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Words — 23 found

て 手がかり
Common word JLPT N1 Wanikani level 27 Links
Noun
1. clue; lead; key; trail; scent; track​
  • その
  • さつじんしゃ殺人者
  • の
  • しょうたい正体
  • は
  • てが手掛かり
  • が
  • まったく
  • なかった
    • 。
There was no clue as to the identity of the murderer.
Noun
2. handhold; hold​
  • ここ
  • の
  • くだ下り
  • も
  • てが手掛かり
  • が
  • ない
  • ので
  • きけん危険
  • だ
    • 。
The downclimb here is also dangerous as there are no handholds.
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手掛かり 【てがかり】、手掛り 【てがかり】、手懸かり 【てがかり】、手懸り 【てがかり】
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あんじ 暗示
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Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
1. hint; suggestion; clue; implication​
Noun
2. suggestion​Psychology
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ヒント
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Noun
1. hint; clue​
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かぎ 鍵
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Noun
1. key​
Noun
2. lock​See also 錠
  • ドア
  • を
  • あ開ける
  • さい際
  • に
    • 、
  • わたし私
  • は
  • かぎ鍵
  • を
  • こわ壊して
  • しまった
    • 。
In opening the door, I broke the lock.
Noun
3. key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue​
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4. Key (lock)​A key is an instrument that is used to operate a lock. A ... Read more
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鑰 【かぎ】、カギ
Notes
鑰: Rarely-used kanji form.
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いとぐち 糸口
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Noun
1. beginning; start; first step​
  • とても
  • みりょくてき魅力的な
  • ひと人
  • に
  • はじ初めて
  • あ会って
    • 、
  • はなし話
  • の
  • いとぐち糸口
  • を
  • み見つける
  • の
  • は
    • 、
  • たいてい
  • かなり
  • むずか難しい
  • もの
  • だ
    • 。
People usually find it very difficult to break the ice when they meet someone extremely attractive for the first time.
Noun
2. clue; lead; hint​
  • わずかな
  • ヒント
  • を
  • いとぐち糸口
  • に
  • して
    • 、
  • ただ正しい
  • こたえ
  • を
  • み見つけた
    • 。
He took a slight hint as the start and found the correct answer.
Noun
3. thread end​
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緒 【いとぐち】、絲口 【いとぐち】
Notes
絲口: Out-dated kanji or kanji usage.
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キーワード
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Noun
1. key word; key phrase; clue​
Noun
2. keyword; search term; index term​Computing
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とらどころ 捉え所
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Noun
1. key to understanding; point (e.g. of an argument)​Usually written using kana alone, See also とらえどころのない
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捕らえ所 【とらえどころ】、捕え所 【とらえどころ】、捉え処 【とらえどころ】、捕らえ処 【とらえどころ】、捕え処 【とらえどころ】
Notes
捉え処: Rarely-used kanji form. 捕らえ処: Rarely-used kanji form. 捕え処: Rarely-used kanji form.
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たんしょ 端緒
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Noun
1. start; beginning; first step; clue​
Other forms
端緒 【たんちょ】
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とか 取っ掛かり
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Noun
1. beginning; clue; starting point​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
取っかかり 【とっかかり】、取っ掛り 【とっかかり】
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よう 杳として
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Adverb (fukushi)
1. utterly (unknown; esp. of someone's whereabouts); completely; (no information) whatsoever; at all​
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沓として 【ようとして】
Notes
沓として: Irregular kanji usage.
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こぐち 小口
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Noun
1. cut end; edge (of a page, etc.)​
Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
2. small amount; small quantity; small sum​Antonym: 大口 おおぐち
Noun
3. beginning; clue​
Noun
4. tiger's den; jaws of death; dangerous place​See also 虎口
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よすが 縁
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Noun
1. something to rely on; aid; clue; way; means​
Noun
2. someone to rely on; relative​
Noun
3. reminder; memento​
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縁 【よすか】、因 【よすが】、因 【よすか】、便 【よすが】、便 【よすか】
Notes
よすか: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. よすか: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. よすか: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.
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キー
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Noun
1. key (for a lock)​
Noun
2. key (of a piano, organ, computer keyboard, etc.)​
Noun
3. key​Music, See also 調
Noun
4. key (to solving something); clue​
Noun or verb acting prenominally
5. key (person, point, etc.); most important​
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6. Key​
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こころあ 心当たりのない
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. completely unknown; unexpected; having no clue about​See also 心当たりがない
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いとぐちひら 糸口を開く
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ku' ending
1. to find a clue; to make a beginning​
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緒を開く 【いとぐちをひらく】
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こころあ 心当たりがある
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending (irregular verb)
1. to have an idea; to have a clue​
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心当たりが有る 【こころあたりがある】
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こころあ 心当たりがない
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
1. having no idea; having no clue​See also 心当たりのない, Antonym: 心当たりがある
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心当たりが無い 【こころあたりがない】
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とつ 取り付く
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to cling to; to hold on to; to hold fast to​
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to grapple​
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
3. to set about doing; to begin; to commence; to undertake​
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
4. to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.); to take hold of; to haunt​also written as 取り憑く
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
5. to obtain a clue; to get a lead​
Other forms
取りつく 【とりつく】、取付く 【とりつく】
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あんちゅうもさく 暗中模索
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Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb
1. groping in the dark; exploring new avenues without having any clues​Yojijukugo (four character compound)
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暗中摸索 【あんちゅうもさく】
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みぎひだり 右も左もわからない
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. being unfamiliar with a locality; not knowing one's way around​
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. not knowing one's right hand from the left; being clueless​
Other forms
右も左も分からない 【みぎもひだりもわからない】
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Kanji — 2 found

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15 strokes. Jōyō kanji, taught in junior high.
踪
remains, clue, footprint
Kun: あと
On: ソウ、 ショウ
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15 strokes. Jinmeiyō kanji.
緖
end of thread, thread, clue
Kun: お、 いとぐち
On: ショ、 チョ
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Sentences — 8 found

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    • かれ彼
    • は
    • ついに
    • その
    • なぞをと謎を解く
    • てがかり
    • を
    • み見つけた
      • 。
    At last, he found a clue to the mystery. — Tatoeba
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Names — 1 found

クルエンチウス
Unclassified name
1. Cluentius​