子 こ
child; kid; teenager; youngster; young (non-adult) person
[n,n-suf] child; kid; teenager; youngster; young (non-adult) person
[n,n-suf] (one's) child; offspring
[n,n-suf] young woman
[n,n-suf] young (animal)
[n] offshoot
[n] interest
[n] new share
[n] player who is not a dealer
[n] young geisha; young prostitute
[n] bird egg
[n-suf] -er (often of young women)
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あたし あたし
I; me
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映画 えいが
movie; film; motion picture
[n] movie; film; motion picture
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こと 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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お父ちゃん おとうちゃん
dad; dada; daddy; pa; papa; pappa; pop
[n] dad; dada; daddy; pa; papa; pappa; pop
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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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歌う うたう
to sing
[v5u,vt,vi] to sing
[v5u,vt] to sing of (love, beauty, etc.) in a poem; to express in the form of a poem; to recite (a poem)
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お母ちゃん おかあちゃん
mum; mom
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おまえ おまえ
you
[pn] you
[n] before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
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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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おじさん おじさん
uncle
[n] uncle
[n] old man; mister
[n] manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
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浅海 せんかい
shallow sea
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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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なる なる
to become; to get; to grow; to turn; to reach; to attain
[v5r,vi] to become; to get; to grow; to turn; to reach; to attain
[v5r,vi] to result in; to turn out; to end up; to prove (to be)
[v5r,vi] to consist of; to be composed of; to be made up of
[v5r,vi] to be completed; to be realized; to succeed; to be attained; to be accomplished
[v5r,vi] to change (into); to turn (into); to transform
[v5r,vi] to come (to do); to begin (to do); to grow (to do)
[v5r,vi] to come to; to amount to; to add up to; to make
[v5r,vi] to play (the part of); to act as
[v5r,vi] to be used for; to be useful for; to serve as
[v5r,vi] to be promoted
[aux-v,v5r] to do ...
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お金 おかね
money
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女優 じょゆう
actress; female actor
[n] actress; female actor
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子役 こやく
child actor; child actress
[n] child actor; child actress
[n] child's role (in a film, play, etc.); child's part
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子供 こども
child; children
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さっき さっき
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
[n,adv] a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
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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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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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声 こえ
voice
[n] voice
[n] singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); hoot
[n] voice; opinion (as expressed in words); view; wish; attitude; will
[n] sound
[n] sense (of something's arrival); feeling
[n] voice; voiced sound
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なんで なんで
why?; what for?
[adv] why?; what for?
[adv] how?; by what means?
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そう
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
[aux,adj-na] appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
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こんな
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
[adj-pn] this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
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あんた あんた
you
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ほしい ほしい
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for
[adj-i] wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for
[adj-i,aux-adj] I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
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私 わたし
I; me
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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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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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どう どう
how; in what way; how about
[adv] how; in what way; how about
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オレ おれ
I; me
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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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時 とき
time; hour; moment
[n] time; hour; moment
[n,adv] occasion; case
[n] chance; opportunity; season
[n] the times; the age; the day
[n] tense
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もっと
(some) more; even more; longer; further
[adv] (some) more; even more; longer; further
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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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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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きっと きっと
surely; undoubtedly; almost certainly; most likely (e.g. 90 percent)
[adv] surely; undoubtedly; almost certainly; most likely (e.g. 90 percent)
[adv] sternly; severely
[adv] having no slack; rigid; stiff; tight
[adv] suddenly; abruptly; instantly
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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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撮影 さつえい
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
[n,vs,vt] photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
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大丈夫 だいじょうぶ
safe; secure; sound; problem-free; without fear; all right; alright; OK; okay
[adj-na] safe; secure; sound; problem-free; without fear; all right; alright; OK; okay
[adv] certainly; surely; undoubtedly
[int,adj-na] no thanks; I'm good; that's alright
[n] great man; fine figure of a man
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レコード
record (e.g. LP)
[n] record (e.g. LP)
[n] record (e.g. in sports)
[n] record (data structure)
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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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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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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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ちゃんと
diligently; seriously; earnestly; reliably; steadily; legitimately
[adv,vs] diligently; seriously; earnestly; reliably; steadily; legitimately
[adv,vs] perfectly; properly; exactly; orderly; punctually; regularly; safely; in good condition
[adv,vs] sufficiently; satisfactorily
[adv,vs] quickly
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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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シーン
scene; sight
[n,n-suf] scene; sight
[n] scenario; setting
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海 うみ
sea; ocean; waters
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歌声 うたごえ
singing voice; (sound of) singing
[n] singing voice; (sound of) singing
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曲 きょく
composition; piece of music; song; track (on a record)
[n,n-suf] composition; piece of music; song; track (on a record)
[n] tune; melody; air
[n] enjoyment; fun; interest; pleasure
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もの
indicates reason or excuse
[prt] indicates reason or excuse
[prt] indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
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すこし すこし
a little; a bit; a small amount; a few; some; slightly; somewhat
[adv] a little; a bit; a small amount; a few; some; slightly; somewhat
[adv] a little while; a short time; a moment; a minute
[adv] a little way; a short distance
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これで
here; with this
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キレイ 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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あの子 あのこ
that child; that kid; that boy; that girl; that young lady
[pn] that child; that kid; that boy; that girl; that young lady
[pn] you
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誰 だれ
who
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監督 かんとく
supervision; control; superintendence; direction
[n,vs,adj-no] supervision; control; superintendence; direction
[n] director; superintendent; supervisor; coach; foreman; manager; overseer; controller; boss
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男の子 おとこのこ
boy; son; baby boy
[exp,n] boy; son; baby boy
[exp,n] young man
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演技 えんぎ
acting; performance
[n,vs,vi] acting; performance
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本当 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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子守 こもり
looking after a baby; taking care of a baby; babysitting; babysitter
[n,vs,vt] looking after a baby; taking care of a baby; babysitting; babysitter
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千代 ちよ
thousand years
[n] thousand years
[n] very long period; forever
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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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全部 ぜんぶ
all; entire; whole; altogether
[n,adj-no,adv] all; entire; whole; altogether
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上手い うまい
skillful; skilful; skilled; good; expert; clever (expression, trick, etc.); apt; appropriate
[adj-i] skillful; skilful; skilled; good; expert; clever (expression, trick, etc.); apt; appropriate
[adj-i] delicious; tasty; good; nice
[adj-i] good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable; promising; lucky; fortunate; successful; satisfactory; splendid
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万年筆 まんねんひつ
fountain pen
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んな
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
[adj-pn] such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
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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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やつ やつ
fellow; guy; chap
[n] fellow; guy; chap
[n] thing; object
[pn] he; she; him; her
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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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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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とっとと
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
[adv] quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
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あれ あれ
that; that thing
[pn] that; that thing
[pn] that person
[pn] then; that time
[pn] that place (over there)
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あの人 あのひと
he; she; that person
[pn] he; she; that person
[pn] you
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あげる あげる
to raise; to elevate
[v1,vt] to raise; to elevate
[v1,vt] to do up (one's hair)
[v1,vt] to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to surface (a submarine, etc.)
[v1,vt] to land (a boat)
[v1,vt] to deep-fry
[v1,vt] to show someone (into a room)
[v1,vt] to give
[v1,vt] to send someone (away)
[v1,vt] to enrol (one's child in school); to enroll
[v1,vt] to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to develop (talent, skill); to improve
[v1,vt] to make (a loud sound); to raise (one's voice)
[v1,vt] to earn (something desirable)
[v1,vt] to praise
[v1,vt] to give (an example, etc.); to cite
[v1,vt] to summon up (all of one's energy, etc.)
[v1,vt] to arrest
[v1,vt] to nominate
[v1,vt] to summon (for geishas, etc.)
[v1,vt] to offer up (incense, a prayer, etc.) to the gods (or Buddha, etc.)
[v1,vt] to bear (a child)
[v1,vt] to conduct (a ceremony, esp. a wedding)
[v1,vi] (of the tide) to come in
[v1,vi,vt] to vomit
[aux-v,v1] to do for (the sake of someone else)
[suf,v1] to complete ...
[suf,v1] to humbly do ...
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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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言う いう
to say; to utter; to declare
[v5u] to say; to utter; to declare
[v5u] to name; to call
[v5u] to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
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親 おや
parent; parents; mother and father
[n] parent; parents; mother and father
[n] dealer; banker
[n] founder; inventor
[n] (pet) owner
[adj-no,n] key; parent (organization); main
[n] ancestor; forefather
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寿司 すし
sushi; range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.
[n] sushi; range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.
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実は じつは
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
[exp,adv] as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
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写真 しゃしん
photograph; photo; picture; snapshot; snap
[n] photograph; photo; picture; snapshot; snap
[n] moving picture; movie
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僕 ぼく
I; me
[pn] I; me
[pn] you
[pn] manservant
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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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トーキー
talkie (motion picture with sound)
[n] talkie (motion picture with sound)
[n] prerecorded announcement
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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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そうしたら そうしたら
then; and (then); in that case; if so
[conj] then; and (then); in that case; if so
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ぜんぜん ぜんぜん
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest
[adv] (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
[adv] wholly; entirely; completely; totally
[adv] extremely; very
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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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クズ鉄 くずてつ
scrap iron
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いろいろ いろいろ
various; all sorts of; variety of
[adj-na,adj-no,adv,adv-to,n] various; all sorts of; variety of
[n] various colors (colours)
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集め あつめ
collecting; assembling
[n,suf] collecting; assembling
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近く ちかく
near; neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
[n,adj-no,adv] near; neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
[n-suf] nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to
[adv] shortly; soon
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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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苦労 くろう
trouble; hardship; difficulty; labour; labor; toil; pains
[n,vs] trouble; hardship; difficulty; labour; labor; toil; pains
[n,vs] anxiety; worry; concern; cares
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練習 れんしゅう
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
[n,vs,vt] practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
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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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服 ふく
clothes (esp. Western clothes)
[n,n-suf] clothes (esp. Western clothes)
[suf,ctr] counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
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昭和 しょうわ
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7)
[n] Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7)
[adj-na] reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa-nostalgic; old-fashioned; quaint; old-school
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撮影所 さつえいじょ
film studio
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