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Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1. eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
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Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb
1. betterment; improvement
  • にこくかん2国間の
  • ぼうえき貿易
  • じょう
  • アンバランス
  • かいぜん改善
  • なければならない
The trade imbalance between two nations should be improved.
Noun
2. kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)Usually written using kana alone, oft. written カイゼン
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Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1. vast; huge; immense; enormous; colossal
Noun
2. malva nut (Scaphium affine)
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. very; greatly; terribly; awfully
  • いちにちじゅう1日中
  • あるきまわ歩き回って
  • たいへん大変
  • つか疲れた
I am dead tired from walking around all day.
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
2. immense; enormous; great
  • あえて
  • 言います
  • もし
  • われわれ我々
  • そんな
  • こと
  • すれば
  • たいへん大変
  • あやまりをおか誤りを犯す
  • こと
  • になると
  • わたし
  • おも思います
At the risk of sticking my neck out, I think that if we do that, we're making a big, big mistake.
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
3. serious; grave; dreadful; terrible
  • もし
  • きげんぎ期限切れ
  • になったら
  • たいへん大変
  • ことになる
There will be hell to pay if I don't make this deadline.
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
4. difficult; hard; challenging
Noun
5. major incident; disasterArchaic
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大へん 【たいへん】
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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. difficult; hard; troublesome; complicated; serious (disease, problem, etc.)Antonym: 易しい やさしい
  • わたし
  • かのじょ彼女
  • むずか難しい
  • しつもん質問をした
I asked her a difficult question.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. impossible; unfeasibleEuphemistic
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. fussy; particular; fastidious; hard to please; displeased
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
4. gloomy; glum; sullen; serious (look)
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
5. dirty; unclean; filthy; detestableArchaic
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
6. unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spookyArchaic
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難しい 【むつかしい】六借しい 【むずかしい】六借しい 【むつかしい】六ヶ敷い 【むずかしい】六ヶ敷い 【むつかしい】
Notes
六借しい: Ateji (phonetic) reading, Out-dated kanji or kanji usage. 六借しい: Ateji (phonetic) reading, Out-dated kanji or kanji usage. 六ヶ敷い: Ateji (phonetic) reading, Out-dated kanji or kanji usage. 六ヶ敷い: Ateji (phonetic) reading, 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.
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懸ける 【かける】
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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. big; large; great
  • きみ
  • なん何と
  • おお大きい
  • いえ
  • 持っている
  • だろう
What a big house you have!
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. loud
  • もっと
  • おお大きい
  • こえ
  • 言って
  • ください
Louder, please.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. extensive; spacious
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
4. important; decisive; valuable
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
5. older; grown up
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Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1. important; significant; serious; crucial
  • じゅうどう柔道
  • ちから
  • より
  • わざ
  • ほう
  • たいせつ大切
  • である
In judo, technique is more important than strength.
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
2. precious; valuable; dear; cherished; beloved
  • たいせつ大切
  • もの
  • ここ
  • 置かないで
  • くだ下さい
Please don't leave valuable things here.
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
3. carefulSee also 大切に, usu. adverbially as ~に
  • わたし
  • ふる古い
  • ほん
  • たいせつ大切
  • ほぞん保存
  • している
I keep old books with care.
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大切 【たいせち】
Notes
たいせち: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.
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Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1. splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent; impressive
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
2. praiseworthy; creditable; worthy
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
3. legal; legitimate; lawful
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
4. undeniable (e.g. crime); indisputable; solid
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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. light; well-lit; well-lighted
  • ダイヤ
  • あか明るく
  • ひか光った
The diamond shone brightly.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; brightly-colored
  • あか明るい
  • いろ
  • わたし私たち
  • めをひ目を引いた
The bright colors arrested our eyes.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. cheerful; bright; spirited; sunny (e.g. disposition)
  • あの
  • こども子供
  • あか明るい
  • びしょう微笑
  • みんな
  • ひきつける
The child captivates everyone with his sunny smile.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
4. encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.); promising; of fair prospects
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
5. familiar (with); knowledgeable (about); well versed (in)as 〜に明るい
  • きみ
  • なかなか
  • ちり地理
  • あか明るい
You're pretty good with the lay of the land.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
6. fair (e.g. politics); clean; impartial
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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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Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
1. unskillful; poor; awkwardAntonym: 上手 じょうず
  • かれ
  • イギリス
  • 生まれ
  • えいご英語
  • とても
  • へた下手
  • である
He comes from England, but is very poor at English.
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
2. imprudent; untactful
  • へた下手
  • うご動き
  • かた
  • しない
  • よう様に
  • 気をつけ
  • なさい
Take care not to make a foolish move.
Other forms
ヘタ
Notes
へた: Gikun (meaning as reading) or jukujikun (special kanji reading).
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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. young; youthful
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. immature; green
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. low (number); small
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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. hot; warm; sultry; heatedAntonym: 寒い
  • この
  • なつ
  • さいこう最高
  • あつ
It is the hottest this summer.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. passionate; impassioned; burning (desire, etc.)
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. on everybody's mind; on the radar; du jour; interested (gaze, etc.)
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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. heavy; weightyAntonym: 軽い
  • たいせき体積
  • おお大きい
  • からといって
  • つね常に
  • じゅうりょう重量
  • おも重い
  • とはかぎとは限らない
Great bulk does not always mean great weight.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. heavy (feeling); depressed; gloomy; blue; uneasy
  • ぜんと前途
  • くなん苦難
  • ある
  • という
  • おも思い
  • かれ彼の
  • こころ
  • おも重かった
A sense of trouble ahead oppressed his spirits.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. slow; sluggish; lumbering; ponderous; clumsy
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
4. important (position, responsibility, etc.); serious; grave
  • わたし
  • そんな
  • おも重い
  • せきにん責任
  • ひきう引き受け
  • たくない
I don't like to take on such heavy responsibilities.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
5. serious (punishment, illness, etc.); severe; critical
  • かれ
  • びょうき病気
  • おも重い
  • 」「
  • そうでない
  • いい
"Is he seriously ill?" "I hope not."
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
6. solid; established; dignified; sensible
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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. shortAntonym: 長い
  • だんだん
  • みじか短く
  • なっている
The days are becoming shorter.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. brief
  • かれ
  • わたし
  • みじか短い
  • てがみ手紙
  • くれた
He sent me a brief note.
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短かい 【みじかい】
Notes
短かい: Irregular okurigana usage.
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Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
1. to disappear; to vanish; to go out of sight; to go away; to become lost
  • たくさん
  • むし
  • ひとばん一晩
  • うち
  • 消えて
  • しまった
A lot of insects vanished overnight.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
2. to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to turn off (e.g. of a TV screen)
  • とつぜん突然
  • 明かり
  • 消えた
All at once the lights went out.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
3. to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope)
  • じかん時間
  • たつ
  • につれて
  • われわれ我々
  • きぼう希望
  • 消えた
As time went on, our hopes sank.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
4. to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness); to disappear; to fade away (e.g. of footsteps)
  • その
  • おんがく音楽
  • おと
  • しだいに
  • 消えて
  • いった
The music faded away.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
5. to wear away (e.g. of an inscription); to rub out (of writing); to fade (e.g. of ink)
  • もんく文句
  • 消えない
  • ように
  • 消えないインク
  • つか使って
  • くれません
Will you please use indelible ink so the phrase won't rub out?
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
6. to be lost (e.g. of a tradition); to die out; to disappear
  • りゅうこう流行
  • ふる古く
  • なって
  • 消えて
  • いく
Fashions grow old and die.
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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. noisy; loudUsually written using kana alone
  • となり隣の
  • へや部屋
  • うるさい
  • のです
It's noisy next door.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. annoying; troublesome; tiresome; persistent; importunateUsually written using kana alone
  • あの
  • なんて
  • うるさい
  • だろう
What a nuisance that child is!
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. fussy; finicky; picky; particular; nagging; fastidious; bossyUsually written using kana alone
  • かのじょ彼女
  • ふくそう服装
  • うるさい
She is particular about what she wears.
4. shut up; be quietUsually written using kana alone
Other forms
五月蝿い 【うるさい】五月蠅い 【うるさい】
Notes
五月蝿い: Ateji (phonetic) reading. 五月蠅い: Ateji (phonetic) reading, Rarely-used kanji form.
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