Jisho

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すき 隙をつく
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ku' ending
1. to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard​
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隙を突く 【すきをつく】
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こころえ つぼを心得る
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
1. to understand the essence; to catch the main points​See also 壷 つぼ
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壺を心得る 【つぼをこころえる】
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かん 勘がいい
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-Adjective (keiyoushi) - yoi/ii class
1. quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive​
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勘が良い 【かんがいい】、勘が良い 【かんがよい】、勘がよい 【かんがよい】
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やまいこうこうい 病膏肓に入る
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
1. to become seriously ill; to catch an incurable illness​
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
2. to become a slave of a habit​
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病膏肓に入る 【やまいこうもうにいる】
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やまいこうもうにいる: Irregular kana usage.
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いきととの 息を整える
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
1. to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath​
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き 気になる
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
1. to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to worry about; to be concerned about; to care about; to feel uneasy; to be anxious​
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
2. to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to wonder (about); to catch one's eye​
  • き気になる
  • だんせい男性
  • の
  • せいよく性欲
  • を
  • しげき刺激
  • する
  • には
  • どう
  • すれば
  • よい
  • の
  • でしょうか
    • ？
What should I do to arouse desire in the man I'm interested in?
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
3. to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to; to bring oneself to (do)​usu. after a verb
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てまわ 手が回る
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to leave nothing undone; to give good service; to attend to everything; to see to something properly​usu. in negative
  • いそが忙しくて
  • そんなところ
  • まで
  • てがまわ手が回らない
  • よ
    • 。
We're too busy to attend to such detail.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to be on someone's tracks (e.g. police); to catch up with; to close in on​
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とそこ 取り損ねる
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Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1. to miss; to fail to get; to fail to obtain; to fail to catch; to fail to win​See also 取り損なう
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にとおものいっとえ 二兎を追う者は一兎をも得ず
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1. if you run after two hares you will catch neither​Proverb
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ひとあわふ 一泡吹かせる
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
1. to give someone a surprise; to catch off guard and fluster; to frustrate (e.g. someone's plans); to give someone a blow; to scare the hell out of​Idiomatic expression
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えんこうそくげつ 猿猴捉月
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1. trying to reach above one's station and failing; trying to accomplish something beyond one's abilities and failing; monkey catching (a reflection of) the moon (in the water)​Yojijukugo (four character compound)
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あぶはちと 虻蜂取らず
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1. attempting two tasks at the same time, accomplishing neither; falling between two stools; catching neither the horsefly nor the bee​Idiomatic expression
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あぶはち取らず 【あぶはちとらず】、虻蜂とらず 【あぶはちとらず】、アブハチ取らず 【アブハチとらず】
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ど つかみ取り
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Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
1. grabbing a handful (of); grabbing as much as one can in one handful​
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
2. catching with one's hands​
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掴み取り 【つかみどり】
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もんく うたい文句
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1. catchphrase; promotional line; slogan​
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謳い文句 【うたいもんく】、歌い文句 【うたいもんく】
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おお 大ウケ
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Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
1. big hit (with); great success; great reception; great popularity; catching on greatly​
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大うけ 【おおうけ】、大受け 【おおうけ】
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いちもうだじん 一網打尽
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1. round-up (e.g. of criminals); wholesale arrest; catching the whole herd with one throw​Yojijukugo (four character compound)
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へんきゅう 返球
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Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb
1. return throw (esp. from an outfielder)​Baseball
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb
2. returning the ball (in tennis, volleyball, etc.)​Sports
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ほしゅ 捕手
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1. catcher​Baseball
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2. Catcher​Catcher is also a general term for a fielder who catches ... Read more
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パッと
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. suddenly; in a flash; quickly; rapidly; swiftly; nimbly​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb (fukushi), Suru verb
2. conspicuously; prominently; showily; attractively; impressively​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word, See also ぱっとしない
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ぱっと
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ちらちら
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Adverb taking the 'to' particle, Suru verb
1. falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb taking the 'to' particle, Suru verb
2. flickering; twinkling; glimmering; sparkling; dazzling​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb taking the 'to' particle, Suru verb
3. appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb taking the 'to' particle, Suru verb
4. glancing (repeatedly)​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word, See also ちらっと
Adverb taking the 'to' particle, Suru verb
5. (hear, see) from time to time; intermittently​Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
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チラチラ、チラッチラッ
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