Jisho

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Words — 1654 found

Noun
1. monk; priest​
Noun
2. sangha (the Buddhist community)​Abbreviation, See also 僧伽 そうぎゃ
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3. Sangha​This article concerns the concept of Sangha in Buddhism. ... Read more
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Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to run along; to run beside; to stick to (a line)​
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to align with​
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
3. to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to comply with; to live up to​See also 添う, also written 添う
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Prefix
1. whole; total; gross; entire; overall; general (election, manager, etc.)​
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Auxiliary, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1. appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of​after -masu stem or adj. stem
  • まもなく
  • あめ雨
  • が
  • ふ降り
  • そう
  • だ
  • 。
It is going to rain soon.
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. in that way; thus; such​Usually written using kana alone, See also こう, See also ああ, See also どう, concerning the actions of the listener or concerning the ideas expressed or understood by the listener; with a neg. sentence, implies that something isn't as much as one might think
  • もう
  • わたし私
  • は
  • おとな大人
  • だから
  • 、
  • そう
  • は
  • かんが考えない
  • 。
Now that I'm a grownup, I think otherwise.
2. so; the same; that's the case​Usually written using kana alone, used to express agreement with something said
    「
  • こし腰
  • は
  • いた痛む
  • ?」「
  • いや
  • 、
  • べつ別に
  • 」「
  • そう
  • 、
  • それ
  • は
  • ふこうちゅうのさいわ不幸中の幸い
  • ね
  • 」
"Does your back hurt?" "No, not really." "Oh, that's something then, isn't it?"
3. so?​Usually written using kana alone, used to express doubt with something said
Notes
然う: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Noun
1. conception; idea; thought​
  • この
  • きかく企画
  • は
  • もういちどもう一度
  • そう想
  • を
  • ねりなお練り直せ
  • 。
You should rethink this program.
Noun
2. samjna (perception)​Buddhism, See also 五蘊
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Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to comply with; to live up to​See also 沿う
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to accompany; to go with; to stay by one's side​
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
3. to associate with (someone); to mix with​
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
4. to marry; to wed​esp. 添う
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
5. to be added​esp. 添う
Other forms
副う 【そう】
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Noun, Noun, used as a suffix
1. layer; stratum; seam; bed​
  • こうずい洪水
  • の
  • あと
  • に
  • ねんど粘土
  • の
  • そう層
  • が
  • のこ残った
  • 。
The flood deposited a layer of mud.
Noun, Noun, used as a suffix
2. class; stratum; bracket; group​
  • おお多く
  • の
  • かいしゃ会社
  • が
  • しじょう市場
  • の
  • かねも金持ち
  • そう層
  • を
  • かくとく獲得
  • しよう
  • と
  • きょうそう競争
  • している
  • 。
Many firms are competing for the wealthier segment of the market.
Noun, Noun, used as a suffix
3. sheaf​Mathematics
Counter
4. counter for stories (of a building)​
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Noun
1. left and right; right and left​
  • かれ彼
  • は
  • おこ怒って
  • くび首
  • を
  • さゆう左右
  • に
  • ふ振った
  • 。
He gave an angry shake of his head.
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
2. (asserting) control; influence; domination​
  • せいこう成功
  • ふせいこう不成功
  • は
  • きしつ気質
  • に
  • さゆう左右
  • される
  • こと
  • が
  • おお多い
  • 。
Success often depends on one's temperament.
Noun
3. one's attendants; people accompanying one​
Noun
4. (serving at someone's) side​
Noun
5. equivocation​
Place
6. Sou​
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左右 【そう】
Notes
そう: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.
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Noun
1. Song dynasty (of China; 960-1279); Sung dynasty​Historical term
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2. Liu Song dynasty (of China; 420-479); Liu Sung dynasty​Historical term
Noun
3. Song (ancient Chinese state; 11th century-286 BCE); Sung​Historical term
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Noun
1. origin; source​Rare term
Noun
2. virtuous ancestor​Rare term
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Noun
1. drizzle; scattered rain​Archaic
Other forms
疏雨 【そう】、踈雨 【そう】
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Noun
1. clothing; dressing​
Noun, Noun, used as a suffix
2. binding (of a book)​See also 装丁
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Noun
1. rural local self-government (Muromachi period)​Historical term
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Noun
1. surname; family name​
  • あなた
  • の
  • せい姓
  • は
  • どう
  • はつおん発音
  • する
  • のです
  • か
  • 。
How do you pronounce your last name?
Noun
2. hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)​Only applies to せい, See also 姓 かばね
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3. Family name​A family name (in Western contexts often referred to as a... Read more
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姓 【しょう】、姓 【そう】
Notes
しょう: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. そう: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.
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Noun
1. koto (13-stringed Japanese zither)​
  • かのじょ彼女
  • は
  • こと琴
  • を
  • ひ弾く
  • こと
  • が
  • とても
  • す好き
  • だ
  • 。
She likes to play the koto very much.
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2. stringed instrument​Archaic, Only applies to こと
Noun
3. zheng (Chinese zither); guzheng​Only applies to 箏, Only applies to 筝
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4. Koto (instrument)​The koto is a traditional Japanese stringed musical instr... Read more
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箏 【こと】、筝 【こと】、箏 【そう】、筝 【そう】
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Noun
1. draft; rough copy​
Noun
2. highly cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); grass style​Abbreviation, See also 草書
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Kanji — 382 found

0.1962851223147105
9 strokes. JLPT N3. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 3.
相
inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy
Kun: あい-
On: ソウ、 ショウ
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0.8767402130057069
6 strokes. JLPT N4. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 1.
早
early, fast
On: ソウ、 サッ
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0.8832830504161974
5 strokes. JLPT N4. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 3.
世
generation, world, society, public
Kun: よ
On: セイ、 セ、 ソウ
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0.9378066955036168
14 strokes. JLPT N2. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 5.
総
general, whole, all, full, total
On: ソウ
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Sentences — 2787 found

  • jreibun/5/2
      「飲んだら乗るな、乗るなら飲むな」を
    • あいことば合言葉
    • に、飲酒運転による交通事故をなくそう。
    We strive hard to eradicate traffic accidents caused by drunk drivers using the slogan: “If you drink, don’t drive; if you drive, don’t drink.” — Jreibun
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Names — 3164 found

そう
Female given name
1. Sou​
ソウ
Unclassified name
1. Thaw​
そう 【繰】
Unclassified name
1. Sou​
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