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Noun, Noun, used as a suffix
1. prefecture (of Japan); county (of China, Taiwan, Norway, etc.); department (of France); province (of Italy, Spain, etc.)
  • チューリップ
  • わたし私たち
  • けん
  • けんか
  • です
Tulips are our prefecture's official flower.
Wikipedia definition
2. PrefectureFor subsequent types of praefectura, see Prefect. A prefe... Read more
Other forms
縣 【けん】
Notes
縣: Out-dated kanji or kanji usage.
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Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
1. to be able to do; to be possible; to be permitted (to do)Usually written using kana alone
  • もうしわけ申し訳ない
  • けど
  • ながい長居
  • できない
  • んです
I'm sorry, I can't stay long.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
2. to be good at; to do well; to be proficient (in); to be capableUsually written using kana alone
  • ろんぶん論文
  • できました
  • 」「
  • いや
  • ざんねん残念
  • です
  • まだ
  • 書き
  • 終えていません
"Is the essay ready?" "No, I'm sorry. I haven't finished writing it yet."
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
3. to come into existence; to form; to appear; to come up (of a matter); to be born; to make (a friend); to get (a girlfriend, free time, etc.)Usually written using kana alone
  • あの
  • サッカーボール
  • ほんもの本物
  • かわ
  • できている
That football is made of genuine leather.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
4. to be made; to be built; to be constructed; to be formed; to be established; to be set upUsually written using kana alone
  • トイレ
  • 借り
  • できます
May I use your toilet?
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
5. to be finished; to be completed; to be done; to be readyUsually written using kana alone
  • あの
  • ふたり二人
  • どうも
  • できている
  • らしい
They seem to be in love with each other.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
6. to grow (of a crop); to be producedUsually written using kana alone
  • オレンジ
  • あたた暖かい
  • くに
  • でき出来る
Oranges grow in warm countries.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
7. to be mature and well-balanced; to be of fine characterUsually written using kana alone
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
8. to be by nature; to be born ...Usually written using kana alone, as できている
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
9. to become (sexually) involved (with); to become intimate (with); to take up (with someone)Usually written using kana alone, Colloquial, usu. as できている
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
10. to get pregnantUsually written using kana alone, Colloquial
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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeableSee also いい, also いい (all senses)
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. sufficient; enough; ready; preparedSee also いい
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficialSee also いい
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
4. OK; all right; fine; no problemSee also いい, as て(も)良い, と(も)良い, etc.; indicates permission or compromise
Suffix, I-adjective (keiyoushi)
5. easy to ...after the -masu stem of a verb
Other forms
良い 【えい】好い 【よい】好い 【えい】善い 【よい】善い 【えい】佳い 【よい】佳い 【えい】吉い 【よい】吉い 【えい】宜い 【よい】宜い 【えい】
Notes
えい: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. えい: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. えい: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. 佳い: Rarely-used kanji form. えい: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. 佳い: Rarely-used kanji form. 吉い: Rarely-used kanji form. えい: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. 吉い: Rarely-used kanji form. 宜い: Rarely-used kanji form. えい: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. 宜い: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
1. please (give me)Usually written using kana alone, Honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
  • あつ熱い
  • ココア
  • くだ下さい
I'd like to have some hot chocolate.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
2. please (do for me)Usually written using kana alone, Honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language, after te-form of a verb or a noun prefixed with o- or go-
  • あなた
  • きってちょう切手帳
  • 見せて
  • ください
Please show me your stamp album.
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Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
1. to read
    ミルトン
  • さくひん作品
  • 読んだ
  • ことがあります
Have you ever read Milton's works?
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
2. to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
3. to predict; to guess; to forecast; to read (someone's thoughts); to see (e.g. into someone's heart); to divine
  • かのじょ彼女の
  • こころ
  • うご動き
  • 読む
  • こと
  • さえ
  • できなかった
I could not even make a guess at the working of her mind.
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
4. to pronounce; to read (e.g. a kanji)
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
5. to decipher; to read (a meter, graph, music, etc.); to tell (the time)
  • わたし
  • あたま
  • がくふ楽譜
  • 読む
  • よう
  • には
  • よく
  • 慣らされて
  • 居ります
  • どうも
  • あんごう暗号
  • 読む
  • には
  • てき適しません
My mind is quite accustomed to reading music, but deciphering secret codes is not its forte.
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
6. to count; to estimateSee also サバを読む, now mostly used in idioms
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
7. to read (a kanji) with its native Japanese readingalso written as 訓む
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Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
1. to leave; to exit; to go out; to come out; to get outAntonym: 入る はいる
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
2. to leave (on a journey); to depart; to start out; to set out
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
3. to move forward
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
4. to come to; to get to; to lead to; to reach
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
5. to appear; to come out; to emerge; to surface; to come forth; to turn up; to be found; to be detected; to be discovered; to be exposed; to show; to be exhibited; to be on display
  • わたし私の
  • いえ
  • おばけ
  • 出た
  • ほんとう本当
It's true that a ghost appeared at my house.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
6. to appear (in print); to be published; to be announced; to be issued; to be listed; to come out
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
7. to attend; to participate; to take part; to enter (an event); to play in; to perform
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
8. to be stated; to be expressed; to come up; to be brought up; to be raised
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
9. to sell
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
10. to exceed; to go over
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
11. to stick out; to protrude
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
12. to break out; to occur; to start; to originate
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
13. to be produced
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
14. to come from; to be derived from
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
15. to be given; to get; to receive; to be offered; to be provided; to be presented; to be submitted; to be handed in; to be turned in; to be paid
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
16. to answer (phone, door, etc.); to get
  • でんわ電話
  • には
  • 出なかった
  • から
  • メール
  • して
  • おきました
He didn't answer the phone, so I left him an email.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
17. to assume (an attitude); to act; to behave
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
18. to pick up (speed, etc.); to gain
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
19. to flow (e.g. tears); to run; to bleed
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
20. to graduate
  • アメリカ
  • がくせい学生
  • なか
  • には
  • くろう苦労
  • して
  • はたら働き
  • ながら
  • だいがく大学
  • 出る
  • もの
  • おお多い
Many American students work their way through the university.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
21. to ejaculate; to cumVulgar expression or word
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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
1. to make; to produce; to manufacture; to build; to construct造る usu. for large-scale building, manufacturing, etc.; 創る usu. for creating
  • どこ
  • 行って
  • かれ
  • かなら必ず
  • ともだち友達
  • つく作る
Wherever he may go, he is sure to make friends.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
2. to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol)
  • たまご
  • 割らず
  • オムレツ
  • つく作れない
You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
3. to raise; to grow; to cultivate; to trainSee also 野菜を作る
  • あなた
  • さいえん菜園
  • つく作れる
  • こくもつ穀物
  • やさい野菜
  • 食べて
  • せいかつ生活
  • する
  • ほう
  • ずっと
  • やすあ安上がり
It's much cheaper to live on grains and vegetables you can grow in your garden.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
4. to till
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
5. to draw up (a document); to make out; to prepare; to write
  • ぶんぽうてき文法的に
  • ただ正しい
  • ぶんしょう文章
  • つく作る
  • よう
  • こころ心がける
  • べき
You should try to produce grammatical sentences.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
6. to create (an artistic work, etc.); to compose
    DTP
  • ほん
  • つく作れば
  • やす安い
  • はや早い
  • まさに
  • いっきょりょうとく一挙両得
Desktop publishing lets you produce books quickly and cheaply. It's like killing two birds with one stone.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
7. to coin (a phrase); to organize; to organise; to establish; to found
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
8. to have (a child)
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
9. to make up (one's face, etc.)
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
10. to fabricate (an excuse, etc.)
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
11. to give a (false) appearance; to feign (a smile, etc.); to put on a show of emotion
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
12. to form (a line, etc.)
  • れいがい例外
  • つく作る
  • べきではない
  • おも思います
I insist that exceptions not be made.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
13. to set (a record)
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
14. to commit (a sin, etc.)
Other forms
造る 【つくる】創る 【つくる】
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Noun
1. railway station; train station
Noun
2. staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan)Historical term
Counter
3. counter for railway stations and bus stations
Other forms
驛 【えき】
Notes
驛: Out-dated kanji or kanji usage.
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Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to stand (up); to rise; to get to one's feet; to stand on end (e.g. of hairs); to stick up
  • つぎつぎ次々に
  • 立って
  • 出ていった
One after another they stood up and went out.
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on)
  • だんがい断崖
  • てっぺん
  • ふる古い
  • しろ
  • 立っている
An old castle stands on top of the cliff.
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
3. to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to take up (a position, post, etc.); to position oneself
  • その
  • だいじん大臣
  • ふせい不正
  • とりひき取引
  • によって
  • きゅうち窮地
  • 立ちました
The minister was in a fix over illegal dealings.
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
4. to leave (to do something)
  • しつれい失礼
  • します
  • いって
  • せき
  • 立った
I excused myself from the table.
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
5. to depart (on a journey, trip, etc.); to leave; to set off; to startoft. written as 発つ
  • あのひとあの人
  • アメリカ
  • 立った
  • まま
  • しょうそく消息
  • ない
Nothing has been heard from him since he left for America.
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
6. to get stuck (into; of an arrow, thorn etc.); to pierce
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
7. to develop (of a haze, waves, etc.); to form (of steam, bubbles, etc.); to appear (of a rainbow, clouds, etc.); to rise (of smoke, waves, etc.); to begin to blow (of a wind, breeze, etc.)
  • えんとつ煙突
  • から
  • けむり
  • 立っていた
Smoke was rising from the chimney.
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
8. to spread (of a rumour, reputation, etc.); to be become widely known
  • その
  • かげきは過激派
  • せいふ政府
  • だとう打倒
  • いんぼう陰謀
  • くわだて企てている
  • という
  • うわさ
  • 立ってる
There is a rumor that the radicals are plotting against the government.
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
9. to stand (for election); to run
  • かれ
  • こんど今度
  • せんきょ選挙
  • には
  • 立たない
  • だろう
He is not running in the coming election.
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
10. to take action; to act; to rise (up); to rouse oneselfalso written as 起つ
  • かれ彼ら
  • あっせい圧制
  • はんこう反抗
  • して
  • 立った
They rose against oppression.
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
11. to have an erection; to become erect (e.g. of nipples)Colloquial, also written as 勃つ
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
12. to be established (of a policy, plan, objective, etc.); to be formed
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
13. to be valid (of an argument, logic, etc.); to hold up; to hold water; to stand up (e.g. of evidence); to be logical; to be reasonable
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
14. to be sustained (of a living, business, etc.); to be maintained; to survive; to be preserved (of one's reputation, honour, etc.); to be saved
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
15. to start (of a season); to begin
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
16. to be held (of a market)
  • いち
  • げつよう月曜
  • ごとに
  • 立つ
The market is held every Monday.
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
17. to shut (of a door, shoji, etc.); to be shut; to be closed
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
18. to be (the result of a division)
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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. fast; quick; rapid; swift; speedy; brisk; promptesp. 速い
  • こども子供
  • せいちょう成長
  • はや早い
Children grow very quickly.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. early; soon; earlier than usualOnly applies to 早い
  • ことし今年
  • はる
  • おとず訪れ
  • はや早かった
Spring has come early this year.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. premature; too soon; too earlyOnly applies to 早い
  • それ
  • いま
  • ろんぎ論議
  • する
  • まだ
  • はや早い
It is premature to discuss it now.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
4. easy; simple; quick; fastesp. 早い
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
5. as soon as ...; the moment ...; the instant ...as ...するが早いか or ...するより早く
Other forms
速い 【はやい】疾い 【はやい】捷い 【はやい】
Notes
疾い: Rarely-used kanji form. 捷い: Rarely-used kanji form.
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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.
Other forms
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
  • 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.
Other forms
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; 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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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
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Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1. to tie; to fasten; to tightenAntonym: 緩める
  • りりく離陸
  • さい
  • シートベルト
  • 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 sumSee also 〆る しめる
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
4. to be strict withSee 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 controlColloquial, oft. as シメる
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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. thin (of an object)
  • にく
  • うす薄く
  • 切り
  • なさい
Cut the meat into thin slices.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. pale; light; faint
  • かれ
  • うすい
  • あおいろ青色
  • ネクタイ
  • していた
He wore a light blue tie.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. watery; thin; diluted
  • うす薄い
  • さとうみず砂糖水
  • つく作った
I prepared a weak solution of sugar and water.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
4. weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.); not much (of a presence)
  • コーヒー
  • うす薄い
  • 好き
  • です
I'd like my coffee weak.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
5. slim (probability, etc.); small
  • わたし
  • せいこう成功
  • のぞ望み
  • うす薄い
There is little hope of my success.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
6. sparse; patchy; scattered
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Noun
1. book; volume; script
  • きのう昨日
  • その
  • ほん
  • 80
  • ページ
  • まで
  • 読んだ
I read the book up to page 80 yesterday.
Prefix
2. this; present; current; ... in question; ... at issue
  • せいのう性能
  • よさ
  • デザイン
  • ゆうび優美さ
  • りょうりょう両々
  • 相まって
  • ほん
  • きしゅ機種
  • せいか声価
  • たか高めて
  • きた
The high performance and the elegant design of this model have combined to give it a high reputation.
Prefix
3. main; head; principal
Prefix
4. real; genuine; regular; proper
Counter
5. counter for long, cylindrical things; counter for films, TV shows, etc.; counter for goals, home runs, etc.; counter for telephone calls
  • ウイスキー
  • ほん
  • 持っています
I have a bottle of whiskey.
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Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
1. liking; being fond of; to one's liking; to one's taste; preferred; favouriteAntonym: 嫌い
  • ケーキ
  • 好き
  • ですか
  • 」「
  • はい
  • 好き
  • です
"Do you like cake?" "Yes, I do."
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
2. liking (romantically); being in love with; beloved
  • じつをい実を言うと
  • わたし
  • かれ
  • 好き
  • でない
  • のです
To tell you the truth, I don't love him.
Noun, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
3. faddism; eccentricity
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
4. as one likes; as it suits one
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
5. lecherous; lustful; salacious
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Noun, Adverb (fukushi), Suffix
1. place; spot; scene; sitealso pronounced どころ when a suffix
  • さあ
  • いま
  • 汲み
  • なさい
  • そして
  • えんかい宴会
  • せわやく世話役
  • ところ
  • 持っていき
  • なさい
Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.
Noun, Suffix
2. addressUsually written using kana alone
Noun, Suffix
3. district; area; localityUsually written using kana alone
Noun, Suffix
4. one's houseUsually written using kana alone
  • そのうちに
  • あなた
  • ところ
  • じゃま邪魔
  • して
  • いい
  • ですか
  • 」「
  • どうぞ
  • どうぞ
"Do you mind if I call on you sometime?" "No, not at all."
Noun, Suffix
5. point; aspect; side; facetUsually written using kana alone, See also いいとこ
  • おどろ驚かない
  • ところ
  • みる
  • 知ってた
Seeing that you're not surprised, I think you must have known.
Noun, Suffix
6. passage (in text); partUsually written using kana alone
Noun, Suffix
7. space; roomUsually written using kana alone
Noun, Suffix
8. thing; matterUsually written using kana alone
  • おじ
  • みおく見送り
  • えき
  • 行ってきた
  • ところ
I have been to the station to see my uncle off.
Noun
9. whereupon; as a resultUsually written using kana alone, after the plain past form of a verb
  • あっ
  • いけない
  • わす忘れる
  • ところ
  • だった
Oh, no! I almost forgot!
Noun
10. about to; on the verge ofUsually written using kana alone, after present form of a verb
Noun
11. was just doing; was in the process of doing; have just done; just finished doingUsually written using kana alone, after past form of a verb
Noun
12. approximately; around; aboutUsually written using kana alone, after a quantity + が
Other forms
処 【ところ】所 【とこ】
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