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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漫画 まんが
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
[n] cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
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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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重版 じゅうはん
additional printing; reprint; reissue
[n,vs,vt] additional printing; reprint; reissue
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校閲 こうえつ
revision; proofreading
[n,vs,vt] revision; proofreading
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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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黒 くろ
black
[n] black
[n] black stone
[n] guilt; guilty person
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ボク ぼく
I; me
[pn] I; me
[pn] you
[pn] manservant
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人 ひと
person; someone; somebody
[n] person; someone; somebody
[n] human beings; mankind; man; people; humans
[n] human (Homo sapiens)
[n] (other) people; others
[n] character; personality; nature
[n] capable person; competent person; suitable person; right person
[n] adult; grown-up
[n] I; me; one
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自分 じぶん
myself; yourself; oneself; himself; herself
[pn] myself; yourself; oneself; himself; herself
[pn] I; me
[pn] you
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連載 れんさい
serialization; serialisation; serial story
[n,vs,vt,adj-no] serialization; serialisation; serial story
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ネーム
name
[n] name
[n] nameplate
[n] caption
[n] storyboard; rough draft
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薬 くすり
medicine; pharmaceuticals; (legal) drugs; pill; ointment; salve
[n] medicine; pharmaceuticals; (legal) drugs; pill; ointment; salve
[n] efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.)
[n] (pottery) glaze
[n] (illegal) drug; narcotic
[n] small bribe
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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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わたし わたし
I; me
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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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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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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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書店 しょてん
bookshop; bookstore
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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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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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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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オレ おれ
I; me
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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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伯 はく
count; earl
[n] count; earl
[n] chief official of the Department of Worship (under the ritsuryō system)
[n] Brazil
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思う おもう
to think; to consider; to believe; to reckon
[v5u,vt] to think; to consider; to believe; to reckon
[v5u,vt] to think (of doing); to plan (to do)
[v5u,vt] to judge; to assess; to regard
[v5u,vt] to imagine; to suppose; to dream
[v5u,vt] to expect; to look forward to
[v5u,vt] to feel; to be (in a state of mind); to desire; to want
[v5u,vt] to recall; to remember
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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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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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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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私 わたし
I; me
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アシスタント
assistant
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担当 たんとう
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
[n,vs,vt] being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
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漢字 かんじ
kanji; Chinese character
[n] kanji; Chinese character
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編集 へんしゅう
editing; compilation
[n,vs,vt] editing; compilation
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新人 しんじん
newcomer; new figure; new member; recruit; rookie; new talent; new star
[n] newcomer; new figure; new member; recruit; rookie; new talent; new star
[n] modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards); Homo sapiens
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僕 ぼく
I; me
[pn] I; me
[pn] you
[pn] manservant
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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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作家 さっか
author; writer; novelist; artist
[n] author; writer; novelist; artist
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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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なんで なんで
why?; what for?
[adv] why?; what for?
[adv] how?; by what means?
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畑 はたけ
field (for growing wheat, fruit, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; vegetable plot; kitchen garden; plantation
[n] field (for growing wheat, fruit, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; vegetable plot; kitchen garden; plantation
[n,n-suf] field (of specialization); sphere; area; line
[n] womb; birth; birthplace
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ありがとうございます ありがとうございます
thank you
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それは
very; extremely
[adv] very; extremely
[exp] that is
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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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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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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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単行本 たんこうぼん
standalone book (i.e. not part of an anthology, series, etc.); (book published as a) single volume
[n] standalone book (i.e. not part of an anthology, series, etc.); (book published as a) single volume
[n] tankōbon; individual volume of a manga series
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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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サイト
site (usu. website)
[n] site (usu. website)
[n] sight
[n] payable on sight
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しっかり しっかり
tightly (holding on); firmly; securely
[adv,adv-to,vs] tightly (holding on); firmly; securely
[adv,adv-to,vs] strongly (built); solidly; sturdily; steadily
[adv,adv-to,vs] properly; well; sufficiently; hard (working, etc.); fully; completely
[adv,adv-to,vs] reliably; dependably; levelheadedly; shrewdly; wisely; cleverly
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とこ ところ
place; spot; scene; site
[n,adv,suf] place; spot; scene; site
[n,suf] address
[n,suf] district; area; locality
[n,suf] one's house
[n,suf] point; aspect; side; facet
[n,suf] passage (in text); part
[n,suf] space; room
[n,suf] thing; matter
[n] whereupon; as a result
[n] about to; on the verge of
[n] was just doing; was in the process of doing; have just done; just finished doing
[n] approximately; around; about
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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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甲 こう
carapace; shell
[n] carapace; shell
[n] 1st in rank; grade A
[n] instep; back of hand
[n] the A party (e.g. in a contract); the first party; plaintiff (label in legal documents)
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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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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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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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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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日本 にほん
Japan
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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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お前 おまえ
you
[pn] you
[n] before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
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若い わかい
young; youthful
[adj-i] young; youthful
[adj-i] immature; green
[adj-i] low (number); small
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少し 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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メダリオン
medallion
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ために ために
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; in favor of; in favour of; on behalf of
[conj] for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; in favor of; in favour of; on behalf of
[conj] because of; as a result of
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ような ような
like; similar to
[adj-pn] like; similar to
[exp] (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that)
[exp] feels like; feels similar to; feels as if
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面白い おもしろい
interesting; fascinating; intriguing; enthralling
[adj-i] interesting; fascinating; intriguing; enthralling
[adj-i] amusing; funny; comical
[adj-i] enjoyable; fun; entertaining; pleasant; agreeable
[adj-i] good; satisfactory; favourable; desirable; encouraging
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三蔵 さんぞう
three branches of Buddhist sutras
[n] three branches of Buddhist sutras
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日本語 にほんご
Japanese (language)
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編集部 へんしゅうぶ
editorial department
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専門 せんもん
speciality; specialty; special subject of study; area of expertise; (one's) field; (one's) major
[n] speciality; specialty; special subject of study; area of expertise; (one's) field; (one's) major
[n] sole interest; single focus; concentrating exclusively on; doing exclusively; sticking to
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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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気持ち きもち
feeling; sensation; mood; state of mind
[n] feeling; sensation; mood; state of mind
[n] preparedness; readiness; attitude
[n] thought; sentiment; consideration; solicitude; gratitude
[n,adv] slightly; a bit; a little
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恐怖心 きょうふしん
fear; terror
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コミック
comic books; comics
[n] comic books; comics
[adj-na] comic; comical
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彼 かれ
he; him
[pn] he; him
[n] boyfriend
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バイブス
vibes; feeling; atmosphere
[n] vibes; feeling; atmosphere
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として
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of)
[exp] as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of)
[exp] apart from... (used to change the topic)
[exp] even (e.g. "not even a single person")
[exp] thinking that...; trying to...
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描く えがく
to draw; to paint; to sketch
[v5k,vt] to draw; to paint; to sketch
[v5k,vt] to depict; to describe
[v5k,vt] to picture in one's mind; to imagine
[v5k,vt] to form a certain shape (e.g. path of an action, appearance of an object, etc.)
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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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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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地元 じもと
home area; home town
[n] home area; home town
[adj-no] local
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ありがとう ありがとう
thank you; thanks
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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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おつかれさま おつかれさま
thank you (for your hard work); good work
[exp] thank you (for your hard work); good work
[exp] see you; goodbye; goodnight
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子供 こども
child; children
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わかる わかる
to understand; to comprehend; to grasp; to see; to get; to follow
[v5r,vi] to understand; to comprehend; to grasp; to see; to get; to follow
[v5r,vi] to become clear; to be known; to be discovered; to be realized; to be realised; to be found out
[int] I know!; I think so too!
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本当に ほんとうに
really; truly
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世界 せかい
the world; society; the universe
[n] the world; society; the universe
[n] sphere; circle; world
[adj-no] world-renowned; world-famous
[n] realm governed by one Buddha; space
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確認 かくにん
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation; identification
[n,vs,vt] confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation; identification
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銭 せん
sen (hundredth of a yen)
[n] sen (hundredth of a yen)
[n] coin made of non-precious materials
[n] one-thousandth of a kan (as a unit of currency)
[n] one-thousandth of a kan (as a unit of mass)
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コントロール
control
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コンビニ
convenience store
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部 ぶ
department (in an organization, company, etc.); division; bureau; faculty
[n,n-suf] department (in an organization, company, etc.); division; bureau; faculty
[n,n-suf] club (at a school, university, etc.); team
[n,n-suf] part; portion; region; area
[n,n-suf] category; class; division; section; heading
[ctr] counter for copies of a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.
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サービス
service; help; assistance; care; concern
[n,vs,vi] service; help; assistance; care; concern
[n,vs,vt,vi] discount; discounted item
[n,vs,vt,vi] free service; freebie; gift
[n] service; utility; amenity; resource
[n,vs,vi] (after-sales) service; servicing; (product) maintenance
[n] service (e.g. in tennis); serve
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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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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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いつも いつも
always; all the time; at all times
[adv] always; all the time; at all times
[adv] never
[adj-no,n] usual; regular; habitual; customary
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出す だす
to take out; to get out
[v5s,vt] to take out; to get out
[v5s,vt] to put out; to reveal; to show
[v5s,vt] to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in
[v5s,vt] to publish; to make public
[v5s,vt] to send (e.g. letter)
[v5s,vt] to produce (a sound); to start (fire)
[v5s,vt] to serve (food)
[suf,v5s] ... out (e.g. to jump out, to carry out)
[suf,v5s] to begin ...; to start to ...; to burst into ...
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サイレン
siren
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月 つき
Moon
[n] Moon
[n] month
[n] moonlight
[n] (a) moon; natural satellite
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