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Vocabulary

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Word English Frequency Spread ⓘ
哀あい
pity; sorrow; grief; misery
  1. [n] pity; sorrow; grief; misery
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ことこと
thing; matter
  1. [n] thing; matter
  2. [n] incident; occurrence; event; something serious; trouble; crisis
  3. [n] circumstances; situation; state of affairs
  4. [n] work; business; affair
  5. [n] after an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to
  6. [n-suf] nominalizing suffix
  7. [n-suf] pretending to ...; playing make-believe ...
  8. [n] alias; also known as; otherwise known as; or
  9. [n] necessity; need
  10. [n] you should ...; I advise that you ...; it's important to ...
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いい
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
  1. [adj-ix] good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
  2. [adj-ix] sufficient; enough; ready; prepared
  3. [adj-ix] profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
  4. [adj-ix] OK; all right; fine; no problem
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瑞穂みずほ
fresh, young ears of rice
  1. [n] fresh, young ears of rice
36
中央ちゅうおう
centre; center; middle; heart
  1. [n,adj-no] centre; center; middle; heart
  2. [n] capital; seat of government
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今いま
now; the present time; just now; soon; immediately
  1. [n,adj-no,adv] now; the present time; just now; soon; immediately
  2. [adv] another; more
28
おまえおまえ
you
  1. [pn] you
  2. [n] before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
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このこの
this
  1. [adj-pn] this
  2. [adj-pn] last (couple of years, etc.); these; past; this
  3. [adj-pn] you (as in "you liar")
26
練習れんしゅう
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
  1. [n,vs,vt] practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
25
オレおれ
I; me
  1. [pn] I; me
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キャプテン
captain
  1. [n] captain
23
もう
already; yet; by now; now; (not) any more; (not) any longer
  1. [adv] already; yet; by now; now; (not) any more; (not) any longer
  2. [adv] soon; shortly; before long; presently
  3. [adv] further; more; again; another; the other
  4. [int] jeez; geez; gee; boy; come on; seriously
21
試合しあい
match; game; bout; contest
  1. [n,vs,vi] match; game; bout; contest
21
チーム
team
  1. [n] team
20
までまで
until (a time); till; to; up to
  1. [prt] until (a time); till; to; up to
  2. [prt] to (a place or person); as far as
  3. [prt] to (an extent); up to; so far as; even
  4. [prt] only; merely
19
パス
passing (a test, examination, etc.)
  1. [n,vs] passing (a test, examination, etc.)
  2. [n] pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket
  3. [n,vs] pass (of a ball)
  4. [n,vs] (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)
  5. [n] path (file, directory, graphics)
19
絶対ぜったい
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
  1. [adv] absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
  2. [adj-no] absolute; unconditional; unmistakable
  3. [n] absoluteness
18
バスケ部バスケぶ
basketball club
  1. [n] basketball club
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バスケ
basketball
  1. [n] basketball
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シュート
shooting (a ball); shot (on basket, at goal, etc.)
  1. [n,vs,vt] shooting (a ball); shot (on basket, at goal, etc.)
  2. [n,vs,vi] shuuto (type of pitch commonly used in Japan); shootball
  3. [n] shoot (of a tree or plant)
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バスケット
basket
  1. [n] basket
  2. [n] basketball
  3. [n] basket cloth
16
ファール
foul
  1. [n,vs,vi] foul
  2. [n,vs,vt] foul ball
13
ボール
ball
  1. [n] ball
  2. [n] ball (pitch that falls outside of the strike zone)
  3. [n] bowl
  4. [n] board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)
13
そのその
that; the
  1. [adj-pn] that; the
  2. [adj-pn] part (as in "part two")
  3. [int] um ...; er ...; uh ...
13
本当ほんとう
truth; reality; actuality; fact
  1. [n,adj-no,adj-na] truth; reality; actuality; fact
  2. [adj-no,adj-na] proper; right; correct; official
  3. [adj-no,adj-na] genuine; authentic; real; natural; veritable
12
またまた
again; once more; once again; another time; some other time
  1. [adv] again; once more; once again; another time; some other time
  2. [adv] also; too; as well; likewise
  3. [adv] on the other hand; while
  4. [conj] and; in addition; besides; moreover; furthermore
  5. [conj] or; otherwise
  6. [adv] really; how; (what, why) on earth
  7. [pref] indirect
12
それそれ
that; it
  1. [pn] that; it
  2. [pn] then; that point (in time); that time
  3. [pn] there
  4. [pn] you
12
作戦さくせん
tactics; strategy
  1. [n] tactics; strategy
  2. [n] military operation; naval operation
12
なになに
what
  1. [pn] what
  2. [pn] you-know-what; that thing
  3. [pn] whatsit; whachamacallit; what's-his-name; what's-her-name
  4. [adv] (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
  5. [int] what?; huh?
  6. [int] hey!; come on!
  7. [int] oh, no (it's fine); why (it's nothing); oh (certainly not)
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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
  1. [adj-na] safe; secure; sound; problem-free; without fear; all right; alright; OK; okay
  2. [adv] certainly; surely; undoubtedly
  3. [int,adj-na] no thanks; I'm good; that's alright
  4. [n] great man; fine figure of a man
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時とき
time; hour; moment
  1. [n] time; hour; moment
  2. [n,adv] occasion; case
  3. [n] chance; opportunity; season
  4. [n] the times; the age; the day
  5. [n] tense
12
そんな
such; that sort of; that kind of; like that
  1. [adj-pn] such; that sort of; that kind of; like that
  2. [int] no way!; never!
12
後半こうはん
second half; latter half
  1. [n] second half; latter half
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監督かんとく
supervision; control; superintendence; direction
  1. [n,vs,adj-no] supervision; control; superintendence; direction
  2. [n] director; superintendent; supervisor; coach; foreman; manager; overseer; controller; boss
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男子だんし
boy
  1. [n] boy
  2. [n] man; male
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思うおもう
to think; to consider; to believe; to reckon
  1. [v5u,vt] to think; to consider; to believe; to reckon
  2. [v5u,vt] to think (of doing); to plan (to do)
  3. [v5u,vt] to judge; to assess; to regard
  4. [v5u,vt] to imagine; to suppose; to dream
  5. [v5u,vt] to expect; to look forward to
  6. [v5u,vt] to feel; to be (in a state of mind); to desire; to want
  7. [v5u,vt] to recall; to remember
11
センター
centre; center
  1. [n] centre; center
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まだまだ
still; as yet; only
  1. [adv] still; as yet; only
  2. [adv] (not) yet
  3. [adv] more; (more) still
  4. [adv] at least; comparatively; relatively
  5. [adj-na] unfinished; incomplete; not yet done
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どうどう
how; in what way; how about
  1. [adv] how; in what way; how about
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秒びょう
second (unit of time)
  1. [n] second (unit of time)
  2. [n] arc second
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残りのこり
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
  1. [n,adj-no] remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
10
インターハイ
inter-scholastic athletics competition
  1. [n] inter-scholastic athletics competition
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そしてそして
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
  1. [conj] and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
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ポイント
point (of a story, argument, etc.)
  1. [n] point (of a story, argument, etc.)
  2. [n] point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point
  3. [n] switch; points
  4. [n] point; site; spot
  5. [n] (decimal) point
  6. [n] point (in scoring)
  7. [n] point (in a loyalty program)
  8. [n] point (font size)
  9. [n] point (on a compass); course
  10. [n,vs] pointing (to something)
10
僕ぼく
I; me
  1. [pn] I; me
  2. [pn] you
  3. [pn] manservant
9
最後さいご
end; conclusion
  1. [n] end; conclusion
  2. [adj-no] last; final; latest; most recent
  3. [exp] no sooner than; once; right after (often having negative consequences)
  4. [n] one's final moments
9
ナイス
nice; good; well-executed
  1. [adj-na,int] nice; good; well-executed
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大会たいかい
mass meeting; convention; rally; conference; assembly; gathering
  1. [n] mass meeting; convention; rally; conference; assembly; gathering
  2. [n] tournament; competition; contest; meet
  3. [n] grand event
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相手あいて
companion; partner; company
  1. [n] companion; partner; company
  2. [n] other party; addressee
  3. [n] opponent (sports, etc.)
9
ポスト
postbox; mailbox; mail box; pillar box
  1. [n] postbox; mailbox; mail box; pillar box
  2. [n] post; position
  3. [n] post (e.g. goalpost)
  4. [adj-f] post- (e.g. post-Cold War)
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選抜せんばつ
selection; choice; picking out
  1. [n,vs,vt] selection; choice; picking out
  2. [n] National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament; Spring Koshien
9
あなたあなた
you
  1. [pn] you
  2. [pn] dear; honey
8
気き
spirit; mind; heart
  1. [n] spirit; mind; heart
  2. [n] nature; disposition
  3. [n] intention; mind; will; motivation
  4. [n] mood; feelings
  5. [n] consciousness
  6. [n] care; attention; consideration; worry
  7. [n] interest
  8. [n] (the) air; atmosphere
  9. [n] ambience; atmosphere (of); air (of); mood
  10. [n] fragrance; aroma; flavour; taste
  11. [n] qi (in traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine); chi; ki
8
膝ひざ
knee
  1. [n] knee
  2. [n] lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
8
一番いちばん
number one; first; first place
  1. [n,adj-no] number one; first; first place
  2. [adv] best; most
  3. [n] game; round; bout
  4. [adv] as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
  5. [n] song (e.g. in noh); piece
8
土橋どばし
earthen bridge
  1. [n] earthen bridge
8
ようなような
like; similar to
  1. [adj-pn] like; similar to
  2. [exp] (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that)
  3. [exp] feels like; feels similar to; feels as if
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しっかりしっかり
tightly (holding on); firmly; securely
  1. [adv,adv-to,vs] tightly (holding on); firmly; securely
  2. [adv,adv-to,vs] strongly (built); solidly; sturdily; steadily
  3. [adv,adv-to,vs] properly; well; sufficiently; hard (working, etc.); fully; completely
  4. [adv,adv-to,vs] reliably; dependably; levelheadedly; shrewdly; wisely; cleverly
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左ひだり
left; left-hand side
  1. [n,adj-no] left; left-hand side
  2. [n] left hand
  3. [n] the left (wing); leftist
  4. [n] fondness for alcohol; drinker
8
そう
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
  1. [aux,adj-na] appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
8
あたしあたし
I; me
  1. [pn] I; me
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ちょっとちょっと
a little; a bit; slightly
  1. [adv] a little; a bit; slightly
  2. [adv] just a minute; for a moment; briefly
  3. [adv] somewhat; rather; fairly; pretty; quite
  4. [adv] (not) easily; (not) readily
  5. [int] hey!; come on; excuse me
  6. [exp] thanks, but no; not feasible; not possible
8
よくよく
nicely; properly; well; skillfully; skilfully
  1. [adv] nicely; properly; well; skillfully; skilfully
  2. [adv] frequently; often
  3. [adv] I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
  4. [adv] (you have) quite the nerve to; I don't know how you can ...
8
月つき
Moon
  1. [n] Moon
  2. [n] month
  3. [n] moonlight
  4. [n] (a) moon; natural satellite
7
プレイ
play; recreation
  1. [n,vs] play; recreation
  2. [n] play (theatre)
  3. [n,vs] performance; staging
  4. [n] praying
  5. [n] play ball; starting a match
7
女子じょし
woman; girl
  1. [n] woman; girl
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頼むたのむ
to request; to beg; to ask
  1. [v5m,vt] to request; to beg; to ask
  2. [v5m,vt] to call; to order; to reserve
  3. [v5m,vt] to entrust to
  4. [v5m,vt] to rely on
  5. [int] please; please do
7
秋あき
autumn; fall
  1. [n,adv] autumn; fall
7
わたしわたし
I; me
  1. [pn] I; me
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子こ
child; kid; teenager; youngster; young (non-adult) person
  1. [n,n-suf] child; kid; teenager; youngster; young (non-adult) person
  2. [n,n-suf] (one's) child; offspring
  3. [n,n-suf] young woman
  4. [n,n-suf] young (animal)
  5. [n] offshoot
  6. [n] interest
  7. [n] new share
  8. [n] player who is not a dealer
  9. [n] young geisha; young prostitute
  10. [n] bird egg
  11. [n-suf] -er (often of young women)
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本当にほんとうに
really; truly
  1. [adv] really; truly
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点差てんさ
point spread; point difference
  1. [n] point spread; point difference
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得点とくてん
scoring; score; points made; marks obtained; goals; runs
  1. [n,vs,vi] scoring; score; points made; marks obtained; goals; runs
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かなりかなり
considerably; fairly; quite; rather; pretty
  1. [adv,adj-no,adj-na] considerably; fairly; quite; rather; pretty
7
対つい
pair; couple; set
  1. [n] pair; couple; set
  2. [n] antithesis
  3. [ctr] counter for items that come in pairs
  4. [ctr] counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
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一気にいっきに
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; without stopping; without pausing; without a rest; in one sitting; at a stretch
  1. [adv] in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; without stopping; without pausing; without a rest; in one sitting; at a stretch
  2. [adv] suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
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なんです
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
  1. [aux] it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
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ディフェンス
defense; defence
  1. [n] defense; defence
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やっぱ
too; also; likewise; either
  1. [adv] too; also; likewise; either
  2. [adv] still; as before
  3. [adv] even so; either way; nonetheless; in any event; all the same
  4. [adv] as expected
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まずいまずい
bad (taste); unpalatable; unsavoury; unsavory; awful; terrible; unpleasant
  1. [adj-i] bad (taste); unpalatable; unsavoury; unsavory; awful; terrible; unpleasant
  2. [adj-i] poor; unskillful; unskilful; bungling; clumsy
  3. [adj-i] ugly; unattractive; homely; plain
  4. [adj-i] awkward; problematic; troublesome; unfavorable; unfavourable; unwise
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なにかなにか
something; some; any
  1. [pn] something; some; any
  2. [adv] somehow; for some reason
  3. [int] (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
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ポニー
pony
  1. [n] pony
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奴やつ
fellow; guy; chap
  1. [n] fellow; guy; chap
  2. [n] thing; object
  3. [pn] he; she; him; her
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速攻そっこう
swift attack; quick attack; fast break
  1. [n,vs,adj-no] swift attack; quick attack; fast break
  2. [adv] right away; without delay; immediately
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ほら
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
  1. [int] look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
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自分じぶん
myself; yourself; oneself; himself; herself
  1. [pn] myself; yourself; oneself; himself; herself
  2. [pn] I; me
  3. [pn] you
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リバウンド
rebound
  1. [n,vs,vi] rebound
  2. [n,vs,vi] relapse after a diet; regaining lost weight
  3. [n,vs,vi] return of symptoms after withdrawal of medicine
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たしかたしか
sure; certain; positive; definite
  1. [adj-na,n] sure; certain; positive; definite
  2. [adj-na,n] reliable; trustworthy; safe; sound; firm; accurate; correct; exact
  3. [adv] If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly; If I remember rightly
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ゲーム
game
  1. [n] game
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ゴール
goal (in soccer, hockey, etc.); basket (in basketball)
  1. [n,vs,vi] goal (in soccer, hockey, etc.); basket (in basketball)
  2. [n] finish line; finishing line; winning post
  3. [n,vs,vi] reaching the finish line; finishing (a race)
  4. [n] goal; objective
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カット
cut; cutting
  1. [n,vs,vt] cut; cutting
  2. [n,vs,vt] haircut
  3. [n] (continuous) shot (in a film or TV show)
  4. [n] illustration (in a book, newspaper, etc.); cut
  5. [n,vs,vt] cut (shot; in tennis, table tennis, etc.); chop
  6. [n,vs,vt] cutting (the ball)
  7. [n,vs,vt] cutting off (an outfielder's throw)
  8. [n,vs,vt] cut (of a deck of cards)
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彼かれ
he; him
  1. [pn] he; him
  2. [n] boyfriend
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足あし
foot; paw; arm (of an octopus, squid, etc.)
  1. [n] foot; paw; arm (of an octopus, squid, etc.)
  2. [n] leg
  3. [n] gait
  4. [n] pace
  5. [n] lower radical of a kanji
  6. [n] means of transportation; (one's) ride
  7. [n] money; coin
6
中学ちゅうがく
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
  1. [n] junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
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精一杯せいいっぱい
the best one can do; one's best effort
  1. [n] the best one can do; one's best effort
  2. [n,adv] with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
5
目標もくひょう
goal; target; aim; objective
  1. [n] goal; target; aim; objective
  2. [n] mark; sign; landmark
5
勝負しょうぶ
victory or defeat
  1. [n] victory or defeat
  2. [n,vs,vi] match; contest; game; bout
5
プレス
pressing; stamping; printing
  1. [n,vs,vt] pressing; stamping; printing
  2. [n] press (machine)
  3. [n] the press; news media
  4. [n,vs,vi] military press (weight lifting)
5
これで
here; with this
  1. [exp] here; with this
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学校がっこう
school
  1. [n] school
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