お父さん おとうさん
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy; dada
[n] father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy; dada
[n] husband
[pn] you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he; him
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私 わたし
I; me
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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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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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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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お母さん おかあさん
mother; mom; mum; ma
[n] mother; mom; mum; ma
[n] wife
[pn] you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she; her
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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ほら
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
[int] look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
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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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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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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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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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きれい 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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それは
very; extremely
[adv] very; extremely
[exp] that is
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無い ない
nonexistent; not being (there)
[adj-i] nonexistent; not being (there)
[adj-i] unowned; not had; unpossessed
[adj-i] unique
[adj-i] not; impossible; won't happen
[adj-i,aux-adj] not
[adj-i,aux-adj] to not be; to have not
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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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かわいい かわいい
cute; adorable; charming; lovely; pretty
[adj-i] cute; adorable; charming; lovely; pretty
[adj-i] dear; precious; darling; pet
[adj-i] innocent; childlike; childish; lovable
[adj-i] dainty; little; tiny
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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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刺繍 ししゅう
embroidery
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僕 ぼく
I; me
[pn] I; me
[pn] you
[pn] manservant
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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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いっぱい いっぱい
one cup (of); one glass (of); one bowl (of); cupful; glassful; bowlful; spoonful
[n,adj-no] one cup (of); one glass (of); one bowl (of); cupful; glassful; bowlful; spoonful
[n] one drink (of alcohol)
[adj-na,adj-no,n-suf] full; filled (with); brimming (with); crowded; packed
[adv,n-suf] fully; to capacity; to the maximum; as much as possible
[adv] a lot; much; many
[n-suf,adv] all of ...; the entire ...
[n] one (squid, octopus, crab, etc.)
[n] one (boat)
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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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もの もの
thing; object; article; stuff; substance
[n] thing; object; article; stuff; substance
[n] one's things; possessions; property; belongings
[n] things; something; anything; everything; nothing
[n] quality
[n] reason; the way of things
[n] used to emphasize emotion, judgment, etc.; used to indicate a common occurrence in the past (after a verb in past tense); used to indicate a general tendency; used to indicate something that should happen
[n-suf] item classified as ...; item related to ...; work in the genre of ...
[n-suf] cause of ...; cause for ...
[pref] somehow; somewhat; for some reason
[pref] really; truly
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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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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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本当に ほんとうに
really; truly
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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いう 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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おいしい おいしい
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; tasty
[adj-i] good(-tasting); nice; delicious; tasty
[adj-i] attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient; favorable; desirable; profitable
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大きな おおきな
big; large; great
[adj-pn] big; large; great
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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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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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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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マカロン
macaron (meringue-based sandwich cookie); French macaroon
[n] macaron (meringue-based sandwich cookie); French macaroon
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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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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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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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あなた あなた
you
[pn] you
[pn] dear; honey
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ありがとう ありがとう
thank you; thanks
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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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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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すてき すてき
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb; cool
[adj-na] lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb; cool
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かもしれない かもしれない
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
[exp] may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
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おもち おもち
rice cakes; pounded mochi rice
[n] rice cakes; pounded mochi rice
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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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幸せ しあわせ
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
[n,adj-na] happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
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スーツ
suit (clothing)
[n] suit (clothing)
[n] suit (playing cards)
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匂い におい
odour; odor; scent; smell; stench
[n] odour; odor; scent; smell; stench
[n] aura; whiff; smacks of ...; sense; flavour; flavor
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これから これから
from now on; after this; in the future; in future
[exp] from now on; after this; in the future; in future
[exp] from here; from this point
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何だか なんだか
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
[adv] (a) little; somewhat; somehow
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小さな ちいさな
small; little; tiny
[adj-pn] small; little; tiny
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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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夜 よる
evening; night
[n,adv] evening; night
[n] dinner
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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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そして そして
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
[conj] and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
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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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魔法使い まほうつかい
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
[n] magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
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心配 しんぱい
worry; concern; anxiety; uneasiness; fear
[n,vs,vt,adj-na] worry; concern; anxiety; uneasiness; fear
[n,vs,vt] care; help; aid; assistance
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テレビ
television; TV
[n] television; TV
[n] TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast
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学校 がっこう
school
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一人で ひとりで
alone; by oneself; on one's own
[exp] alone; by oneself; on one's own
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それに それに
besides; in addition; also; moreover
[conj] besides; in addition; also; moreover
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バス
bus
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誰か だれか
someone; somebody
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日曜日 にちようび
Sunday
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自分で じぶんで
by myself; in person; by oneself
[exp] by myself; in person; by oneself
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っていう っていう
meaning; called; said
[conj] meaning; called; said
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マコロン
Japanese peanut-based biscuit similar to an amaretti
[n] Japanese peanut-based biscuit similar to an amaretti
[n] macaron (meringue-based sandwich cookie); French macaroon
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急に きゅうに
swiftly; rapidly; quickly; immediately; hastily; hurriedly
[adv] swiftly; rapidly; quickly; immediately; hastily; hurriedly
[adv] suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
[adv] sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
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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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一番 いちばん
number one; first; first place
[n,adj-no] number one; first; first place
[adv] best; most
[n] game; round; bout
[adv] as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
[n] song (e.g. in noh); piece
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なぜ なぜ
why; how; for what reason
[adv] why; how; for what reason
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お仕事 おしごと
work; job; labor; labour; business; task; assignment; occupation; employment
[n] work; job; labor; labour; business; task; assignment; occupation; employment
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つまり つまり
that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean; that (this, it) means
[adv] that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean; that (this, it) means
[adv] in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run; when all is said and done; what it all comes down to; when you get right down to it; basically
[n] clogging; obstruction; stuffing; (degree of) blockage
[n] shrinkage
[n] end; conclusion
[n] dead end; corner
[n] distress; being at the end of one's rope
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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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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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大変 たいへん
very; greatly; terribly; awfully
[adv] very; greatly; terribly; awfully
[adj-na,n] immense; enormous; great
[adj-na,n] serious; grave; dreadful; terrible
[adj-na,n] difficult; hard; challenging
[n] major incident; disaster
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ずっと
continuously; the whole time; all the way; throughout
[adv] continuously; the whole time; all the way; throughout
[adv] much (more); (by) far; far and away; a lot; a great deal
[adv] far (away); long (ago, before, after)
[adv] straight; directly
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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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どんな
what kind of; what sort of; what
[adj-pn] what kind of; what sort of; what
[adj-pn] no matter what (kind of); whatever; any; all
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とても とても
very; awfully; exceedingly
[adv] very; awfully; exceedingly
[adv] (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
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みなさん みなさん
all; everyone; everybody
[n] all; everyone; everybody
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あそこ あそこ
there; over there; that place; yonder
[pn] there; over there; that place; yonder
[n] that far; that much; that point
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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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そういえば そういえば
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
[exp] now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
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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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