導 しるべ
guidance; guide
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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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源 みなもと
source (of a river); fountainhead
[n] source (of a river); fountainhead
[n] source; origin; root
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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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私 わたし
I; me
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料理 りょうり
cooking; cookery; cuisine; meal; food; dish; item on a menu
[n,vs,vt] cooking; cookery; cuisine; meal; food; dish; item on a menu
[n,vs,vt] (easily) dealing with something; handling (well)
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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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カレー カレー
curry (esp. Japanese curry)
[n] curry (esp. Japanese curry)
[n] rice and curry
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肉 にく
flesh
[n] flesh
[n] meat
[n] flesh (of a fruit); pulp
[n] the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh
[n] thickness
[n] content; substance; flesh
[n] ink pad
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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
21
きのこ きのこ
mushroom
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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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野菜 やさい
vegetable
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具材 ぐざい
material; ingredient
17
お寺 おてら
temple
17
豆腐 とうふ
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
[n] tofu; bean curd; beancurd
16
臼 うす
millstone; mortar
16
油 あぶら
oil
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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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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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水気 みずけ
water content; moisture; juiciness; dampness
[n] water content; moisture; juiciness; dampness
[n] water vapor (vapour); steam
[n] dropsy; edema; oedema
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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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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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オレ おれ
I; me
14
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
14
高野豆腐 こうやどうふ
freeze-dried tofu
11
鍋 なべ
pan; pot; saucepan
[n] pan; pot; saucepan
[n,n-suf] stew; hot pot
11
豆乳 とうにゅう
soy milk
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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)
11
月 つき
Moon
[n] Moon
[n] month
[n] moonlight
[n] (a) moon; natural satellite
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同調 どうちょう
conformity; alignment; agreement; sympathy; following suit
[n,vs,vi] conformity; alignment; agreement; sympathy; following suit
[n,vs,vi] tuning
[n] same tone; same pitch
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ほど ほど
extent; degree; measure
[n,adv] extent; degree; measure
[n] limit; bounds
[n] (span of) time
[n] (a) distance
[n] the state of; the status of; the condition of
[prt] about; around; approximately; or so
[prt] as much as ...; to the extent of ...; like ...
[prt] the more ... the more ...
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そぼろ
minced meat or fish that is seasoned and fried (usu. served on top of rice)
[n] minced meat or fish that is seasoned and fried (usu. served on top of rice)
[adj-na] tattered; ragged; tangled
[adj-na] fine; small
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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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皮 かわ
skin; hide; pelt; fur
[n] skin; hide; pelt; fur
[n] rind; peel; husk; bark
[n] shell; sheath; wrapping
[n] mask (hiding one's true nature); seeming
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彼女 かのじょ
she; her
[pn] she; her
[n] girlfriend
10
彼 かれ
he; him
[pn] he; him
[n] boyfriend
10
切る きる
to cut; to cut through; to perform (surgery)
[v5r,vt] to cut; to cut through; to perform (surgery)
[v5r,vt] to sever (connections, ties)
[v5r,vt] to turn off (e.g. the light)
[v5r,vt] to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to disconnect
[v5r,vt] to punch (a ticket); to tear off (a stub)
[v5r,vt] to open (something sealed)
[v5r,vt] to start
[v5r,vt] to set (a limit); to do (something) in less or within a certain time; to issue (cheques, vouchers, etc.)
[v5r,vt] to reduce; to decrease; to discount
[v5r,vt] to shake off (water, etc.); to let drip-dry; to let drain
[v5r,vt] to cross; to traverse
[v5r,vt] to criticize sharply
[v5r,vt] to act decisively; to do (something noticeable); to go first; to make (certain facial expressions, in kabuki)
[v5r,vt] to turn (vehicle, steering wheel, etc.)
[v5r,vt] to curl (a ball); to bend; to cut
[v5r,vt] to shuffle (cards)
[v5r,vt] to discard a tile
[v5r,vt] to dismiss; to sack; to let go; to expel; to excommunicate
[v5r,vt] to dig (a groove); to cut (a stencil, on a mimeograph)
[v5r,vt] to trump
[v5r,vt] to cut (the connection between two groups)
[v5r,vt] to start a fire (with wood-wood friction or by striking a metal against stone)
[v5r,vt] to draw (a shape) in the air (with a sword, etc.)
[suf,v5r] to do completely; to finish doing
[suf,v5r] to be completely ...; to be totally ...; to be terribly ...
[suf,v5r] to do clearly; to do decisively; to do firmly
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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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という という
called; named; that says; that
[exp] called; named; that says; that
[exp] as many as; as much as
[exp] all ...; every single ...
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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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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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相談 そうだん
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
[n,vs,vt] consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
9
次 つぎ
next; following; subsequent
[n,adj-no] next; following; subsequent
[n,adj-no] stage; station
9
彼岸 ひがん
equinoctial week (when Buddhist services are held)
[n] equinoctial week (when Buddhist services are held)
[n] Buddhist services during the equinoctial week
[n] nirvana
[n] opposite bank; opposite shore; shore on the other side
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作る つくる
to make; to produce; to manufacture; to build; to construct
[v5r,vt] to make; to produce; to manufacture; to build; to construct
[v5r,vt] to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol)
[v5r,vt] to raise; to grow; to cultivate; to train
[v5r,vt] to till
[v5r,vt] to draw up (a document); to make out; to prepare; to write
[v5r,vt] to create (an artistic work, etc.); to compose
[v5r,vt] to coin (a phrase); to organize; to organise; to establish; to found
[v5r,vt] to have (a child)
[v5r,vt] to make up (one's face, etc.)
[v5r,vt] to fabricate (an excuse, etc.)
[v5r,vt] to give a (false) appearance; to feign (a smile, etc.); to put on a show of emotion
[v5r,vt] to form (a line, etc.)
[v5r,vt] to set (a record)
[v5r,vt] to commit (a sin, etc.)
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中火 ちゅうび
medium flame (cooking); medium heat; medium fire
[n] medium flame (cooking); medium heat; medium fire
9
下さい ください
please (give me)
[exp] please (give me)
[exp] please (do for me)
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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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もどき もどき
-like; pseudo-; mock ...; imitation ...; in the style of ...
[n-suf] -like; pseudo-; mock ...; imitation ...; in the style of ...
[n] comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts)
[n] criticism; censure
9
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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まず まず
first (of all); firstly; to begin with; before anything else
[adv] first (of all); firstly; to begin with; before anything else
[adv] probably; most likely; almost certainly; virtually
[adv] more or less (satisfactory); on the whole; reasonably
[adv] anyway; at any rate; for now (at least); for the time being
9
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
9
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
9
オクラ
okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
[n] okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
9
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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精進 しょうじん
concentration; diligence; devotion
[n,vs,vi] concentration; diligence; devotion
[n,vs,vi] asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment
[n,vs,vi] adherence to a vegetarian diet
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材料 ざいりょう
materials; ingredients
[n] materials; ingredients
[n] material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter
[n] grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis; evidence; data
[n] (market) factor
8
にんじん にんじん
carrot (Daucus carota)
[n] carrot (Daucus carota)
[n] Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
8
なんです
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
[aux] it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
8
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!
8
こんにちは こんにちは
hello; good day; good afternoon
[int] hello; good day; good afternoon
8
カボチャ かぼちゃ
pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.); squash
[n] pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.); squash
8
龍頭 たつがしら
something in the shape of a dragon's head (esp. a helmet crest)
[n] something in the shape of a dragon's head (esp. a helmet crest)
7
食材 しょくざい
foodstuff; ingredient
[n] foodstuff; ingredient
7
砂糖 さとう
sugar
7
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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度 ど
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.)
[n,n-suf] degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.)
[ctr] counter for occurrences
[n,n-suf] strength (of glasses); glasses prescription
[n,n-suf] alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume
[n] extent; degree; limit
[n] presence of mind; composure
7
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
7
寿司飯 すしめし
rice seasoned with vinegar, sugar and salt, used for preparing sushi; sushi rice
[n] rice seasoned with vinegar, sugar and salt, used for preparing sushi; sushi rice
7
大さじ おおさじ
tablespoon
7
塩 しお
salt; common salt; table salt; sodium chloride
[n] salt; common salt; table salt; sodium chloride
[n] hardship; toil; trouble
[n] saltiness
[n-pref] cold; unwelcoming; indifferent
7
厚揚げ あつあげ
thick fried tofu
7
今度 こんど
this time; now
[n,adv] this time; now
[n,adv] next time; another time; shortly; soon
[n,adv] recently; lately; the other day
7
人間 にんげん
human being; human; person; man; mankind; humankind
[n] human being; human; person; man; mankind; humankind
[n] character (of a person)
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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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ながら ながら
while; during; as
[prt] while; during; as
[prt] while; although; though; despite; in spite of; notwithstanding
[prt] all; both
[prt] as (e.g. "as always", "as long ago"); in (e.g. "in tears")
[pref] while doing something else (at the same time)
7
その その
that; the
[adj-pn] that; the
[adj-pn] part (as in "part two")
[int] um ...; er ...; uh ...
7
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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いただきます いただきます
thank you (for the meal just served); I receive (this meal)
[exp] thank you (for the meal just served); I receive (this meal)
7
部屋 へや
room; chamber
[n] room; chamber
[n] apartment; flat; pad
[n] stable
6
良い よい
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
[adj-i] good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
[adj-i] sufficient; enough; ready; prepared
[adj-i] profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
[adj-i] OK; all right; fine; no problem
[suf,adj-i] easy to ...
6
秋 あき
autumn; fall
6
熱 ねつ
heat
[n] heat
[n] fever; temperature
[n,suf] zeal; passion; enthusiasm; mania; craze; rage
6
彼氏 かれし
boyfriend
[n] boyfriend
[pn] he; him
6
完成 かんせい
completion; perfection; accomplishment
[n,vs,vt,vi] completion; perfection; accomplishment
6
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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大和芋 やまといも
Chinese yam (variety of Dioscorea opposita)
[n] Chinese yam (variety of Dioscorea opposita)
[n] Japanese yam (variety of Dioscorea japonica)
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型 かた
type; style; model; pattern
[n,n-suf] type; style; model; pattern
[n] mold; mould; model; pattern; template; impression
[n] kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); form
[n] convention; tradition; (standard) form; formula; usage
[n] (set) size; inches (in sizes of displays, disks, image sensors, etc.)
[n] (taxonomical) form
6
卵 たまご
eggs; egg; spawn; roe
[n] eggs; egg; spawn; roe
[n] (hen's) egg
[n] (an expert) in the making
[n] beginning; origin; infancy
6
全部 ぜんぶ
all; entire; whole; altogether
[n,adj-no,adv] all; entire; whole; altogether
6
僕 ぼく
I; me
[pn] I; me
[pn] you
[pn] manservant
6
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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ように ように
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as)
[exp] in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as)
[exp] hoping or wishing for something
6
まいたけ まいたけ
hen-of-the-woods (species of polypore mushroom, Grifola frondosa)
[n] hen-of-the-woods (species of polypore mushroom, Grifola frondosa)
6
フライパン
fry pan; frying pan
6
パーティー
party (social gathering)
[n] party (social gathering)
[n] party (group of people participating in an activity, esp. mountain climbing)
[n] (political) party
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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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ところ 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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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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