Word of the Year 2020

 

The prize for the new word of the year, and the grand prize for the best vogue word of the year.

The U-Can New Words and Best Vogue Word Award is an event hosted by the Japanese publishing company Jiyuminposha, and selects the "words" that represent the year from the events, remarks, and trends that became a hot topic during the year. This year, 30 words have been nominated.

Among them,” Sanmitsu" got the award. "Sanmitsu in Japanese means Three Cs in English" was selected for the New Word / Buzzword Award.

The word "Sanmitsu in Japanese" is used as a slogan when the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare calls for avoiding "Closed ", "Crowded " and "Close" in three situations where the

risk of COVID-19 infection increases.

 The word "mitsu " is always the first letter in this sanmitsu word. What is the mitsu meaning ?

      Japanese kanji display          :  密閉・密集・密接

Alphabet display(clogged sound)： mittsupei(closed) ・mittsyu(crowded) ・mittsusetsu(close)　

The slogan released from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare:

"Closed spaces with poor ventilation," "Crowded spaces with many people nearby," and "Close-contact settings such as close-range conversations" are particularly common contributory factors in outbreaks.

Please avoid group gatherings in poorly ventilated spaces crowded with people.