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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. wanting (to have); desiring; wishing forSee also 欲しがる
  • わたし
  • えんぴつ鉛筆
  • けずる
  • ナイフ
  • ほしい
I want a knife to sharpen my pencil with.
I-adjective (keiyoushi), Auxiliary adjective
2. I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)Usually written using kana alone, after the -te form of a verb
  • この
  • しょるい書類
  • それぞれ
  • にぶ2部
  • ずつ
  • コピー
  • して
  • ほしい
I'd like two copies of each of these documents.
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Godan verb - Iku/Yuku special class, Intransitive verb
1. to go; to move (towards); to head (towards); to leave (for)See also 来る
  • おかあお母さん
  • およ泳ぎ
  • 行って
  • いい
Can I go swimming, Mother?
Godan verb - Iku/Yuku special class, Intransitive verb
2. to move through; to travel across; to walk along (e.g. a road)
  • たんけんか探検家
  • さんちゅう山中
  • みちなきみち道なき道
  • 行った
The explorer pushed his way through the trackless mountain region.
Godan verb - Iku/Yuku special class, Intransitive verb
3. to go (well, badly, etc.); to proceed; to turn out; to get along
  • あなたの
  • おかげで
  • しごと仕事
  • うまく
  • 行きました
Thanks to you, the job went well.
Godan verb - Iku/Yuku special class, Intransitive verb
4. to do (in a particular way); to go (with; a choice); to tryoft. as で〜
Godan verb - Iku/Yuku special class, Intransitive verb
5. to pass (of time, seasons, etc.); to go by
Godan verb - Iku/Yuku special class, Intransitive verb
6. to stream; to flow
Godan verb - Iku/Yuku special class, Intransitive verb
7. to die; to pass awayusu. written as 逝く
Godan verb - Iku/Yuku special class, Intransitive verb
8. to reach (a stage, extent, age, etc.); to get to; to go (so far as ...)
Godan verb - Iku/Yuku special class, Intransitive verb
9. to reach (of information, instructions, wind, etc.); to arrive
Auxiliary verb, Godan verb - Iku/Yuku special class
10. to continue ...; to go on ...; to (progress) steadily; to gradually ...; to progressively ...Usually written using kana alone, after the -te form of a verb; い sometimes omitted in casual speech
  • その
  • おと
  • だんだん
  • ちい小さく
  • なって
  • いった
The sound grew fainter and fainter.
Godan verb - Iku/Yuku special class, Intransitive verb
11. to have an orgasm; to come; to cumUsually written using kana alone, Colloquial, oft. written as イク
Godan verb - Iku/Yuku special class, Intransitive verb
12. to trip; to get high; to have a drug-induced hallucinationUsually written using kana alone, Slang
Other forms
行く 【ゆく】往く 【いく】往く 【ゆく】
Notes
往く: Rarely-used kanji form. 往く: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi)
1. which; what (way)Usually written using kana alone, See also この, See also その, See also あの
Notes
何の: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. again; once more; once again; another time; some other timeUsually written using kana alone
  • また
  • 会えて
  • うれ嬉しい
Nice to see you again!
Adverb (fukushi)
2. also; too; as well; likewiseUsually written using kana alone
    ジム
  • また
  • パーティー
  • 来ます
Jim is coming to the party, too.
Adverb (fukushi)
3. on the other hand; whileUsually written using kana alone
  • わたし
  • には
  • かのじょ彼女の
  • きも気持ち
  • わかる
  • また
  • いちめん一面
  • かのじょ彼女
  • ただ正しい
  • おも思わない
I understand her, but on the other hand I don't think she's right.
Conjunction
4. and; in addition; besides; moreover; furthermoreUsually written using kana alone
  • わたし
  • 行けない
  • また
  • 行き
  • たい
  • おも思わない
I cannot go, nor do I want to.
Conjunction
5. or; otherwiseUsually written using kana alone
  • じょうほう情報
  • 得る
  • には
  • どこ
  • 行けば
  • いい
  • また
  • だれ
  • 聞けば
  • いい
  • ご存じ
  • ですか
Do you know where to go or whom to ask for information?
Adverb (fukushi)
6. really; how; (what, why) on earthUsually written using kana alone, expresses surprise, shock, doubt, etc.
  • あつ暑い
  • なま生ビール
  • あじ
  • また
  • かくべつ格別
Draft beer tastes especially good on a hot day.
Prefix
7. indirectSee also 又聞き, See also 又貸し
Other forms
亦 【また】復 【また】
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Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
1. remainder; remnant; rest; balance; surplus; remains (of a meal); leftoversUsually written using kana alone, Only applies to あまり
  • ぎょうざ
  • あまり
  • ギョーザ餃子
  • いえ
  • つく作りました
  • かわ
  • すく少なかった
  • せいか
  • すこ少し
  • あま余って
  • しまいました
Gyoza stuffing? I made some gyoza at home but, possibly because I didn't have enough dough, I had some of the filling left over.
Adverb (fukushi)
2. (not) very; (not) muchUsually written using kana alone, with neg. sentence
  • それ
  • あまり
  • かち価値
  • ない
It's not worth much.
Adverb (fukushi)
3. too much; excessively; overlyUsually written using kana alone, See also あまりに, See also の余り のあまり, esp. as あまりに(も)
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
4. extreme; great; severe; tremendous; terrible
  • スイートルーム
  • あまり
  • ごうか豪華さに
  • ウットリした
We were entranced by the fabulous suite.
Noun, used as a suffix
5. more than; overOnly applies to あまり
  • いっかげつ1か月
  • あまり
  • なごや名古屋
  • 居た
  • ことがある
I lived for more than a month in Nagoya.
Other forms
余り 【あんまり】餘り 【あまり】餘り 【あんまり】
Notes
餘り: Out-dated kanji or kanji usage. 餘り: Out-dated kanji or kanji usage.
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Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1. to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to suspend (from); to hoist (e.g. sail); to raise (e.g. flag)Usually written using kana alone, See also 壁にかける
  • コート
  • ハンガー
  • 掛けて
  • おきなさい
Put your coat on a hanger.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
2. to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to cover; to lay; to spreadUsually written using kana alone
  • ウエートレス
  • テーブル
  • うえ
  • しろ白い
  • テーブルクロス
  • かけた
The waitress spread a white cloth over the table.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
3. to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.)Usually written using kana alone, See also 眼鏡を掛ける
  • その
  • ふじん婦人
  • しんじゅ真珠
  • ネックレス
  • かけていた
The lady wore a necklace of pearls.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
4. to make (a call)Usually written using kana alone, See also 電話を掛ける
    10
  • えん
  • でんわ電話
  • かけられます
Can I make a phone call for ten yen?
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
5. to spend (time, money); to expend; to useUsually written using kana alone, See also 時間を掛ける
  • スーツ
  • そんなに
  • おかねお金
  • かける
  • には
  • ためらい
  • ある
I hesitate to pay so much for a suit.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
6. to pour (liquid) onto; to sprinkle (powder or spices) onto; to splash; to throw (e.g. water) ontoUsually written using kana alone, See also 塩をかける
  • コック
  • さん
  • すこ少しも
  • かけていない
The cook hasn't put any on it.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
7. to turn on (an engine, radio, etc.); to set (a dial, alarm clock, etc.); to put on (a DVD, song, etc.); to use (a device, implement, etc.)Usually written using kana alone
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
8. to cause (someone inconvenience, trouble, etc.); to burden (someone); to imposeUsually written using kana alone, See also 迷惑を掛ける
  • たいへん大変
  • ごめいわくご迷惑
  • おかけ
  • して
  • もうしわけ申し訳ありません
I am sorry to trouble you so much.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
9. to multiply (arithmetic operation)Mathematics, Usually written using kana alone
  • 掛ける
Four multiplied by two is eight.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
10. to secure (e.g. lock)Usually written using kana alone, See also 鍵を掛ける
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
11. to take a seat; to sit; to rest (something on something else); to support (something on something else)Usually written using kana alone, See also 腰を掛ける
  • どうぞ
  • おかけ
  • くだ下さい
Please have a seat.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
12. to bindUsually written using kana alone, also as 繋ける
  • その
  • はこ
  • かざ飾り
  • テープ
  • かけて
  • ください
Do up the box with decorative tape.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
13. to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gambleUsually written using kana alone, See also 賭ける かける
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
14. to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) onUsually written using kana alone
  • あいつ
  • まほう魔法
  • かけて
  • カエル
  • してやろう
I'll bewitch him into a frog!
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
15. to hold (a play, festival, etc.)Usually written using kana alone
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
16. to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.)Usually written using kana alone
  • だれも
  • その
  • しゅうじん囚人
  • なさ情け
  • かけた
Everybody showed sympathy toward the prisoner.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
17. to argue (in court); to deliberate (in a meeting); to present (e.g. idea to a conference, etc.)Usually written using kana alone, See also 裁判に掛ける
  • その
  • もんだい問題
  • いいんかい委員会
  • かけられている
The question is before the committee.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
18. to increase furtherUsually written using kana alone
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
19. to catch (in a trap, etc.)Usually written using kana alone
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
20. to set atopUsually written using kana alone
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
21. to erect (a makeshift building)Usually written using kana alone
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
22. to apply (insurance)Usually written using kana alone, See also 保険を掛ける
  • その
  • かもつ貨物
  • には
  • あらゆる
  • きけん危険
  • にたいに対する
  • ほけん保険
  • 掛けられた
The freight was insured against all risks.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
23. to pun (on a word); to use (a word) as a pivot word; to play on wordsUsually written using kana alone, See also 掛詞
Suffix, Ichidan verb
24. to be partway doing ...; to begin (but not complete) ...; to be about to ...Usually written using kana alone, See also 話し掛ける, See also 治りかける, after -masu stem of verb
Suffix, Ichidan verb
25. to address (someone); to direct (something, to someone); to do (something, to someone)Usually written using kana alone, See also 話し掛ける, after -masu stem of verb; indicates an action is being directed to someone
  • しかし
  • のうえんしゅ農園主
  • かれ
  • ほほえ微笑み
  • かけました
But the farmer smiled at him.
Other forms
懸ける 【かける】
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Noun
1. end; finish; place to stopUsually written using kana alone
Noun
2. bound; limit; endUsually written using kana alone, See also 切りがない
Noun
3. delivery date (of a futures contract)Finance, Only applies to 限り, Only applies to 限
Noun
4. finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki); final performance of the day (in vaudeville)
Noun
5. trump card
Noun
6. king (court card; in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)Card games
Counter
7. counter for slices (esp. thick slices); counter for cuts (of fish, meat, etc.)
  • かれ
  • そこ
  • 行った
  • きり
  • にど2度と
  • かえ帰ってこなかった
He went there, never to return.
Particle
8. only; justUsually written using kana alone, See also っきり, sometimes pronounced ぎり
  • かれ
  • 38
  • さい歳な
  • のに
  • りょうしん両親
  • たよ頼り
  • きり
  • です
Though 38, he is still dependent on his parents.
Particle
9. (ever) since; afterUsually written using kana alone, usu. in a negative sentence; sometimes pronounced ぎり
Particle
10. continuously; remaining (in a particular state)Usually written using kana alone, sometimes pronounced ぎり
Other forms
限り 【きり】切 【きり】限 【きり】
Notes
切: Irregular okurigana usage. 限: Irregular okurigana usage.
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Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
1. disliked; hated; disagreeableAntonym: 好き すき
  • あなた
  • しごと仕事
  • きに気に入っている
  • おも思います
  • 」「
  • いや
  • それどころか
  • きら嫌い
  • です
"I think you like your job." "On the contrary, I hate it."
Noun
2. tendency; smack (of); touch (of)Usually written using kana alone, See also 嫌いがある
    ジム
  • くん
  • いきす行き過ぎ
  • きら嫌い
  • ある
Jim tends to go too far.
Noun
3. distinction; discriminationUsually written using kana alone
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Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1. disliking; not wanting; unwilling (to do); reluctant
  • かれ彼の
  • はなしかた話し方
  • いや
  • なの
I don't like his way of talking.
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
2. unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; horrible; disgusting; undesirable; unwelcome
  • この
  • たまご
  • いや
  • にお匂いがする
This egg has a bad smell.
3. no!; quit it!; stop!Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
嫌 【や】厭 【いや】厭 【や】イヤ
Notes
厭: Rarely-used kanji form. 厭: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Noun, Adverb (fukushi)
1. beginning; start; outset; opening
  • りょこう旅行
  • 初め
  • ふつかかん二日間
  • あめふ雨降り
  • だった
The first two days of my trip were rainy.
Noun
2. first (in line, etc.)esp. 初め
Noun
3. originesp. 始め
Noun
4. such as ...; not to mention ...Usually written using kana alone, esp. 始め; as 〜を始め, 〜を始めとして, etc.
  • この
  • ごがく語学
  • センター
  • えいご英語
  • はじめ
  • せかい世界
  • 15
  • かこくか国
  • がいこくご外国語
  • まな学べる
At this language centre, about 15 international languages are taught, including English.
Other forms
初め 【はじめ】
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Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1. splendid; nice; wonderful; delightful; lovely; excellent; fine
  • こうきしん好奇心
  • おうせい旺盛
  • たいへん大変
  • けっこう結構
  • こと
  • である
A healthy curiosity is truly a fine thing.
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
2. sufficient; satisfactory; enough; fine; all right; OK
  • どちら
  • でも
  • けっこう結構
  • です
Either day is OK.
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
3. not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough; fine (as in "I'm fine"); no, thank you
  • いや
  • けっこう結構
  • です
  • たくさん
  • いただきました
No more, thank you. I'm full.
Adverb (fukushi)
4. rather; quite; fairly; pretty; surprisingly; quite a bit; fairly well
  • かのじょ彼女の
  • かみのけ髪の毛
  • けっこう結構
  • みじか短い
The woman's hair is quite short.
Noun
5. structure; construction; framework; architecture
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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. sweet-tasting; sweet; sugary; sugared
  • この
  • チョコレート
  • とっても
  • あま甘くて
  • おいしい
This chocolate is very sweet and tasty.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. fragrant (smelling); sweet (music)
  • ゆり
  • あま甘い
  • かお香りがする
Lilies smell sweet.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. lightly salted; light in salt; not spicy
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
4. naive; overly optimistic; soft on; generous; indulgent; easy-going; lenientSee also 甘く見る
    メアリー
  • には
  • つい
  • あま甘く
  • なって
  • しまう
I have always had a soft spot in my heart for Mary.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
5. half-hearted; not finished properly
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
6. insufficient; not satisfactory; inadequate; loose
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
7. mild
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
8. tempting; enticing; luringSee also 甘い言葉
  • かのじょ彼女
  • かれ彼の
  • あま甘い
  • ことば言葉
  • だまされた
She was beguiled by his sweet words.
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. how manyUsually written using kana alone
  • いいえ
  • おもちゃ
  • いくつ
  • ある
  • じゃなくて
  • かぎ
  • いくつ
  • ある
No, not how many toys, how many keys?
Adverb (fukushi)
2. how oldUsually written using kana alone
  • あなた
  • おとうお父さん
  • いくつ
  • ですか
How old is your father?
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Noun
1. person; someone; somebody
  • この
  • ひと
  • がか画家
This fellow is an artist!
Noun
2. human beings; mankind; man; people; humans
  • ひと
  • いしき意識
  • ある
  • いきもの生き物
Man is a conscious being.
Noun
3. human (Homo sapiens)Usually written using kana alone, usu. ヒト
Noun
4. (other) people; others
  • ひと
  • なんと
  • 言おう
  • ぼく
  • きみ君の
  • みかた味方
I'll stand by you no matter what others may say.
Noun
5. character; personality; nature
  • たし確かに
  • かれ
  • ハンサム
  • でない
  • ひと
  • よい
He is not handsome, to be sure, but he is good-natured.
Noun
6. capable person; competent person; suitable person; right person
Noun
7. adult; grown-up
Noun
8. I; me; oneused when rebuking or criticizing someone
Other forms
ヒト
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Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
1. to be (of animate objects); to existUsually written using kana alone, See also ある
  • みんしゅしゅぎ民主主義
  • にたいに対する
  • しんらい信頼
  • なくした
  • もの
  • いる
Some have lost faith in democracy.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
2. to stayUsually written using kana alone
  • えいが映画
  • 行く
  • いえ
  • いる
  • どっち
  • いい
Which would you rather do, go to the cinema or stay at home?
Ichidan verb, Auxiliary verb
3. to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ingUsually written using kana alone, after the -te form of a verb; indicates continuing action or state
  • すっかり
  • 食べ
  • 終わって
  • いない
I haven't quite finished eating.
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Pronoun
1. that; itUsually written using kana alone, See also これ, See also あれ, See also どれ, indicating an item or person near the listener, the action of the listener, or something on their mind
  • まんいち万一
  • それ
  • 起これば
  • きみ
  • どうしますか
Should that happen, what will you do?
Pronoun
2. then; that point (in time); that timeUsually written using kana alone
  • それ
  • 高1
  • とき
  • から
  • 17
  • ねん
  • 経ちました
That was when I was in the first year at high school, so 17 years have passed since then.
Pronoun
3. thereArchaic, indicating a place near the listener
Pronoun
4. youArchaic
Notes
其れ: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Noun
1. thing; object; article; stuff; substance
  • 遠まわしに
  • もの
  • 言う
Don't beat around the bush.
Noun
2. one's things; possessions; property; belongingsas 〜のもの, 〜のもん
    ロバート
  • しゅうまつ週末
  • みせ
  • よく
  • ちち
  • てつだ手伝った
  • もの
  • だった
Robert used to help his father in the store on weekends.
Noun
3. things; something; anything; everything; nothing
  • あなた
  • いもうと妹さん
  • 会い
  • たい
  • もの
  • です
I'd like to see your sister.
Noun
4. quality
    ウィルソン
  • かいほう解法
  • おな同じ
  • ていすう定数
  • しよう使用
  • した
  • という
  • てん
  • ハドソン
  • もの
  • るいじ類似
  • している
Wilson's solution is similar to Hudson's in that they used the same constants.
Noun
5. reason; the way of things
Noun
6. 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 happenUsually written using kana alone, formal noun often used as 〜ものだ
  • ぼく
  • 子どものころ
  • よく
  • この
  • はまべ浜辺
  • 来た
  • もの
  • です
I used to come to this beach when I was a boy.
Noun, used as a suffix
7. item classified as ...; item related to ...; work in the genre of ...Usually written using kana alone
Noun, used as a suffix
8. cause of ...; cause for ...
Prefix
9. somehow; somewhat; for some reasonOnly applies to もの, See also 物寂しい ものさびしい
Prefix
10. really; trulyOnly applies to もの, See also 物珍しい ものめずらしい
Other forms
物 【もん】モノ
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. very; awfully; exceedinglyUsually written using kana alone, とっても is more emphatic
  • これ
  • とても
  • おもしろ
  • そう
  • ひろし
  • 言います
"This looks pretty interesting," Hiroshi says.
Adverb (fukushi)
2. (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)Usually written using kana alone, before a negative form
  • この
  • あめ
  • なか
  • がいしゅつ外出
  • する
  • こと
  • とても
  • できない
  • こと
  • です
Going out in this rain is out of the question.
Other forms
迚も 【とっても】
Notes
迚も: Rarely-used kanji form. 迚も: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to meet; to encounter; to see逢う is often used for close friends, etc. and may be associated with drama or pathos; 遭う may have an undesirable nuance
  • まえ
  • かれ
  • あった
  • おぼえ覚えている
I remember seeing him before.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to have an accident; to have a bad experienceUsually written using kana alone, esp. 遭う when in kanji
  • えき
  • 行く
  • とちゅう途中
  • にわかあめにわか雨
  • 遭った
I was caught in a shower on my way to the station.
Other forms
逢う 【あう】遭う 【あう】遇う 【あう】
Notes
遇う: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to understand; to comprehend; to grasp; to see; to get; to followUsually written using kana alone
    「博、
  • きみ君の
  • きも気持ち
  • 分かる
  • マイク
  • 言います
"I understand how you feel, Hiroshi," says Mike.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to become clear; to be known; to be discovered; to be realized; to be realised; to be found outUsually written using kana alone
  • かれ
  • ゆうめい有名な
  • じんぶつ人物
  • いう
  • わかります
I understand that he's something of a famous personality.
3. I know!; I think so too!
Other forms
解る 【わかる】判る 【わかる】分る 【わかる】
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