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A term referring to free face masks distributed by the Japanese government during the COVID-19 pandemic, named after then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
アベノマスクは国民に人気がありました。
Abenomasku was popular among citizens.
The term combines 'Abe' (安倍) and 'mask' (マスク), reflecting the government's distribution program.
The term reflects both gratitude and criticism of the government's pandemic response.
Avoid using this term in formal contexts; it is primarily an informal or internet slang term.
Blend of 'Abe' (安倍) and 'mask' (マスク), named after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who initiated the distribution program.
Used informally to refer to the government's COVID-19 mask distribution initiative. Sometimes used sarcastically to criticize the program's effectiveness.