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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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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
1. to cut; to cut through; to perform (surgery)
    2.
  • だいこん大根
  • ひょうしぎ拍子木
  • 切る
2. Cut the daikon into long sticks.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
2. to sever (connections, ties)See also 縁を切る
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
3. to turn off (e.g. the light)
  • エアコン
  • 切って
  • かまいません
Do you mind if I turn off the AC?
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
4. to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to disconnectSee also 電話を切る
    「スミス
  • さん
  • おねがお願い
  • したい
  • のです
  • 」「
  • そのまま
  • 切らず
  • お待ち
  • ください
"May I speak to Mr Smith?" "Will you hold the line?"
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
5. to punch (a ticket); to tear off (a stub)
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
6. to open (something sealed)
  • いったん
  • ふう
  • 切る
  • その
  • テープ
  • へんぴん返品
  • できません
Once you break the seal, you can't return the tape.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
7. to start
  • てんしょく転職
  • ひっこ引っ越し
  • して
  • しんきいってん心機一転
  • あら新たな
  • スタート
  • 切った
I quit my job and moved so I could start off with a clean slate.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
8. to set (a limit); to do (something) in less or within a certain time; to issue (cheques, vouchers, etc.)
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
9. to reduce; to decrease; to discountSee also 値切る
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
10. to shake off (water, etc.); to let drip-dry; to let drain
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
11. to cross; to traverse
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
12. to criticize sharply
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
13. to act decisively; to do (something noticeable); to go first; to make (certain facial expressions, in kabuki)
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
14. to turn (vehicle, steering wheel, etc.)See also ハンドルを切る
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
15. to curl (a ball); to bend; to cut
  • トランプ
  • よく
  • 切って
  • ください
Please shuffle the cards carefully.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
16. to shuffle (cards)
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
17. to discard a tileMahjong
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
18. to dismiss; to sack; to let go; to expel; to excommunicate
    ハリー
  • なんとか
  • その
  • かわ
  • およ泳ぎ
  • きった
Harry managed to swim across the river.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
19. to dig (a groove); to cut (a stencil, on a mimeograph)
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
20. to trumpSee also 切り札
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
21. to cut (the connection between two groups)Go (game), See also キリ, sometimes キる
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
22. to start a fire (with wood-wood friction or by striking a metal against stone)also written as 鑽る
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
23. to draw (a shape) in the air (with a sword, etc.)
Suffix, Godan verb with 'ru' ending
24. to do completely; to finish doingSee also 使い切る, after the -masu stem of a verb
Suffix, Godan verb with 'ru' ending
25. to be completely ...; to be totally ...; to be terribly ...See also 疲れ切る, after the -masu stem of a verb
Suffix, Godan verb with 'ru' ending
26. to do clearly; to do decisively; to do firmlySee also 言い切る, after the -masu stem of a verb
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Noun
1. opposite side; other side
  • かのじょ彼女
  • せがひく背が低
  • すぎて
  • へい
  • 向こう
  • みえなかった
She was too short to see over the fence.
Noun
2. over there; ahead; beyond; (in the) distance; far away; far off
  • その
  • おとこのこ男の子
  • 向こう
  • います
The boy is over there.
Noun
3. destination; there (somewhere distant, esp. abroad)
Noun
4. the other party; the other side
  • 向こう
  • 思う壷
You will play into their hands.
Noun
5. from now; next (e.g. two weeks); coming ...; from ... onwards
Other forms
向う 【むこう】
Notes
向う: Irregular okurigana usage.
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Noun, Adverb (fukushi)
1. beginning; start; outset; opening
  • りょこう旅行
  • 初め
  • ふつかかん二日間
  • あめふ雨降り
  • だった
The first two days of my trip were rainy.
Noun
2. first (in line, etc.)esp. 初め
Noun
3. originesp. 始め
Noun
4. such as ...; not to mention ...Usually written using kana alone, esp. 始め; as 〜を始め, 〜を始めとして, etc.
  • この
  • ごがく語学
  • センター
  • えいご英語
  • はじめ
  • せかい世界
  • 15
  • かこくか国
  • がいこくご外国語
  • まな学べる
At this language centre, about 15 international languages are taught, including English.
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初め 【はじめ】
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Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
1. to push; to thrust; to shove
  • シャッター
  • 押して
  • くれます
Could you press this button?
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
2. to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to exert pressure onalso written as 圧す
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
3. to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal)also written as 捺す
  • その
  • はこ
  • には
  • せいぞうしゃ製造者
  • しょういん証印
  • 押してある
The box bears the stamp of the manufacturer.
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
4. to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
5. to push (someone for something); to press; to put pressure on (someone)
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
6. to overwhelm; to overpower; to put (someone) under pressure; to be superior tousu. in the passive; also written as 圧す
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Intransitive verb
7. to push ahead (with a policy, plan, etc.); to proceed; to stick to
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
8. to do ... in spite of ...; to defy; to brave; to push asideas ...を押して...
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
9. to make sureSee also 念を押す
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Intransitive verb
10. to fall behind schedule
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Intransitive verb
11. to push; to extend one's stones forward by pushing against opponent's stonesGo (game), See also オシ
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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. sweet-tasting; sweet; sugary; sugared
  • この
  • チョコレート
  • とっても
  • あま甘くて
  • おいしい
This chocolate is very sweet and tasty.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. fragrant (smelling); sweet (music)
  • ゆり
  • あま甘い
  • かお香りがする
Lilies smell sweet.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. lightly salted; light in salt; not spicy
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
4. indulgent; lenient; soft (on); easy-going; generous
    メアリー
  • には
  • つい
  • あま甘く
  • なって
  • しまう
I have always had a soft spot in my heart for Mary.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
5. naive; overly optimistic; simplisticSee also 甘く見る
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
6. half-hearted; not finished properly
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
7. insufficient; not satisfactory; inadequate; loose
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
8. mild
  • かのじょ彼女
  • かれ彼の
  • あま甘い
  • ことば言葉
  • だまされた
She was beguiled by his sweet words.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
9. tempting; enticing; luringSee also 甘い言葉
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Noun
1. horizontal (as opposed to vertical)See also 横になる
  • ははおや母親
  • あかんぼう赤ん坊
  • ベッド
  • よこ
  • した
The mother laid her baby on the bed.
Noun
2. side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; breadthSee also 首を横に振る
  • みち
  • 濡れていた
  • ので
  • くるま
  • よこ
  • スリップ
  • した
  • ちがいない
As the road was wet, the car must have slipped sideways.
Noun
3. side (of a box, etc.)
  • いえ
  • よこ
  • つた
  • おお覆われていた
The side of the house was covered with ivy.
Noun
4. beside; aside; next to
  • あのひとあの人
  • よこ
  • ほくろ
  • ある
That person has a mole at the side of his eye.
Noun
5. unconnectedSee also 横から口を挟む
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ヨコ
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to work; to labor; to labour
  • かれ
  • じかん時間
  • いじょう以上
  • ぶっつづぶっ続け
  • はたら働いた
He worked more than five hours on end.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to function; to operate; to be effective; to work (i.e. ... works); to come into play
  • スイッチ
  • じかんどお時間通り
  • はたら働かなかった
The switch didn't work on time.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
3. to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate; to do; to act; to practise; to practice
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
4. to be conjugatedLinguistics
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Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1. to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to unlockOnly applies to 開ける
  • あなた
  • てがみ手紙
  • まちが間違って
  • あけて
  • しまって
  • すいませんでした
I'm sorry I opened your mail by mistake.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
2. to open (for business, etc.)Only applies to 開ける
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
3. to empty; to remove; to make space; to make roomesp. 空ける
  • さいふ財布
  • なかみ中身
  • この
  • ふくろ
  • 空け
  • なさい
Empty the purse into this bag.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
4. to move out; to clear outesp. 空ける
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
5. to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily)esp. 空ける
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
6. to dawn; to grow lightesp. 明ける
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
7. to end (of a period, season)esp. 明ける
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
8. to begin (of the New Year)esp. 明ける
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
9. to leave (one's schedule) open; to make time (for)esp. 明ける
  • つぎ次の
  • どようび土曜日
  • ごご午後
  • 空けて
  • おいて
  • ください
Please leave next Saturday afternoon free.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
10. to make (a hole); to open up (a hole)
Other forms
空ける 【あける】明ける 【あける】
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. exactly; precisely; just; right; opportunely; fortunatelyUsually written using kana alone
Adverb (fukushi)
2. just (like); as if; as thoughUsually written using kana alone
Other forms
恰度 【ちょうど】
Notes
丁度: Ateji (phonetic) reading. 恰度: Ateji (phonetic) reading, Rarely-used kanji form.
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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. good(-tasting); nice; delicious; tastyUsually written using kana alone
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient; favorable; desirable; profitableUsually written using kana alone
Notes
おいしい: Gikun (meaning as reading) or jukujikun (special kanji reading).
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to rise up (of breaking waves)Archaic
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Godan verb with 'su' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to shineSee also 射す
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to be visible
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Intransitive verb
3. to be tinged with
  • ほお紅
  • くちべに口紅
  • 差す
  • だけ
  • ひょうじょう表情
  • えがお笑顔
  • どんどん
  • 変わって
  • くる
  • んです
Expressions and smiles change like that just from applying rouge and lipstick.
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Intransitive verb
4. to rise (of water levels); to flow in
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Intransitive verb
5. to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over oneSee also 気が差す, See also 魔が差す
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
6. to hold up (an umbrella, etc.); to put up; to raise
  • かれ
  • あめ
  • なか
  • かさ
  • ささず
  • ある歩き
  • つづけた
He went on walking in the rain without an umbrella.
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
7. to extend one's arm straight ahead (in dance)See also 指す
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
8. to insert; to put inSee also 挿す
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
9. to wear (a sword) in one's belt; to wear at one's side; to carry under one's armSee also 挿す
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
10. to insert one's arm under an opponent's armSumo
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
11. to pole (a boat)See also 刺す
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
12. to pour; to add (liquid); to serve (drinks)See also 注す
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
13. to put on (lipstick, etc.); to apply; to colour; to dyeSee also 点す
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
14. to light (a fire); to burn
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
15. to shut; to close; to lock; to fastenSee also 鎖す
Suffix, Godan verb with 'su' ending
16. to stop in the midst of; to leave undoneSee also 止す, after the -masu stem of a verb
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Noun
1. public square; square; plaza; piazza; forum
  • なんぜん何千
  • にん
  • ひとびと人々
  • ひろば広場
  • ひしめきあひしめき合っていた
Thousands of people were milling around in the square.
Noun
2. open space; clearing
  • ひろば広場
  • やきゅう野球
  • する
  • どう
  • でしょうか
How about we play baseball in the open space?
Wikipedia definition
3. Town squareA town square is an open public space commonly found in t... Read more
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Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
1. observation; survey; measurement
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
2. opinion; prediction; thinking
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3. ObservationObservation is either an activity of a living being, such... Read more
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Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
1. (formal) meeting with a view to marriage; interview with a prospective spouse
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
2. correspondence; balance
Noun
3. miai; two different options such that if one player takes one, the other player can take the otherGo (game)
Place
4. Miai
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5. Miaior omiai is a Japanese traditional custom in which unatta... Read more
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見合 【みあい】
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Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1. to start; to begin; to commence; to initiate; to originateOnly applies to 始める
  • いつ
  • ゴルフ
  • はじ始めた
  • のです
When did you begin playing golf?
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
2. to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to establish
  • わたし私たち
  • しまい姉妹
  • さんにん3人
  • きっさてん喫茶店
  • はじ始めた
We three sisters opened a coffee shop.
Auxiliary verb, Ichidan verb
3. to start ...; to begin to ...Only applies to 始める, after the -masu stem of a verb
  • 飲み
  • 過ぎて
  • へや部屋
  • まわ回り
  • はじ始めた
The room started to spin after I drank too much.
Other forms
創める 【はじめる】
Notes
創める: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1. to receive; to get
    65
  • さい
  • いじょう以上
  • 人たち
  • せいふ政府
  • から
  • ねんきん年金
  • うけ受けている
People 65 and above get a pension from the government.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
2. to catch (e.g. a ball)
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
3. to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.)
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
4. to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to suffer (an injury); to feel (influence)
  • たちの立ち退き
  • よこく予告
  • 受けた
We received an eviction notice.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
5. to undergo (e.g. surgery); to take (a test); to accept (a challenge)
  • よろこ喜んで
  • もうしで申し出
  • お受け
  • します
We gladly accept your offer.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
6. to be given (e.g. life, talent)esp. 受ける, 享ける
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
7. to find funny; to find humorous; to be amused (by)Colloquial, Usually written using kana alone, esp. ウケる
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
8. to follow; to succeed; to be descended fromesp. 受ける, 享ける
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
9. to face (south, etc.)
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
10. to be modified byLinguistics, esp. 受ける, 承ける
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
11. to obtain (a pawned item, etc.) by paying a feeSee also 請け出す, esp. 請ける; now primarily used in compound words
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
12. to be well-received; to become popular; to go down wellUsually written using kana alone, esp. ウケる, うける
  • じょうだん冗談
  • 受けた
My joke went over very well.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
13. to answer (to an opponent's move); to respond; to reactGo (game)
Other forms
請ける 【うける】承ける 【うける】享ける 【うける】ウケる
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Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1. opposition; resistance; antagonism; hostility; objection; dissentAntonym: 賛成
Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
2. reverse; opposite; inverse; contrary
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