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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目 め
eye; eyeball
[n] eye; eyeball
[n] eyesight; sight; vision
[n] look; stare; gaze; glance
[n] notice; attention; observation; eyes (of the world, public, etc.)
[n] an experience
[n] viewpoint
[n] discrimination; discernment; judgement; eye (e.g. for quality)
[n] (an) appearance
[n] chance (of success); possibility (of a good result)
[n] spacing (between crossed strands of a net, mesh, etc.); opening; stitch; texture; weave
[n] grain (of wood, paper)
[n] eye (of a storm, needle, etc.)
[n] intersection (on a go board); square (on a chessboard)
[n] dot (on a dice); pip; rolled number
[n] graduation; division (of a scale)
[n] tooth (of a saw, comb, etc.)
[suf] ordinal number suffix
[suf] somewhat; -ish
[suf] point (e.g. of change)
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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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友人 ゆうじん
friend
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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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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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私 わたし
I; me
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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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おれ おれ
I; me
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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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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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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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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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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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ニャンコ
kitty cat
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名取 なとり
accredited master (of a performing art)
[n] accredited master (of a performing art)
[n] being famous; being popular
[n] famous person
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だろうか
don't you think?; indicates question
[exp] don't you think?; indicates question
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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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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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本当に ほんとうに
really; truly
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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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君 きみ
you; buddy; pal
[pn] you; buddy; pal
[n] monarch; ruler; sovereign; (one's) master
[pn] he; she
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人の子 ひとのこ
(someone's) child; person with parents; (also) human; born human
[exp,n] (someone's) child; person with parents; (also) human; born human
[exp,n] other people's children
[exp,n] the Son of Man; Christ
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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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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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姿 すがた
figure; form; shape
[n] figure; form; shape
[n] appearance; dress; guise
[n] state; condition; picture; image
[n] form (of a waka)
[n-suf] dressed in ...; wearing ...
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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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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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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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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
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妖怪 ようかい
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon; monster; goblin; yōkai
[n] ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon; monster; goblin; yōkai
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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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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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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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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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よう よう
appearing ...; looking ...
[n-suf,n] appearing ...; looking ...
[n-suf,n] way to ...; method of ...ing
[n-suf,n] form; style; design
[n-suf,n] like; similar to
[n] thing (thought or spoken)
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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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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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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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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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力 ちから
force; strength; might; vigour; vigor; energy
[n] force; strength; might; vigour; vigor; energy
[n] capability; ability; proficiency; capacity; faculty
[n] efficacy; effect
[n] effort; endeavours; endeavors; exertions
[n] power; authority; influence; good offices; agency
[n] support; help; aid; assistance
[n] stress; emphasis
[n] means; resources
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そうか
is that so?
[exp] is that so?
[exp] I see; right; oh; OK
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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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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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ありがとう ありがとう
thank you; thanks
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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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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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最近 さいきん
recently; lately; these days; nowadays; right now
[n,adj-no,adv] recently; lately; these days; nowadays; right now
[adj-no] nearest; closest
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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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サイン会 サインかい
signing; autograph session
[n] signing; autograph session
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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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者 もの
person
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出来る できる
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task
[v1,vi] to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task
[v1,vi] to be ready; to be completed
[v1,vi] to be made; to be built
[v1,vi] to be good at; to be permitted (to do)
[v1,vi] to become intimate; to take up (with someone)
[v1,vi] to grow; to be raised
[v1,vi] to become pregnant
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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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祖母 そぼ
grandmother
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紙 かみ
paper
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会合 かいごう
meeting; assembly; gathering
[n,vs,vi] meeting; assembly; gathering
[n,vs,vi] association
[n,vs,vi] conjunction
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人達 ひとたち
people
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それは
very; extremely
[adv] very; extremely
[exp] that is
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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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日々 ひび
daily; everyday
[adj-no] daily; everyday
[n] days (e.g. of one's youth)
[adv] every day; day after day; day by day; from day to day
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用心棒 ようじんぼう
bodyguard; bouncer; (security) guard
[n] bodyguard; bouncer; (security) guard
[n] bar (on a door); bolt
[n] stick or pole used for self-defence
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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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変 へん
strange; odd; peculiar; weird; curious; eccentric; funny; suspicious; fishy
[adj-na] strange; odd; peculiar; weird; curious; eccentric; funny; suspicious; fishy
[adj-na] unexpected
[n] change
[n] incident; disturbance; disaster; accident; emergency
[n-pref] flat
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どこか どこか
somewhere
[n,adv] somewhere
[adv] in some respects; in some way
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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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たくさん たくさん
a lot; lots; plenty; many; a large number; much; a great deal; a good deal
[adj-no,adj-na,n,adv] a lot; lots; plenty; many; a large number; much; a great deal; a good deal
[adj-no,adj-na,n,adv] enough; sufficient
[n-suf] enough; too many; too much
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について について
concerning; regarding
[exp] concerning; regarding
[exp] per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
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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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相手 あいて
companion; partner; company
[n] companion; partner; company
[n] other party; addressee
[n] opponent (sports, etc.)
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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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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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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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黒 くろ
black
[n] black
[n] black stone
[n] guilt; guilty person
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化物 ばけもの
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre; specter
[n] goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre; specter
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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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時々 ときどき
sometimes; occasionally; at times; from time to time; now and then; once in a while; at intervals
[adv,adj-no] sometimes; occasionally; at times; from time to time; now and then; once in a while; at intervals
[adj-no,n] seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
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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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章 しょう
chapter; section
[n] chapter; section
[n,n-suf] medal; badge; insignia
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この辺 このへん
this area; around here
[n] this area; around here
[n] this point; this much; this extent
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小僧 こぞう
youngster; boy; kid; brat
[n] youngster; boy; kid; brat
[n] young Buddhist monk; young bonze
[n] young shop-boy; errand boy; apprentice
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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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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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退治 たいじ
extermination (e.g. of pests, demons, bandits); elimination; eradication; destruction; suppression
[n,vs] extermination (e.g. of pests, demons, bandits); elimination; eradication; destruction; suppression
[n,vs] making someone renounce worldly desires in order to concentrate on Buddha's teachings
[n,vs] curing illness
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命 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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京都 きょうと
Kyoto (city, prefecture)
[n] Kyoto (city, prefecture)
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おそらく おそらく
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
[adv] probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
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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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くらい
approximately; about; around; or so
[suf,prt] approximately; about; around; or so
[suf,prt] to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; so ... that ...; at least
[suf,prt] as ... as ...; like
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気 き
spirit; mind; heart
[n] spirit; mind; heart
[n] nature; disposition
[n] intention; mind; will; motivation
[n] mood; feelings
[n] consciousness
[n] care; attention; consideration; worry
[n] interest
[n] (the) air; atmosphere
[n] ambience; atmosphere (of); air (of); mood
[n] fragrance; aroma; flavour; taste
[n] qi (in traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine); chi; ki
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峰 みね
peak; summit; ridge; top
[n] peak; summit; ridge; top
[n] back of a blade
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多い おおい
many; numerous; a lot
[adj-i] many; numerous; a lot
[adj-i] large amount of; large quantity of; a lot; much
[adj-i] frequent; common
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猫 ねこ
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus)
[n] cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus)
[n] shamisen
[n] geisha
[n] wheelbarrow
[n] clay bed-warmer
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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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見る みる
to see; to look; to watch; to view; to observe
[v1,vt] to see; to look; to watch; to view; to observe
[v1,vt] to examine; to look over; to assess; to check; to judge
[v1,vt] to look after; to attend to; to take care of; to keep an eye on
[v1,vt] to experience; to meet with (misfortune, success, etc.)
[aux-v,v1] to try ...; to have a go at ...; to give ... a try
[aux-v,v1] to see (that) ...; to find (that) ...
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地 ち
earth; ground; land; soil
[n,n-suf] earth; ground; land; soil
[n,n-suf] place
[n,n-suf] territory
[n,n-suf] bottom (of a package, book, etc.)
[n,n-suf] earth (one of the five elements)
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関係 かんけい
relation; relationship; connection
[n,vs,vi] relation; relationship; connection
[n,vs,vi] participation; involvement; concern
[n,vs,vi] influence; effect
[n-suf] related to; connected to
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阿呆 あほ
fool; idiot; simpleton
[n,adj-na] fool; idiot; simpleton
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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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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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