The native Japanese mathematics that was developed independently during the Edo period (1603–1868)—when Japan was isolated from the rest of the world, and when math was enjoyed as a pastime by both adults and children, and by folks of all social classes.
Wasan was replaced by its Western counterpart after the start of the Meiji era (1868–1912)—when Japan opened up to the West, and local scholars started adopting Western mathematical techniques.
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The act of ditching school/work because you procrastinated for too long and probably regretting all your choices in life this includes skipping tests
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An adjective to describe someone with big personality, beautiful features; a vivacious, intelligent and extremely funny person. Typically someone whose presence is felt by everyone in the room the minute she walks in.
Obvious Characteristics associated with a Wassan are: big heart, great hair, doe eyes, and snow-white features.
Friends may fall victim to her one-liner zingers--thus being rendered "Wassassinated".
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An adjective to describe someone with big personality, beautiful features; a vivacious, intelligent and extremely funny person. Typically someone whose presence is felt by everyone in the room the minute she walks in.
Obvious Characteristics associated with a Wassan are: big heart, great hair, doe eyes, and snow-white features.
Friends may fall victim to her one-liner zingers--thus being rendered "Wassassinated".
Humble.
"Before Chuck Norris goes to sleep, he checks his closet for the Wassan."
"Wassan isn't a word...It's a lifestyle"
"You had me at Wassan"
"Got Wassan?"
"May the Wassan be with you"
"Wassan isn't a word...It's a lifestyle"
"You had me at Wassan"
"Got Wassan?"
"May the Wassan be with you"
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