that.

LIE THROUGH YOUR TEETH AND GET THAT MONEY

When you guys have visited potential apartments, what kind of questions did you ask besides the basics like what rent and utilities include?

Here are questions I didn’t ask but should have: what does the basement look like?

What measures are taken to secure the building ?

Are the walls thin? Brief info of who lives in the building. Are they college kids? People that work through the day? Elderly? Is it a mix? Where does the garbage go?

Can I pay rent bi-weekly? What kind of fuses does the apartment use? (My fuse box is in the basement. If I blow a fuse I have to replace it myself. They screw until the box. All of which I didn’t know until it happend and I was sitting in the dark suddenly)

Who do I call for repairs? (If it’s a private rental) Am I allowed to paint the walls? Is there any additional storage? Do you do regular pest control?

LAUNDRY FACILITIES Definitely ask about security Whether subletting is allowed (esp if you’re in college and might want to sublet for the summer) If you have a car, whether there’s parking/how much it costs What kind of heating/AC there is Procedure/response time for any maintenance How mail/packages are received/protected from theft (seriously people stealing your packages can be a huge problem) What kind of verification of your salary will they want, and in what circumstances will they accept a guarantor instead? Whether the apartment is furnished

Assuming you are in the middle of looking at/choosing between places: When does the lease start? Are you going to give preference to people based on when they can move in? Whether groups of a certain number of people get preference Really anything about who they prioritize for applications, it can save you a lot of trouble in trying to apply to places you’ll never get into

count the outlets, ask about recycling policies, ask if there’s a noise restriction (nothing loud after midnight, everything goes on the weekend, etc)

What are the upfront fees for moving in? (1 month, brokers, 1 month security fee?)

Is there a credit check fee? (shouldn’t be over $25. shouldn’t even exist really but credit check fees at $125, 150? robbery)

Ask about the intercom system, ask about security cameras, ask about the locks on the front door. One place I looked at, the building was locked, and the broker jimmied the front door open with his business card. If the broker could do it, so could a rapist

Is there a live-in super? (godsends, heroes) If so ask to meet them. A lazy, ignorant, or uncaring super is a nightmare waiting to happen. An active, interested, proud one is excellent, even better if they’re union

How do I pay my rent? (Check, money order?) Can I pay online? (If check/money order mailed in is the only way, make sure to get receipts for sending the rent out every month!! Critical!! Keep your proof of payments made on time every time in case they get on some foul shit. Landlords are out  here to screw you and make money)

When does the lease renew? Can I negotiate a two-year option at a reduced monthly rate? Can I get $50, $100, $200 off the rent? (it doesn’t hurt to ask!!) Does the rent go up significantly after a year, two years? (Places with “introductory rents” or rent deals may do this to you… you may not be able to afford that apt once it goes up to its regular price!)

Is this apt rent-controlled or rent-stabilized? (NYC thing, godsend)

Have there ever been bed bugs in this apartment/in this building? (at least in nyc they are legally obligated to disclose this to you i believe)

What documents do they REALLY NEED for the application? (lots of places will want a former landlord recommendation letter… lots of places will also just let that shit slide if you have most of your packet together)

When is the apt available for moving in? Can I start the move-in process earlier than my lease start date? If so, will prorated rent be added onto my bill or no? (some places will nickel and dime you with that shit)

not something for asking the realtors, necessarily, but important rights you should be aware of as a tenant:

when and for what reasons are your landlords allowed to enter your home? how much of a notice should they give you before entering?

can the landlord make modifications to your home or apartment without your approval? to what extent?

what are the options and conditions for breaking your lease early if there’s an emergency? (this is ESPECIALLY important for anyone moving to a new state/considerable distance where you are not able to visit the apartment/home before you rent – students get taken advantage of ALL THE TIME with this shit)

if your first or last month at the property is a partial stay (i.e. you move in on july 15th, and rent is typically due on the first) make sure you don’t pay the full first month’s rent before you know the area laws! in many states, you are only legally required to pay for the time you are occupying the property

is renter’s insurance necessary? many apartments want at least 30k coverage, which can run a couple hundred dollars extra per year

are the landlords/property management liable for crimes on the property? for example, if your car was broken into. if not GET RENTER’S INSURANCE

-ask if there’s any property upkeep you can do to get a bit off the rent (aka, can they take 100$ off the monthly rent if you maintain the lawns/garden, etc.) 

-ask if there’s been any consistent/frequent trouble with electricity/internet connectivity/cable if you have it

-what KIND of electricity? 

-what kind of heating (hot water/electric)

-how secure is the neighborhood (if you don’t know) 

-ANY PLUMBING ISSUES? check ALL the fucking taps, the showers, EVERYTHING WITH WATER to make sure it all works right. 

Probably already covered in the heating aspect but - check the windows/window frames. I’ve now lived in two separate places that have had wooden frames - one with single pane windows and the other the frames had warped so much that in two rooms there was a considerable gap between the window and the frame when the window was “shut”

Landlord access (if it’s not a live in landlord) is a biggie - I’ve been hit by this before and have heard of worse cases too. Make sure you hold them accountable to what they put in the contract.

And talking of contracts - do not sign anything without reading it thoroughly, twice. I repeat - DO. NOT. SIGN. ANYTHING. WITHOUT. READING. IT. TWICE. And if you don’t understand something or agree with it, bring it up BEFORE you sign. My mother instilled that in me when I was a kid and it stuck. Luckily, as my second landlord tried to rush me through some dodgy paperwork once…

Before you move in, try to really inspect the place for things that need fixing or repairing or repainting (because even though they may have fixed up the place, they may not have done it well). If you see anything wrong tell the landlord right away but also make sure to take photos of it and document it just in case the landlord never has it fixed or they never fix it properly. So when it’s time for you to move out, you can show that the damage was already there when you moved in and shouldn’t be taken out of your deposit. Because they will look for any little thing that will allow them to dock from your deposit.

I am going to print this out, laminate it, and keep it with my gloves and spade.

Dreaming of a springtime garden.

OHHHHH I can totally use this!

ALL I WANT AND ALL I NEED IS TO PLANT A GARDEN TO PLAN A GARDEN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqJoVlnmdFQ

my parents aren’t teaching me life lessons.

#i need some adults to TEACH ME SHIT ABOUT LIFE

I’m an adult.

Some shit about life, from a bonafide adult:

Do not buy generic brand spaghetti sauce either.

Always check the type of light bulb that goes in lamps. A 60w is not interchangeable with a 40w.

Dollar store batteries work just as well as store brand.

~~Medications~~

Over the counter medications (stuff you can buy right off the shelf no prescription needed) have a name brand and a generic name. ALWAYS buy generic if it’s available it is literally the same thing and way cheaper usually.

Some names to remember when you’re looking for meds!

Acetaminophen = Tylenol

Used to treat pain and reduce fever. Do not take with Ibuprofen.

Ibuprofen = Advil, Midol, Motrin

Used for pain and fever, is an anti-inflammtory. Is good for period cramps because it is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).

Naproxen = Aleve, Naprosyn

Treats fever, pain, arthritis pain, gout, period cramps, tendinitis, headache, backache, and toothache. Is also an NSAID.

Acetaminophen + Asprin + Caffeine = Excedrin

Usually marketed as “Migraine Relief” as a generic.

Asprin = Bayer

Use for pain, fever, arthritis, and inflammation. Makes you bleed easily so should not be used for periods. Might reduce risk of heart attacks.\

Triple Antibiotic Ointment = Neosporin

Used on cuts, sores, and scrapes to reduce risk of infection and promote healing.

Also a general mutli-vitamin isn’t a bad idea and if you don’t get a lot of fruits or milk/sunshine in your diet you might want to get vitamins C and D specifically for daily use.

if you do accidentally lapse and put dawn in your dishwasher, run it empty and put hair conditioner where the detergent goes. that’ll clean it out (tip given to me by dorm custodian when roommate did the thing).

if you live off ramen, add stuff to it! add veggies you like, don’t use the whole flavor packet to cut down on sodium and msg or don’t use it at all and add your own spices.

if you’re making something with potatoes in it (beans, stew) potatoes are done when you can easily stab a fork through them.

you can microwave a hotdog as long as you put it in a microwave safe container of water. microwaves work by making water molecules vibrate. also, when reheating rice leftovers, add a small amount of water, like maybe a spoonfull, so it doesn’t get hard and crunchy.

the rice cooking advice above is for long grain rice. if you’re making short or medium grain rice, a 1:1 ratio (one cup water for one cup rice) is better, so the rice doesn’t come out too mushy.

buy a few cans of chicken. wholesale club stores like sam’s, costco, or bj’s tend to carry multipacks for a good price. they’re incredibly useful for when you forget to defrost meat.

buy meat on sale and put it in the freezer. buy vegetables on sale, and put them in the freezer. frozen veggies are often as flavorful and good as fresh ones, keep longer, and often come in microwaveable bags or with microwave directions.

soak ink stains in milk to help get them out or at least lighten them.

soak blood stains in water as soon as possible, with a bit of detergent or stain remover. scrub at them. use cold water, heat binds proteins to fabric. tbh, there’s no real need to change the washer from cold-cold setting unless the thing you’re washing says to wash in warm water.

acetone, found in most nail polish removers, dissolves super glue.

YOU’RE ALL DOING GOD’S WORK BLESS YOU

Takes pictures, have prints made and put them in photo albums. Be IN the pictures, have someone take pictures of you and your friends. Get over not looking perfect in thw picture. Someday that friend might be gone and those pictures might be all you’ll have, you will want to be in them. I made that mistake with my best friend, i always felt weird asking for a picture together… he died of cancer January of 2014 and now i have no pictures of us together. Its my only regret in life.

This is really helpful, thank you all!

I’m the newest of new adults but I’m gonna throw these little tips in there. IF YOU HAVE AN OLD CAR: 

-coolant or water if your car overheats (coolant is preferable cause it won’t hurt the engine in the long run but hey i know money is tight) 

-flashlight in case you break down at night and need to check under the hood and your phone is dead

-SPARE TIRE. 

-jumper cables.you will at some point leave your lights on. you just will. 

AAA or any other road side service is never a bad investment i swear. (try to mooch it off your parents as long as you can though) 

Know how to change a tire. You’re going to need to do it at some point in time and you can’t always rely on someone else to do it for you.

Don’t be afraid to go to your local food bank. They are there for a reason.

Don’t be ashamed to ask for help period. Life is hard, everyone needs help occasionally.

You can put a LOWER wattage bulb in a lamp that says it’s for a higher one, but don’t put a HIGHER wattage bulb in. Also, watts refer to the amount of electricity used. LUMENS refers to the amount of light put out, and can vary quite a bit between brands, even though the wattage is the same. Look for the one with the highest lumens unless you actually want a slightly dimmer bulb in a certain location. Those dollar store batteries? Fine if they’re alkaline. “Heavy-duty” batteries, however, won’t last nearly as long. You can microwave a hot dog and bun simply by wrapping them in a toweling for a minute, less if you don’t want them scalding hot.

Reblogging to save lives.

Two adulting (kitchen-related) tips from me!

1. Buy a roll of parchment paper from the cooking shit aisle. A big roll will last you for-fucking-ever. Pretty much any time you’re using a baking pan you can line it with that stuff and save yourself A: food sticking to the pan and B: it’s a quick rinse and it’s clean.

2. Bread can get fucking expensive, so make your own. A bigass bag of flour and a bag of active dry yeast (store it in the friiiiidge!!!) works out a FUCK of a lot cheaper than buying bread at the store, and you can do so much more with it. Bread, pizza, rolls, cinnibuns, homemade pizza pockets. It seems intimidating but it’s stupid easy.

Seriously. It’s stupid simple to make, and most of the “3 hours” to make it is sitting around surfing the internet or doing whatever the fuck you want while the dough rises. If you have an afternoon free once a week to sit and play video games or surf the net, you have the time to make your own bread on the cheap. Here’s my simple-as-fuck recipe:

Boom. You have bread dough. Here are some baking times and uses for ya:

You can add whatever you want to the dough for some variety, just if it’s dried spices remember you really only need 1-ish tablespoons. I personally like making bread with about 1 tablespoon of dill in the dough. Roll it out flat, sprinkle it with cheddar, roll it into a log, squeeze the ends shut, and bake it like a regular loaf of bread. Cheesy dill bread OMNOMNOM.

*ahem* That got a bit long. But yeah. Bread’s expensive, yo. Save your wallet.

(Also it’s ridiculous amounts of therapeutic to bake, for me anyway)

Being able to bake your own bread is pretty awesome, if you got the time for it. 

Moving Out Master Post

Hey, figured I’d make a master post for reference purposes.

-Not my photo-  I have found this infographic on the internet and I think it is fantastic! If you would like to get a study buddy I would recommend using this. I know that I will definitely show this to some of my friends. 

@brillianthoughts

Ahhhh I really want a study buddy but all of my friends are not serious in school 😭

[Nevada] Bernie Sanders needs roughly 1,500 new voters to win

Yes. You read that right. Someone did the math and because of a tight race and historically low turnout, 1500 people who will caucus on Saturday who ordinarily wouldn’t participate in primaries what it takes for Sanders to win Nevada

https://www.reddit.com/r/SandersForPresident/comments/46nd9s/we_calculated_that_bernie_needs_just_1498/

There are examples of things you can do to message in the reddit thread.

Key information: https://vote.berniesanders.com/nv

How to do well in a class taught by a crappy teacher

We’ve all been there at some point, and it especially sucks if you’re interested in the subject. Sorry this is long but I really hope it helps!

These are some things that bad teachers have in common, in my experience.

Qualities of a crappy teacher

Now that you’ve verified that you indeed have a crappy teacher, here are some tips to actually do well in their class. Impossible? Nope. But it will take more effort to get a good grade in this class and understand the material because you are now both the teacher and the student. (Sorry I talk about Khan Academy a lot, but at the same time, not that sorry because it’s a life saver).

Good luck in your class and thanks for reading, I hope this helps somehow!

What Should Be in the Treatment?

Because I love History, I thought I should make a list of websites featuring awesome historical facts and resources. Will be updated.

i love running a studyblr because it gives me the impression that i have my shit together when in reality that couldn’t be less true

Taming Your Stress

Many of you guys have finals this week. Finals are undoubtedly stressful so here are 20 things you can do to help “destress” yourself. These are things that I found to be helpful and what I know has helped other people. If you have any other tips,feel free to add on!

Meditate

Mediating has helped me manage my stress so much. It’s important to give yourself some “me time”. By meditating, you will have a more positive mind just by taking 5-10 minutes out of your day to do this. Here’s a video if you need some guide to meditating or if you’re a beginner. 

Workout

Working out produces endorphins which will not only make you happier, but it will also help you focus more and give you more energy. You also get physical results!! so get off the couch and pause your netflix movie and do a quick 10-15 minute workout. Here are a list of youtubers that dedicate their channel towards fitness: fitnessblender, toneitup, blogilates, befit, gymra, psyche truth .

Self hypnosis

There are a lot of apps out there that give you free hypnosis sessions that will instantly make you feel more relaxed. “I can be free” is a good hypnosis app!

Avoid caffeine

Yeah if you’re absolutely tired and you feel like you have been hit by a train, then drink some coffee, but try to avoid it. It’s been proven that it actually heightens stress.“The caffeine in coffee increases catecholamines, your stress hormones. The stress response elicits cortisol and increases insulin. Insulin increases inflammation, and this makes you feel lousy.” (Huffington Post)

Listen to music

Listen to some relaxation tunes and playlists. It will help distract you from the stress you feel and will help you find  inner peace.

Yoga

Deep breathing is emphasized in yoga, so it will help you relax and calm yourself down. You will also feel very refreshed after doing yoga. You can find a lot of yoga videos free on youtube! 

Go For a 10-15 walk

Take a break and just walk around the park or the beach or whatever. Appreciate the scenery, it’ll make you feel so much better i promise.

Talk to a friend

talk to your classmates! they’re probably just as stressed as you are and ranting to them will help you feel a lot better, especially since they know exactly what you’re going through.

Take a nap

Even if you aren’t tired, just lay down. Taking a nap will help you feel more energized (don’t take naps for more than 45 minutes because you’ll feel groggy)

Light some scented candles

I love doing this! I light some of my Bath and Body Work candles and it just sets the mood and makes me feel so much better, especially when you’re studying. 

Drink tea

Drink some chamomile tea or any other teas! I like drinking chamomile tea since it really helps you relax. 

Plan Plan Plan

Plan and prioritize! Write down what needs to get down and when it needs to get done by. I recommend investing in a planner.

Put things in perspective

If you’re so overwhelmed with stress, ask yourself, will this matter in 15 years from now? if the answer is yes, do something about it. If not, just keep that in mind, but still study for it, but don’t stay up all night studying for something thats only 15% of your grade. Your mental health is always more important!

Stay away from your devices

Turn off your phone, and avoid the TV. The screens will mess with your circadian rhythm and your productivity. Yes, it is nice to take a break and watch an episode of Netflix, but don’t do anything more than that. It’s difficult to focus when you’re getting notifications and watching Netflix at the same (not guilty of this at all..)

Naam Yoga Hand trick

I have never heard of this one, but apparently, massaging the space between your second and third knuckle (the joints at the base of your pointer and middle fingers) can help create a sense calmness and relaxation. According to Sharon Melnick, author of Success Under Stress, “It activates a nerve that loosens the area around the heart, so any of that fluttery feeling you feel when you’re nervous will end up going away”.

Worry about one thing at a time

Worrying about so many things at the same time will only make you more stressed. Focus on one thing at a time, then go from there. Dedicate your time towards one thing, and once you finished, move onto the next. Prioritizing is key.

Dance it out

Put on your favorite, upbeat jam and just dance it out. Don’t worry about looking stupid! Do it in your bedroom and close the door and dance for 4 minutes straight. Plus, your heart rate will go up and you’ll be able to be more focused!

Wear comfy clothes

Whenever I come home, I put on my pajamas. I  find it to be more easier to focus, not being distracted by how itchy or tight something is. 

Take a bath

This is one of my favorite things to do when I’m stressed. I plop a Lush bath bomb in my bath and I instantly feel like I’m in paradise. If you don’t have lush near you or you don’t want to spend $10 on a lush bath bomb, pour some epsom salt and 1 ½ teaspoons of coconut oil and light some candles and you’re all set. Remember, treating your self is important

Accept

If you’re just bombarded with other assignment and tests and you feel like you just can’t find the time to study for that one exam or quiz, you can accept the reality. There’s only so much you can do. However, learn from this and try to prevent this from happening again. Identify what went wrong. Was it procrastination? Managing your time? Once you find out what went wrong, fix it. Try not to let it happen again. 

Other Masterposts by Me;

How To Focus

How To Excel on Exams

10 Helpful Apps for Studying 

Hey!  I’ve gathered a few resources for various subjects so I’d taught I’d share them in one masterpost! I’ll keep adding more resources as I gather more, so don’t worry if a subject you study is left out and feel free to add any resources you may find!

Arabic

Art History

Biology

Chemistry

Chinese

Economics

English 

French

Geography

German

History

Irish

Italian

Japanese

Korean

Maths 

Physics

Psychology

Russian

Spanish

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