Pour enough sake into a microwave-safe tumbler or mug. Generally, you will need to pour about 3 oz (90 ml) of sake into the mug for each intended serving. While a tokkuri might be safe to use in the microwave depending on which materials it is made from, the traditional shape of the jar can cause the sake inside to heat unevenly. As a result, some parts can become far too hot while others would remain cold. For this reason, it is recommended that you heat the sake in a separate mug first. Place the mug of sake in the microwave. Heat it on high power for 30 to 60 seconds, varying the temperature based on how hot you want the sake to become.  While the sake should heat more evenly inside a standard mug or tumbler, it is still a good idea to pause the microwave at the 30 second mark and give the drink a quick stir with a spoon or plastic stirring rod. Doing this can allow you to gauge the current temperature and can also help the sake heat more evenly. If you want to check the temperature of sake without the use of a thermometer, you can gauge it by looking. If small bubbles begin to rise, the sake is considered to be warm. If bubbles quickly and immediately rise to the surface, then the sake is hot. Once heated, pour the sake from your tumbler or mug and into a traditional tokkuri. From there, you can serve the sake as usual. Do so immediately to avoid losing flavor or heat. You might need to handle the mug or tumbler with an oven mitt, but you should probably be able to touch the sides of the tokkuri without a mitt after you make the transfer.
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One-sentence summary -- Place the sake in a microwave-safe mug. Microwave for 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer the sake into a tokkuri.

Q: The subjunctive is used to express sentences like "I want you to do something," "It is necessary that we talk," or "she hopes that he ______." Unfortunately, there is no real subjunctive tense in English to compare with the French. The easiest way to comprehend the subjunctive is to read French and speak to French speakers, noting where they use it. The most common phrases that use subjunctive are "il faut que + pronoun + subjunctive verb" ("It's necessary that someone does (verb)") and "je veux que + pronoun + subjunctive verb" ("I want someone to do (verb)") " Before conjugating any subjunctive phrase, remember that the subjunctive tense always begins with "que," which translates as "that" or "who/whom." Examples: Il faut que, (it is necessary that), aimer mieux que (prefer that) This works for irregular verbs as well. Start conjugating subjunctive by dropping the "-ent" from the plural 3rd person verb form. The same same thing happens in English: the stem of "to walk," for example, is walk (walk, walks, walked, walking, etc.). Examples include:  Parler: Parlent → "parl"  Finir: Finissent → finniss"  Entendre: Entendent → "entend"' There is only one set of endings for the subjunctive tense in French. They are "-e, -es, -e, -ions, -iez, -ent." Remember to add the "que" as well. The following examples translate the phrase "it is necessary that (I, you, she, they, etc.) talks."   First person: "-e." Il faut que je parle → It is necessary that I talk.   Second person: "-es." Il faut que tu parles → It is necessary that you talk.   Third person: "-e" Il faut que il parle → it is necessary that he talks.   Plural first person: "-ions." Il faut que nous parlions → It is necessary that we talk.   Plural second person: "-iez."Il faut que vous parliez → It is necessary that you all talk.   Plural third person: "-ent."Il faut que elles parlent → It is necessary that they talk. Any verb that does not end in "-ent" in the present tense 3rd person plural ("They," or "Ils/Elles") has an irregular stem. Luckily, the endings are still the same. Some common verbs include:  Faire → fass-"  Savoir &rarr: sach-  Pouvoir → puiss-   Advanced Tip:' There are also several words that have two stems -- one singular and one plural. In this case, use the nous form, minus "-ons" and the same ending (Ex. buvoir &rarr: boiv & buv) " These are the only two verbs that are completely different in the subjunctive. Unfortunately, they are also some of the most common words in French. To conjugate them:   Etre: je sois, tu sois, il soit, nous soyons, vous soyez, elles soient.  Avoir: j'aie, tu aies, il ait, nous ayons, vous ayez, elles aient.
A: Use the subjunctive tense for uncertain or subjective actions and ideas. Know that all subjunctive phrases start with the "que. Find the "stem" of verbs by dropping the "-ent" from the present "ils/elles" form. Add the subjunctive endings to complete the subjunctive tense. Know what verbs are irregular in the subjunctive. Memorize the the conjugations for "etre" and "avoir.

Article: This is a great, soft way to get the comfort of a hug without another person. If you don't have a pillow nearby, you can hug anything like a blanket, a jacket, a backpack, or any other object with a soft texture. If the object doesn't belong to you, you should either ask for permission to hug it, wait until no one is looking, or find something else. If someone finds you hugging their backpack, they might be a bit confused or even annoyed. There is nothing more comforting than getting a furry hug from a dog or a cat. It's best to hug your own pet. If you don't have a pet, you can certainly hug someone else's, but again you should ask the owner for permission first. If you don't have access to any animals, invest in a great stuffed animal.  Petting an animal can help you relax by lowering your blood pressure and decreasing stress hormones.  Make sure it's a friendly animal. Just because it's fuzzy doesn't mean it's nice! You don't want to get bitten. There is nothing like getting outside and getting some love from nature. If you're down in the dumps, venture outside and find a nice sunny patch of grass to relax on. Stretch your arms wide and imagine hugging all of Mother Nature. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and feel the earth hugging you back.  Spending time in the sun can help improve mood, so this works best when the weather is nice. Just wear sunscreen! If the weather is bad, sit by a window and appreciate whatever weather you do have. Admire the beauty of the rain, the power of the thunder, or the calmness of the snow. Hug yourself or something soft while you take in the great outdoors. Post a status on Facebook that you need a hug, and you'll be sure to get some, “Sending hugs!” comments. Simply knowing that others love you is sometimes all it takes to get the relief of a hug. You can also call, text, or FaceTime someone that you love, like a friend or a family member. While virtual hugs are not exactly the same thing as physical hugs, you can get some of those good vibes from an encouraging conversation.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Hug a pillow. Cuddle with an animal. Hug nature. Find virtual or long-distance hugging partners.