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10 Language-to-English DictionariesShun
To deliberately avoid or keep away from someone or something.
Shunmaku
A curtain used in traditional Japanese theater to separate scenes.
Shunmo
A concept in Chinese culture that signifies a harmonious state or balance.
Shunt
A device or pathway that diverts the flow of something, especially electrical current or bodily fluids.
Shunt motor
A direct current electric motor in which the field winding is connected in parallel with the armature circuit, allowing for relatively constant speed under varying loads.
Shunting
The process of moving railway carriages or wagons from one track to another to switch or assemble trains.
Shunōtsuki Beddo
A bed designed for relaxation and enjoyment during the harvest moon period.
Shuriyu Igaku
A branch of medicine that emphasizes specific traditional practices and philosophies unique to Japanese culture.
Shuryūigaku
A field of study focused on the mastery of medical practices and theories.
Shush
To tell or urge someone to be quiet or stop making noise.
Shut-in
A person who is unable to leave their home because of illness, age, or disability.
Shutdown
The act of closing or stopping a system or operation.