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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun
1. watery graveIdiomatic expression, See also 海の藻屑と消える
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ねんおさどき 年貢
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1. time to pay the piper; time to pay the land tax (in kind)Idiomatic expression
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1. tengu; red-faced and long-nosed goblin said to reside deep in the mountains
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2. bragging; conceit; braggart; boaster; conceited personIdiomatic expression
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1. Christmas cake
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2. unmarried woman above the age of 25Jocular, humorous term, Dated term
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クリスマス・ケーキ
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Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
1. on the desk
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
2. theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan); desktop; paper; not yet implementedSee also 机上の空論
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几上 【きじょう】
Notes
几上: Rarely-used kanji form.
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1. obstinate person; stubbornness; pigheadednessIdiomatic expression
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2. hard head (like a rock)
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1. lesson learned from someone's else mistake; object lesson; food for thought; stones from other mountains (can be used to polish one's own gems)Idiomatic expression, See also 他山の石以て玉を攻むべし
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun
1. lifeIdiomatic expression
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1. like cats and dogs; (on) very bad terms; relationship of dogs and monkeysIdiomatic expression
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Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to leave the nest
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)Idiomatic expression
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1. thrust; charge; penetration
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2. digging into (a matter); depth
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3. straight man (of a comedy duo)Usually written using kana alone, See also ぼけ, See also 漫才
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4. quip; gibe; jab; dig; retort; riposte; comeback
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5. putting everything together; including everything
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6. (penetrative) sex; intercourseSlang
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突っこみ 【つっこみ】突込み 【つっこみ】ツッコミ
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突込み: Irregular okurigana usage.
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1. all one's wisdom; bag (full) of wisdom
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2. the brains (of a group); the smart one; fount of wisdom; personal adviser
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Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', Noun
1. out of sight; in the background; unnoticed; under the verandaIdiomatic expression
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun
1. fiery chariot (that carries the souls of sinners into hell)Buddhism, See also 火車
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2. desperate financial situation; dire straitsIdiomatic expression
Jreibun
    先月クレジットカードを使い過ぎてその支払いがある
  • うえ
  • に、
  • ゆうじん友人
  • の結婚式の
  • ごしゅうぎご祝儀
  • も重なって、
  • こんげつ今月
  • ひのくるま火の車
  • だ。
I overspent on my credit card last month and now I have to pay it, and on top of that, my friend is getting married so I have to give them congratulatory money, so you could say that I am in dire financial straits this month.
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun
1. profiting while others fight; fisherman's profitIdiomatic expression
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漁夫の利 【ぎょほのり】漁父の利 【ぎょふのり】漁父の利 【ぎょほのり】
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ぎょほのり: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. 漁父の利: Rarely-used kanji form. ぎょほのり: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. 漁父の利: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
1. to raise one's handusu. 手を挙げる
  • せいと生徒
  • あまり
  • 手を挙げません
Students don't raise their hands much.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
2. to surrenderIdiomatic expression, usu. 手を上げる
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3. to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike)usu. 手を上げる
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
4. to become better (at something); to improveIdiomatic expression, See also 腕を上げる, usu. 手を上げる
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
5. to throw one's hat in the ring; to volunteer; to indicate one intends to participate; to raise one's handIdiomatic expression, usu. 手を挙げる
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手を上げる 【てをあげる】手をあげる 【てをあげる】
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ku' ending
1. to speak; to talkIdiomatic expression
  • かのじょ彼女
  • とは
  • すうねんまえ数年前
  • から
  • 口をきく
  • あいだがら間柄
  • ではない
I have not been on speaking terms with her for a few years.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ku' ending
2. to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)Idiomatic expression
  • かれ
  • わたし私の
  • ために
  • 口をきいて
  • くれた
He put in a good word for me.
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口を利く 【くちをきく】口を聞く 【くちをきく】
Notes
口を聞く: Irregular kanji usage.
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
1. to make efforts; to take painsIdiomatic expression
  • きみ君の
  • ために
  • できるだけ
  • ほねをお骨を折ろう
I will do all I can for you.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
2. to break a bone
  • かれ
  • じこ事故に遭って
  • ほねをお骨を折った
He met with an accident and broke some bones.
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' ending
1. to lend a hand; to helpIdiomatic expression, See also 手を借りる
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' ending
1. to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand
  • まど
  • から
  • てをだ手を出さないで
Don't stick your hand out of the window.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' ending
2. to get involved in; to make a move onIdiomatic expression
  • あらゆる
  • しょくぎょう職業
  • てをだ手を出す
  • もの
  • なん何の
  • じゅくれんこう熟練工
  • にも
  • なれない
Jack of all trades is master of none.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' ending
3. to strike; to beat; to hitIdiomatic expression
  • だが
  • くみて組み手
  • てをだ手を出さない
  • やさ優し
  • ではない
  • !!
However not attacking your partner in sparring is not a kindness!
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' ending
4. to steal; to rob; to takeIdiomatic expression
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' ending
5. to seduce (a woman); to lay hands onIdiomatic expression
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手をだす 【てをだす】
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