フグ ふぐ
puffer fish; blow fish; fugu; globefish; swellfish
[n] puffer fish; blow fish; fugu; globefish; swellfish
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私 わたし
I; me
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先生 せんせい
teacher; instructor; master
[n] teacher; instructor; master
[n,n-suf] sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.
[n] intimate or teasing form of address
[n] one's elder
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僕 ぼく
I; me
[pn] I; me
[pn] you
[pn] manservant
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事 こと
thing; matter
[n] thing; matter
[n] incident; occurrence; event; something serious; trouble; crisis
[n] circumstances; situation; state of affairs
[n] work; business; affair
[n] after an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to
[n-suf] nominalizing suffix
[n-suf] pretending to ...; playing make-believe ...
[n] alias; also known as; otherwise known as; or
[n] necessity; need
[n] you should ...; I advise that you ...; it's important to ...
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下さい ください
please (give me)
[exp] please (give me)
[exp] please (do for me)
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いい
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
[adj-ix] good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
[adj-ix] sufficient; enough; ready; prepared
[adj-ix] profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
[adj-ix] OK; all right; fine; no problem
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すみません すみません
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; I beg your pardon
[exp,int] excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; I beg your pardon
[exp,int] thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
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どうして どうして
how; in what way; by what means
[adv] how; in what way; by what means
[adv] why; for what reason; for what purpose; what for
[adv] cannot possibly
[int] no way
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貝塚 かいづか
shell heap; shell mound; kitchen midden
[n] shell heap; shell mound; kitchen midden
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この この
this
[adj-pn] this
[adj-pn] last (couple of years, etc.); these; past; this
[adj-pn] you (as in "you liar")
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あんた あんた
you
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そんな
such; that sort of; that kind of; like that
[adj-pn] such; that sort of; that kind of; like that
[int] no way!; never!
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一緒に いっしょに
together (with)
[adv] together (with)
[adv] at the same time
[adv] in one lump; in the same category
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好き すき
liking; being fond of; to one's liking; to one's taste; preferred; favourite
[adj-na,n] liking; being fond of; to one's liking; to one's taste; preferred; favourite
[adj-na,n] liking (romantically); being in love with; beloved
[n,adj-na] faddism; eccentricity
[adj-na,n] as one likes; as it suits one
[adj-na,n] lecherous; lustful; salacious
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ちょっと ちょっと
a little; a bit; slightly
[adv] a little; a bit; slightly
[adv] just a minute; for a moment; briefly
[adv] somewhat; rather; fairly; pretty; quite
[adv] (not) easily; (not) readily
[int] hey!; come on; excuse me
[exp] thanks, but no; not feasible; not possible
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見合い みあい
(formal) meeting with a view to marriage; interview with a prospective spouse
[n,vs,vi] (formal) meeting with a view to marriage; interview with a prospective spouse
[n,vs,vi] correspondence; balance
[n] two different options such that if one player takes one, the other player can take the other
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なんか
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
[prt,adv] something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
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磯辺 いそべ
seashore; beach
[n] seashore; beach
[n] food wrapped in nori
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ほんと ほんとう
truth; reality; actuality; fact
[n,adj-no,adj-na] truth; reality; actuality; fact
[adj-no,adj-na] proper; right; correct; official
[adj-no,adj-na] genuine; authentic; real; natural; veritable
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君 きみ
you; buddy; pal
[pn] you; buddy; pal
[n] monarch; ruler; sovereign; (one's) master
[pn] he; she
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もう
already; yet; by now; now; (not) any more; (not) any longer
[adv] already; yet; by now; now; (not) any more; (not) any longer
[adv] soon; shortly; before long; presently
[adv] further; more; again; another; the other
[int] jeez; geez; gee; boy; come on; seriously
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こんにちは こんにちは
hello; good day; good afternoon
[int] hello; good day; good afternoon
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クジラ くじら
whale (Cetacea spp.)
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あなた あなた
you
[pn] you
[pn] dear; honey
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その その
that; the
[adj-pn] that; the
[adj-pn] part (as in "part two")
[int] um ...; er ...; uh ...
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話 はなし
talk; speech; chat; conversation
[n] talk; speech; chat; conversation
[n] topic; subject
[n] discussions; negotiation; argument
[n] rumor; talk; hearsay
[n] tale; story; fable
[n] circumstances; particulars
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クビ くび
neck
[n] neck
[n] head
[n] dismissal (from a job); firing; sacking
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お前 おまえ
you
[pn] you
[n] before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
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会社 かいしゃ
company; corporation; firm
[n] company; corporation; firm
[n] one's workplace
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男 おとこ
man; male
[n,n-pref] man; male
[n] fellow; guy; chap; bloke
[n] male lover; boyfriend; man
[n] manliness; manly honor; manly honour; manly reputation
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別に べつに
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially
[adv] (not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially
[adv] separately; apart; additionally; extra
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相手 あいて
companion; partner; company
[n] companion; partner; company
[n] other party; addressee
[n] opponent (sports, etc.)
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まだ まだ
still; as yet; only
[adv] still; as yet; only
[adv] (not) yet
[adv] more; (more) still
[adv] at least; comparatively; relatively
[adj-na] unfinished; incomplete; not yet done
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綺麗 きれい
pretty; lovely; beautiful; fair
[adj-na] pretty; lovely; beautiful; fair
[adj-na] clean; clear; pure; tidy; neat
[adj-na] completely; entirely
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行く いく
to die; to pass away
[v5k-s,vi] to die; to pass away
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関係 かんけい
relation; relationship; connection
[n,vs,vi] relation; relationship; connection
[n,vs,vi] participation; involvement; concern
[n,vs,vi] influence; effect
[n-suf] related to; connected to
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それ それ
that; it
[pn] that; it
[pn] then; that point (in time); that time
[pn] there
[pn] you
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やっぱり やっぱり
as expected; sure enough; just as one thought
[adv] as expected; sure enough; just as one thought
[adv] after all (is said and done); in the end; as one would expect; in any case
[adv] too; also; as well; likewise; (not) either
[adv] still; as before
[adv] all the same; even so; still; nonetheless
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もしもし
hello (e.g. on phone)
[int] hello (e.g. on phone)
[int] excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
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なんです
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
[aux] it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
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博多 はかた
Hakata (old but still commonly used name for Fukuoka)
[n] Hakata (old but still commonly used name for Fukuoka)
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仕事 しごと
work; job; labor; labour; business; task; assignment; occupation; employment
[n,vs,vi] work; job; labor; labour; business; task; assignment; occupation; employment
[n] work
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お見合い おみあい
(formal) meeting with a view to marriage; interview with a prospective spouse
[n,vs,vi] (formal) meeting with a view to marriage; interview with a prospective spouse
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俺 おれ
I; me
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彼女 かのじょ
she; her
[pn] she; her
[n] girlfriend
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だめ だめ
no good; not serving its purpose; useless; broken
[adj-na,n] no good; not serving its purpose; useless; broken
[adj-na,n] hopeless; wasted; in vain; purposeless
[adj-na,n] cannot; must not; not allowed
[n] neutral point; intersection owned by neither player at the end of a game
[int] no!; stop!
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海 うみ
sea; ocean; waters
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恋人 こいびと
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
[n] lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
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映画 えいが
movie; film; motion picture
[n] movie; film; motion picture
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マンガ まんが
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
[n] cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
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お宅 おたく
your house; your home; your family
[n] your house; your home; your family
[n] your husband
[n] your organization
[pn] you
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作品 さくひん
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
[n] work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
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ごめんなさい ごめんなさい
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
[exp] I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
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月 つき
Moon
[n] Moon
[n] month
[n] moonlight
[n] (a) moon; natural satellite
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よく よく
nicely; properly; well; skillfully; skilfully
[adv] nicely; properly; well; skillfully; skilfully
[adv] frequently; often
[adv] I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
[adv] (you have) quite the nerve to; I don't know how you can ...
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親会社 おやがいしゃ
parent company
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若旦那 わかだんな
young master; young gentleman
[n] young master; young gentleman
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奴 やつ
fellow; guy; chap
[n] fellow; guy; chap
[n] thing; object
[pn] he; she; him; her
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それで それで
so; therefore; and; (and) then
[conj] so; therefore; and; (and) then
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あいつ あいつ
he; she; that guy
[pn] he; she; that guy
[pn] that; that one; that thing
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恋愛 れんあい
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
[n,vs,vi,adj-no] love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
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幼稚園 ようちえん
kindergarten; nursery school; preschool
[n] kindergarten; nursery school; preschool
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いる いる
to be (of animate objects); to exist
[v1,vi] to be (of animate objects); to exist
[v1,vi] to stay
[v1,aux-v] to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
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常務 じょうむ
managing director; executive director
[n] managing director; executive director
[n] routine business; regular business
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新製品 しんせいひん
new product; new line (of products)
[n] new product; new line (of products)
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約束 やくそく
promise; agreement; arrangement; one's word; contract; pact
[n,vs,vt] promise; agreement; arrangement; one's word; contract; pact
[n] appointment; engagement; date
[n] convention; rule
[n,vs,vt] destiny; fate
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娘 むすめ
daughter
[n] daughter
[n] girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
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訳 わけ
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
[n] conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
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二人 ふたり
two persons; two people; pair; couple
[n] two persons; two people; pair; couple
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くらい
approximately; about; around; or so
[suf,prt] approximately; about; around; or so
[suf,prt] to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; so ... that ...; at least
[suf,prt] as ... as ...; like
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それは
very; extremely
[adv] very; extremely
[exp] that is
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部屋 へや
room; chamber
[n] room; chamber
[n] apartment; flat; pad
[n] stable
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今 いま
now; the present time; just now; soon; immediately
[n,adj-no,adv] now; the present time; just now; soon; immediately
[adv] another; more
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花火 はなび
fireworks
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社長 しゃちょう
company president; manager; director
[n] company president; manager; director
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先 さき
point; tip; end; nozzle
[n] point; tip; end; nozzle
[n] head (of a line); front
[n] first; before; ahead (of)
[n] (the way) ahead; beyond
[n,adj-no] future
[adj-no,n] previous; prior; former; recent; last
[n,n-suf] destination; address; place where you do something
[n] rest (e.g. of a story); continuation; remaining part
[n] the other party
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返事 へんじ
reply; answer; response
[n,vs,vi] reply; answer; response
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また また
again; once more; once again; another time; some other time
[adv] again; once more; once again; another time; some other time
[adv] also; too; as well; likewise
[adv] on the other hand; while
[conj] and; in addition; besides; moreover; furthermore
[conj] or; otherwise
[adv] really; how; (what, why) on earth
[pref] indirect
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彼 かれ
he; him
[pn] he; him
[n] boyfriend
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何で なんで
why?; what for?
[adv] why?; what for?
[adv] how?; by what means?
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バカ ばか
idiot; moron; fool
[n] idiot; moron; fool
[adj-na] stupid; foolish; dull; absurd; ridiculous
[n,adj-na] trivial; insignificant; disappointing
[n,adj-na] malfunctioning; defective; losing sensation
[n,n-pref] incredibly; unusually; exceptionally
[n,n-suf,adj-na] fervent enthusiast; nut; person singularly obsessed with something
[n] Mactra chinensis (species of trough shell)
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お祭り おまつり
festival; feast; carnival; matsuri
[n] festival; feast; carnival; matsuri
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嫌 いや
disliking; not wanting; unwilling (to do); reluctant
[adj-na] disliking; not wanting; unwilling (to do); reluctant
[adj-na] unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; horrible; disgusting; undesirable; unwelcome
[int] no!; quit it!; stop!
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幸せ しあわせ
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
[n,adj-na] happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
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願い ねがい
desire; wish; hope
[n] desire; wish; hope
[n] request; entreaty; plea; appeal
[n] prayer
[n,n-suf] (written) application
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素直 すなお
obedient; meek; docile; unaffected
[adj-na,n] obedient; meek; docile; unaffected
[adj-na,n] honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
[adj-na,n] straight (e.g. hair)
[adj-na,n] without peculiarity; without mannerisms; standard; neat (e.g. handwriting)
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大好き だいすき
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
[adj-na] liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
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何の なんの
what; what kind of; what sort of
[adj-pn] what; what kind of; what sort of
[adj-pn] no ...; any
[adj-pn] adds emphasis to the preceding word
[int] no; not at all; oh (it's nothing)
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すごい すごい
terrible; dreadful
[adj-i] terrible; dreadful
[adj-i] amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); wonderful; terrific
[adj-i] to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
[adv] awfully; very; immensely
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園長 えんちょう
head of a garden; kindergarten principal; nursery school principal; park director; zoo director; head of a plantation
[n] head of a garden; kindergarten principal; nursery school principal; park director; zoo director; head of a plantation
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何か なにか
something; some; any
[pn] something; some; any
[adv] somehow; for some reason
[int] (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
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星 ほし
star (usu. excluding the Sun); planet (usu. excluding Earth); heavenly body
[n] star (usu. excluding the Sun); planet (usu. excluding Earth); heavenly body
[n] star (glyph, symbol, shape); asterisk
[n] star (actor, player, etc.)
[n] dot; spot; fleck
[n] bullseye
[n] perp; perpetrator; culprit; offender; suspect
[n] one's star (that determines one's fate); one's fortune
[n] point; score
[n] star point (intersection marked with a dot); hoshi
[n] (pyrotechnic) star
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女 おんな
female; woman; female sex
[n,n-pref] female; woman; female sex
[n] female lover; girlfriend; mistress; (someone's) woman
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やっと やっと
at last; finally
[adv] at last; finally
[adv] barely; narrowly; just; by the skin of one's teeth
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まで まで
until (a time); till; to; up to
[prt] until (a time); till; to; up to
[prt] to (a place or person); as far as
[prt] to (an extent); up to; so far as; even
[prt] only; merely
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ほら
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
[int] look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
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次 つぎ
next; following; subsequent
[n,adj-no] next; following; subsequent
[n,adj-no] stage; station
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悪い わるい
bad; poor; undesirable
[adj-i] bad; poor; undesirable
[adj-i] poor (quality); inferior; insufficient
[adj-i] evil; sinful
[adj-i] ugly; not beautiful
[adj-i] at fault; to blame; in the wrong
[adj-i] bad (at doing something)
[adj-i] unprofitable; unbeneficial
[int,adj-i] sorry; (my) bad; unforgivable
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違う ちがう
to differ (from); to be different; to be distinct; to be unlike; to vary; to disagree (with)
[v5u,vi] to differ (from); to be different; to be distinct; to be unlike; to vary; to disagree (with)
[v5u,vi] to be wrong; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
[v5u,vi] to become abnormal; to go wrong
[exp] isn't it?; wasn't it?
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