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1. while; during; asUsually written using kana alone
  • かのじょ彼女
  • みぶ身振り
  • まじ交え
  • ながら
  • えんぜつ演説
  • した
She accompanied her speech with gestures.
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2. while; although; though; despite; in spite of; notwithstandingUsually written using kana alone, See also 我ながら
  • あれほど
  • かね
  • 持ち
  • ながら
  • かれ
  • こうふく幸福
  • でない
For all his wealth, he is not happy.
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3. all; bothUsually written using kana alone, See also 二つながら
Particle
4. as (e.g. "as always", "as long ago"); in (e.g. "in tears")Usually written using kana alone
Prefix
5. while doing something else (at the same time)See also ながら族 ながらぞく
Notes
乍ら: Rarely-used kanji form.
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1. adds force or indicates commandMale term or language, used at sentence end
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1. even
  • かのじょ彼女
  • わたし私の
  • いえ
  • さえ
  • 来なかった
She did not come even as far as my house.
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2. (if) only; just; as long asin a conditional clause; indicates the only thing needed
  • あめ
  • やみ
  • さえ
  • すれば
  • いい
  • のに
  • なあ
If only it would stop raining!
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3. besides; on top of that; what's more
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1. yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?Familiar language, used at sentence-end; indicates a question (sometimes rhetorical)
Other forms
かえ
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1. I wonder; do you think?; I might; how aboutFemale term or language
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2. some kind; some stage; somehow; somewhereindicates imprecision
Other forms
かしらん
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1. I wonderat sentence end
  • ひじ
  • いた痛む
  • びょういん病院
  • 行こう
  • かな
My elbow really hurts. I guess I should go to a hospital.
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2. should I?; is it?at sentence end
  • えーと
  • パンこパン粉
  • 有った
  • かな
Hmm, did we have some breadcrumbs?
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3. I wish that; I hope thatat sentence end; with a negative
  • ラジオ
  • とめて
  • くれない
  • かな
I wish they would turn off the radio.
Other forms
かなあかなーかなぁ
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1. certainly; of course; to be sure; surely
    パターソン
  • はかせ博士
  • いい
  • です
  • とも
  • 。ココ
  • ねこ
  • 好き
  • 知っています
Dr. Patterson: Sure. Do you know about Koko's love for cats?
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2. even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); though; althoughusu. with volitional verb or adj. stem
  • どんな
  • こと
  • 起ころう
  • とも
  • 落ち着いてい
  • なさい
Stay calm whatever happens.
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3. without even; without so much aswith neg. verb
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4. at the (least, earliest, etc.)See also 遅くとも, after an adverb
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5. also (called); also as
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6. wellsometimes esp. an emphatic form of the particle と
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1. it is ... that ...; precisely; in particular; definitely; for sure; only (when, after, because, etc.)emphasizes preceding word or phrase
  • こだわり
  • きゃく
  • つた伝わって
  • こそ
  • いみ意味をなす
Care over the particulars only has meaning once it gets across to customers.
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2. although; while; it is the case that ... butas こそあれ, こそすれ, こそするが, etc.
  • かれ
  • とし
  • こそ
  • わか若い
  • じゅうぶん十分
  • その
  • しごと仕事
  • やっていける
Young as he is, he is equal to the task.
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3. it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...after conditional -ba form of verb
  • きみ
  • ため
  • おも思えば
  • こそ
  • こういこう言ってるんだ
It is precisely because I have your best interests at heart that I am saying this.
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4. not at all; not in the slightest; absolutely not; neverFormal or literary term, after -nai stem of verb + ば
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1. and the like; such as; among other things; and so onoft. as ...とか...とか
  • ほうちょう包丁
  • とか
  • なべ
  • とか
  • だいどころようひん台所用品
  • じさん持参
  • する
  • こと
Don't forget to bring kitchen utensils such as knives and cooking pots.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Particle
2. or something; something like; a (certain)used to convey hearsay or uncertain information; oft. with 言う, 聞く, etc.
    マルコーニ
  • さん
  • とか
  • いう
  • ひと
  • めんかい面会
  • です
A Mr. Marconi wants to see you.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Particle
3. I hear that ...; people say that...; rumour has it that ...at sentence end
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Particle
4. or something; something like; or whateverColloquial, used to make a statement vague or less absolute; usu. after a noun
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1. is it?; isn't it?Familiar language, marks wh-question (what, where, who)
  • その
  • しごとにおうぼ仕事に応募したら
  • どう
  • だい
Why not apply for that job?
Particle
2. be; isChildren's language, strengthens one's judgment or conclusion
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1. even (e.g. even a child)See also さえ
  • せんせい先生
  • でさえ
  • その
  • もんだい問題
  • 解けなかった
Even the teacher could not solve the problem.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Particle
2. as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; justSee also さえ, after a noun or na-adjective; in conditional clauses
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Suffix, Particle
1. only; nothing butliterary equiv. of だけ
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1. or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options)
  • あらゆる
  • くに
  • れきし歴史
  • おとこ
  • なり
  • おんな
  • なり
  • こころのなか心の中
  • はじ始まる
The history of every country begins in the heart of a man or a woman.
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2. ... or ...usu. in the form ...なり...なり
  • しかし
  • しろ
  • たどりつく
  • なり
  • このえへい近衛兵
  • ひき率いた
  • ひと
  • によって
  • わたし
  • この
  • ろうごく牢獄
  • こういん勾引
  • されて
  • しまった
However, when I finally reached the castle I was thrown into this prison by the commander of the imperial guard.
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3. as soon as; right afterafter dictionary form verb
  • かれ
  • いっしゅうかん一週間
  • まえ
  • いえ
  • 出た
  • なり
  • かえ帰ってこない
He hasn't come home since he left last week.
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4. while still; with previous state still in effectafter past tense verb
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Conjunction, Particle
1. if; when; after
  • やってみ
  • たら
  • かんたん簡単
  • でした
I found it easy when I gave it a try.
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2. when it comes to ...; as for ...; that ...Colloquial, indicates light scorn, annoyance, surprise, etc. about a topic
  • うちの
  • ちち
  • ったら
  • よる
  • わたし
  • ひとり一人で
  • そと
  • 出して
  • くれない
My father doesn't let me go out alone at night.
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3. why don't you ...; why not ...; how about ...; what about ...Colloquial, at sentence end
    ホワイト
  • さん
  • 聞いて
  • たら
Why don't you ask Mr White?
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4. I tell you!; I said ...; I really mean ...Colloquial, at sentence end; adds emphasis; usu. ったら
  • しず静か
  • しろ
  • ったら
Do be quiet!
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5. vocative particleColloquial, indicates frustration, impatience, etc.; usu. ったら
    真理恵
  • ったら
  • げんき元気
  • だし
  • なさい
Do cheer up, Marie!
Other forms
ったら
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Conjunction, Particle
1. and yet; though; when; in spite ofUsually written using kana alone
Other forms
クセに
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1. may; might; perhaps; may be; possiblyAbbreviation, See also かもしれない
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1. whileSee also つつある, after the -masu stem of a verb
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2. even though; despiteSee also つつも
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Particle, Conjunction
1. although; though; despite the fact that ...
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1. not onlyUsually written using kana alone, See also 許りでなく
Notes
許りか: Rarely-used kanji form.
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1. -ing and -ing (e.g. "coming and going")as …たり…たり, after the ren'youkei forms of multiple verbs
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2. doing such things as...used adverbially
  • なにびと何人も
  • から空の
  • いのふ胃の腑
  • あいこくしゃ愛国者
  • たり
  • 得ない
No man can be a patriot on an empty stomach.
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3. expresses a commandas …たり…たり at sentence-end, after the ren'youkei forms of a repeated verb
Auxiliary verb, Irregular ru verb, plain form ends with -ri
4. to beArchaic, Only applies to たり, See also たる, from とあり, after a noun
Auxiliary verb, Irregular ru verb, plain form ends with -ri
5. indicates completion or continuation of an actionArchaic, Only applies to たり, from 〜てあり, after the ren'youkei form of a verb
Other forms
だり
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