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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赤ちゃん あかちゃん
baby; infant
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いのち いのち
life; life force
[n] life; life force
[n] lifetime; lifespan
[n] most important thing; foundation; core
[n] paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love)
[n] fate; destiny; karma
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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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次 つぎ
next; following; subsequent
[n,adj-no] next; following; subsequent
[n,adj-no] stage; station
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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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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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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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オレ おれ
I; me
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お姉ちゃん おねえちゃん
older sister
[n] older sister
[n] lass; young lady
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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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トマト
tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
[n] tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
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あんた あんた
you
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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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行く いく
to die; to pass away
[v5k-s,vi] to die; to pass away
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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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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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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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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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姉ちゃん ねえちゃん
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister
[n] (one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister
[n] girl
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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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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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ボク ぼく
I; me
[pn] I; me
[pn] you
[pn] manservant
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結婚 けっこん
marriage
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師匠 ししょう
master; teacher
[n,suf] master; teacher
[n] stable master
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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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嫁 よめ
bride
[n] bride
[n] (one's) daughter-in-law
[n] wife
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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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ほら
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
[int] look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
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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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医院 いいん
doctor's office; doctor's surgery; clinic
[n] doctor's office; doctor's surgery; clinic
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女の子 おんなのこ
girl; daughter; baby girl
[exp,n] girl; daughter; baby girl
[exp,n] young woman
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お腹 おなか
belly; abdomen; stomach
[n] belly; abdomen; stomach
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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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妹 いもうと
younger sister
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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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帰る かえる
to return; to come home; to go home; to go back
[v5r,vi] to return; to come home; to go home; to go back
[v5r,vi] to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.)
[v5r,vi] to get home; to get to home plate
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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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月 つき
Moon
[n] Moon
[n] month
[n] moonlight
[n] (a) moon; natural satellite
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おばちゃん おばちゃん
auntie; older woman
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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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用 よう
business; task; errand; engagement
[n] business; task; errand; engagement
[n] use; purpose
[n-suf] for the use of ...; used for ...; made for ...
[n] call of nature; excretion
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くせに くせに
and yet; though; when; in spite of
[conj,prt] and yet; though; when; in spite of
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もん 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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久しぶり ひさしぶり
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
[adj-na,adj-no,n] a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
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サブ
sub; substitute; reserve; backup
[n] sub; substitute; reserve; backup
[pref] sub-
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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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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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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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棟 むね
ridge (of roof)
[n] ridge (of roof)
[n] back of a sword
[suf,ctr] counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
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お母ちゃん おかあちゃん
mum; mom
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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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あの人 あのひと
he; she; that person
[pn] he; she; that person
[pn] you
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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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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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それで それで
so; therefore; and; (and) then
[conj] so; therefore; and; (and) then
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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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母さん かあさん
mother
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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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美人 びじん
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
[n] beautiful woman; (a) beauty
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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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顔 かお
face; visage
[n] face; visage
[n] look; expression; countenance
[n] honor; honour; face
[n] influence; notoriety
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ありがとう ありがとう
thank you; thanks
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ドイツ ドイツ
Germany
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姉さん ねえさん
older sister; elder sister
[n] older sister; elder sister
[n] young lady
[n] miss
[n] ma'am
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まんじゅう まんじゅう
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
[n] manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
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おめでとう おめでとう
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
[int] congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
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なに なに
what
[pn] what
[pn] you-know-what; that thing
[pn] whatsit; whachamacallit; what's-his-name; what's-her-name
[adv] (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
[int] what?; huh?
[int] hey!; come on!
[int] oh, no (it's fine); why (it's nothing); oh (certainly not)
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様子 ようす
state (of affairs); situation; circumstances
[n] state (of affairs); situation; circumstances
[n] appearance; look(s); air; manner; behaviour; demeanor
[n] sign; indication
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ママ
mom; mommy; mum; mummy; mother; mama; mamma
[n] mom; mommy; mum; mummy; mother; mama; mamma
[n] female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
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お姉さん おねえさん
older sister; elder sister
[n] older sister; elder sister
[n] young lady
[n] miss
[n] ma'am
[n] older girl
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クスリ 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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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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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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手 て
hand; arm
[n] hand; arm
[n] forepaw; foreleg
[n] handle
[n] hand; worker; help
[n] trouble; care; effort
[n] means; way; trick; move; technique; workmanship
[n] hand; handwriting
[n] kind; type; sort
[n] one's hands; one's possession
[n] ability to cope
[n] hand (of cards)
[n] direction
[n,n-suf,ctr] move (in go, shogi, etc.)
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お兄ちゃん おにいちゃん
(one's) older brother
[n] (one's) older brother
[n] lad; sonny
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模 かたぎ
wooden printing block
[n] wooden printing block
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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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ひばり ひばり
skylark (Alauda arvensis)
[n] skylark (Alauda arvensis)
[n] Mongolian lark (Melanocorypha mongolica)
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産み うみ
birth; giving birth
[n,adj-no] birth; giving birth
[n] creating; bringing into the world
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八千草 やちぐさ
variety of plants; various herbs
[n] variety of plants; various herbs
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お金 おかね
money
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兄さん にいさん
older brother; elder brother
[n] older brother; elder brother
[n] brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship)
[n] young man; buddy; fella; laddie
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義母 ぎぼ
mother-in-law
[n] mother-in-law
[n] foster mother
[n] step mother
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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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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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いつ いつ
when; at what time; how soon
[pn] when; at what time; how soon
[pn] normal times; ordinary days
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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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東京 とうきょう
Tokyo
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ふたり ふたり
two persons; two people; pair; couple
[n] two persons; two people; pair; couple
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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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スイカ すいか
watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
[n] watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
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鈴虫 すずむし
bell cricket (Meloimorpha japonica)
[n] bell cricket (Meloimorpha japonica)
[n] pine cricket (Xenogryllus marmoratus)
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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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おまえ おまえ
you
[pn] you
[n] before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
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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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こっち こちら
this way; this direction
[pn] this way; this direction
[pn] here
[pn] this (one)
[pn] I; me; we; us
[pn] this person
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