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Noun
1. NEC (IT and electronics corporation)​Company name
Company
2. NEC (Nippon Electric Company)​
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Noun
1. NEC (Nippon Electric Company)​Company name
Company
2. NEC (Nippon Electric Company)​
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Noun
1. head​
Noun
2. hair (on one's head)​
  • アリス
  • は
  • あたま頭
  • に
  • はな花
  • を
  • さしています
  • 。
Alice has a flower in her hair.
Noun
3. mind; brains; intellect​Only applies to あたま
  • わたし私
  • 、ケン
  • と
  • つきあ付き合ってる
  • の
  • 。
  • かれ彼
  • って
  • 、
  • かっこカッコ良くて
  • やさ優しくて
  • 、
  • あたま頭
  • も
  • いい
  • の
  • 。
  • おまけに
  • 、
  • どくしん独身
  • よ
  • !
I'm going with Ken. He is cool, gentle and smart. What's more, he is single!
Noun
4. leader; chief; boss; captain​
Noun
5. top; tip​
Noun
6. beginning; start​
  • トム
  • は
  • せんしゅう先週
  • の
  • あたま頭
  • に
  • くるま車
  • を
  • ぬす盗まれた
  • 。
Tom had his car stolen early last week.
Noun
7. head; person​Only applies to あたま, See also 頭数
Noun
8. down payment; deposit​Abbreviation, Only applies to あたま, See also 頭金
Noun
9. top structural component of a kanji​Only applies to かしら
Noun
10. pair​Mahjong, Colloquial, Only applies to あたま, See also 雀頭 ジャントー
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頭 【かしら】
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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
  • を
  • ハンガー
  • に
  • か掛けて
  • 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 spread​Usually written using kana alone
  • ウエートレス
  • は
  • テーブル
  • の
  • うえ上
  • に
  • しろ白い
  • テーブルクロス
  • を
  • 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
  • は
  • しんじゅ真珠
  • の
  • ネックレス
  • を
  • 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
  • えん円
  • で
  • でんわ電話
  • が
  • かけられます
  • か
  • 。
Can I make a phone call for ten yen?
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
5. to spend (time, money); to expend; to use​Usually written using kana alone, See also 時間を掛ける
  • スーツ
  • に
  • そんなに
  • おかねお金
  • を
  • かける
  • には
  • ためらい
  • が
  • 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) onto​Usually written using kana alone, See also 塩をかける
  • コック
  • さん
  • は
  • 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 impose​Usually 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
  • を
  • 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
    4
  • か掛ける
  • 2
  • は
  • 8
  • だ
  • 。
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 bind​Usually written using kana alone, also as 繋ける
  • その
  • はこ箱
  • に
  • かざ飾り
  • の
  • テープ
  • を
  • 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 gamble​Usually written using kana alone, See also 賭ける かける
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
14. to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) on​Usually written using kana alone
  • あいつ
  • に
  • まほう魔法
  • を
  • かけて
  • カエル
  • に
  • 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
  • が
  • その
  • しゅうじん囚人
  • に
  • なさ情け
  • を
  • 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
  • は
  • いいんかい委員会
  • に
  • かけられている
  • 。
The question is before the committee.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
18. to increase further​Usually 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 atop​Usually 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
  • が
  • か掛けられた
  • 。
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 words​Usually 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
  • は
  • かれ彼
  • に
  • 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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Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1. important; significant; serious; crucial​
  • じゅうどう柔道
  • で
  • は
  • ちから力
  • より
  • わざ技
  • の
  • ほう
  • が
  • 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​
  • たいせつ大切な
  • もの
  • は
  • ここ
  • に
  • お置かないで
  • くだ下さい
  • 。
Please don't leave valuable things here.
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
3. careful​See also 大切に, usu. adverbially as ~に
  • わたし私
  • は
  • ふる古い
  • ほん本
  • を
  • たいせつ大切
  • に
  • ほぞん保存
  • している
  • 。
I keep old books with care.
Other forms
大切 【たいせち】
Notes
たいせち: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.
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Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1. to tie; to fasten; to tighten​Antonym: 緩める
  • りりく離陸
  • の
  • さい際
  • は
  • 、
  • シートベルト
  • を
  • し締め
  • なくてはならない
  • 。
You must fasten your seat belts during take-off.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
2. to wear (necktie, belt); to put on​
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
3. to total; to sum​See also 〆る しめる
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
4. to be strict with​See also 緊める しめる
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
5. to economize; to economise; to cut down on​
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
6. to salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt​
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
7. to kill (fish, poultry, etc.)​
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
8. to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to keep under strict control​Colloquial, oft. as シメる
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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want​Usually written using kana alone
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Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1. necessary; needed; essential; indispensable​必用 can imply has to be used rather than is just needed
  • わたし私達
  • が
  • 生きていく
  • ために
  • は
  • いしょくじゅう衣食住
  • が
  • ひつよう必要
  • です
  • 。
We need food, clothes and a home in order to live.
Noun
2. necessity; need; requirement​
  • はいしゃ歯医者
  • に
  • い行く
  • ひつよう必要
  • は
  • ない
  • です
  • よ
  • 。
You don't need to go to the dentist's.
Other forms
必用 【ひつよう】
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively; invariably​
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Noun
1. neck​Only applies to 首, Only applies to 頸, Only applies to 頚
  • その
  • くび首
  • と
  • とうぶ頭部
  • は
  • とても
  • やわらかかった
  • 。
Its neck and head were very soft.
Noun
2. head​Only applies to 首, Only applies to 頸, Only applies to 頚
  • とり鳥
  • は
  • くび首
  • を
  • ひょいと
  • みず水
  • に
  • ひた浸した
  • 。
The bird dipped its head into the water.
Noun
3. dismissal (from a job); firing; sacking​Usually written using kana alone
  • あなた
  • の
  • くび首
  • は
  • ふうぜんのともしび風前のともし火
  • だ
  • 。
Your job hangs by a thread.
Other forms
頸 【くび】、頚 【くび】、馘 【くび】、クビ
Notes
頸: Rarely-used kanji form. 頚: Rarely-used kanji form. 馘: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Noun
1. collar; lapel; neckband; neck​
Noun
2. nape of the neck; scruff of the neck​
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3. Collar (clothing)​In clothing, a collar is the part of a shirt, dress, coat... Read more
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衿 【えり】、領 【えり】
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Noun
1. nectar​
Noun
2. honey​
Noun
3. honeydew​
Noun
4. treacle; molasses​
Noun
5. sorbitol (when visible as dark patches inside an apple)​
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6. Nectar​Nectar is a sugar-rich liquid produced by plants. It is p... Read more
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蜜 【みち】
Notes
みち: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.
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Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
1. laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process​
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
2. digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)​
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3. Nemawashi​Nemawashi (根回し) in Japanese means an informal process of ... Read more
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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to sleep​See also 寝る
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to die; to rest (in peace); to lie (buried); to sleep (in the grave)​
  • かれ彼
  • は
  • いま今
  • ちか地下
  • に
  • ねむ眠っている
  • 。
He is dead and buried now.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
3. to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; to lie untapped; to lie untouched​Only applies to ねむる
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
4. to close one's eyes​Archaic
Other forms
眠る 【ねぶる】、睡る 【ねむる】、睡る 【ねぶる】
Notes
ねぶる: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. ねぶる: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.
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Noun
1. thing; matter​Usually written using kana alone
Noun
2. incident; occurrence; event; something serious; trouble; crisis​Usually written using kana alone
Noun
3. circumstances; situation; state of affairs​Usually written using kana alone
Noun
4. work; business; affair​Usually written using kana alone
Noun
5. after an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to​Usually written using kana alone
Noun, used as a suffix
6. nominalizing suffix​Usually written using kana alone, See also 事 ごと
  • かれ彼
  • は
  • いあ居空き
  • として
  • し知られ
  • 、
  • にっちゅう日中
  • でも
  • いえ家
  • に
  • しのびこ忍び込んで
  • きちょうひん貴重品
  • を
  • ぬす盗む
  • こと
  • で
  • ひょうばん評判
  • となっていた
  • 。
He was known as a burglar of houses where occupants are present and had a reputation for sneaking in and stealing valuables even during the day.
Noun, used as a suffix
7. pretending to ...; playing make-believe ...​Usually written using kana alone, See also 事 ごと
Noun
8. alias; also known as; otherwise known as; or​Usually written using kana alone, as AことB (A = alias, B = real name)
Noun
9. necessity; need​Usually written using kana alone, as 〜ことはない
Noun
10. you should ...; I advise that you ...; it's important to ...​Usually written using kana alone, as 〜ことだ
Other forms
縡 【こと】
Notes
縡: Out-dated kanji or kanji usage.
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. (not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all​with neg. sentence
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Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
1. being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)​
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Noun
1. force; vigor; vigour; energy; spirit; life​
  • あらし
  • の
  • いきお勢い
  • が
  • よわ弱まった
  • 。
The storm abated.
Noun
2. influence; authority; power; might​
Noun
3. impetus; impulse; momentum; course (of events)​
  • いきお勢い
  • に
  • なが流されている
  • んです
  • よ
  • 。
You are carried along with the slide.
Adverb (fukushi)
4. naturally; necessarily; inevitably​
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勢い 【いきよい】、勢 【いきおい】、勢 【いきよい】
Notes
いきよい: Irregular kana usage. 勢: Irregular okurigana usage. いきよい: Irregular kana usage. 勢: Irregular okurigana usage.
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ネクタイ
Noun
1. tie; necktie​
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2. Necktie​A necktie (or tie) is a long piece of cloth worn for deco... Read more
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