Jisho

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Noun
1. muscle; tendon; sinew
Noun
2. vein; artery
Noun
3. fiber; fibre; string
Noun
4. line; stripe; streak
Noun
5. reason; logicSee also 筋が通る
  • きみ
  • 言っている
  • こと
  • すじ
  • あまり
  • よく
  • とお通っていない
There isn't much logic in what you're saying.
Noun
6. plot; storyline
  • その
  • しょうせつ小説
  • すじ
  • わからない
I don't understand this novel's plot.
Noun
7. lineage; descent
Noun
8. school (e.g. of scholarship or arts)
Noun
9. aptitude; talent
Noun
10. source (of information, etc.); circle; channel
  • わたし
  • きょねん去年
  • それ
  • べつ別の
  • すじ
  • から
  • 聞いた
I heard about it from another source last year.
Noun
11. well-informed person (in a transaction)
Noun
12. logical move (in go, shogi, etc.)
Noun
13. ninth vertical lineShogi
Noun
14. seam on a helmet
Noun
15. gristly fish paste (made of muscle, tendons, skin, etc.)Abbreviation, See also 筋蒲鉾
Noun
16. social position; statusArchaic
Noun, used as a suffix, Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
17. on (a river, road, etc.); along
Suffix, Counter
18. counter for long thin things; counter for roads or blocks when giving directions
Suffix
19. street (in Osaka)Only applies to 筋
Suffix, Counter
20. (Edo period) counter for hundreds of mon (obsolete unit of currency)Archaic
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条 【すじ】スジ
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Noun
1. place; spot; space
  • しら白けた
The party grew chilly.
Noun
2. field; discipline; sphere; realm
Noun
3. occasion; situationSee also その場
  • この
  • ネクタイ
  • このような
  • ふさわしくありません
This tie is not suitable for a situation like this.
Noun
4. scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
Noun
5. sessionStock market
Noun
6. field; table; area in which cards are laid outCard games
Noun
7. round (east, south, etc.)Mahjong, See also 東場, See also 南場
Noun
8. fieldPhysics
Noun
9. field (in Gestalt psychology)Psychology
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Noun
1. talk; speech; chat; conversationOnly applies to 話, Only applies to 話し
  • ひと
  • はなし
  • 水を差さないで
  • くれ
Don't throw a wet blanket over our conversation.
Noun
2. topic; subject
  • かれ
  • ふゆかい不愉快な
  • はなし
  • じかん時間
  • した
He dwelt on an unpleasant subject for two hours.
Noun
3. discussions; negotiation; argumentOnly applies to 話, Only applies to 話し
  • じかん時間
  • ぎろん議論
  • した
  • われわれ我々
  • はなし
  • まとまらなかった
After three hours of discussion we got nowhere.
Noun
4. rumor; talk; hearsay
  • きび厳しい
  • ふゆ
  • になる
  • という
  • はなし
  • です
They say we are going to have a severe winter.
Noun
5. tale; story; fable
  • わたし
  • アンソニー
  • きょう
  • すばらしい
  • はなし
  • むちゅう夢中
  • になっていました
I was lost in Sir Anthony's wonderful story.
Noun
6. circumstances; particulars
  • はなし
  • 聞かせて
  • くれ
I want a full report though.
Other forms
話し 【はなし】咄 【はなし】噺 【はなし】
Notes
話し: Irregular okurigana usage. 咄: Rarely-used kanji form. 噺: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
1. to sleep (lying down)See also 眠る
  • あかんぼう赤ん坊
  • いちにちじゅう1日中
  • 寝ていた
The baby was sleeping all day long.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
2. to go to bed; to lie in bed
  • 寝る
  • まえ
  • はをみが歯を磨き
  • なさい
Brush your teeth before going to bed.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
3. to lie down
  • しょうねん少年
  • はる
  • ひざ日差し
  • 浴びて
  • あおむ仰向け
  • 寝ていた
The boy lay on his back, basking in the spring sunshine.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
4. to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse)
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
5. to lie flat (e.g. of hair)
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
6. to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
7. to ferment (of soy sauce, miso, etc.)
Other forms
寐る 【ねる】
Notes
寐る: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to be absent; to take a day off
  • かれ
  • よく
  • かいごう会合
  • やす休む
He often absents himself from meetings.
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to rest; to have a break
  • かれ
  • しばらくのあいだしばらくの間
  • やす休んだ
He rested for a while.
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb
3. to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep; to turn in; to retire
  • ちち
  • まだ
  • やす休んでいる
Father is still in bed.
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb
4. to stop doing some ongoing activity for a time; to suspend business
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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to stop (moving); to come to a stop
  • そして
  • でんしゃ電車
  • キーッ
  • という
  • おとをた音を立てて
  • 止まった
Then, the train screeched to a halt.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to cease; to be stopped; to be suspended
  • じゅうぶん十分な
  • じょうほう情報
  • うけと受け取る
  • ことができなかった
  • という
  • りゆう理由
  • いちぶ一部
  • には
  • あって
  • 、ハーパー
  • びょうしゃ描写
  • ふかんぜん不完全な
  • もの
  • とどまっている
Partly because he could not receive enough information, Harper's description remains imperfect.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
3. to alight; to perch on
  • あの
  • えだ
  • すう
  • とり
  • とまっている
Some birds are sitting on the branch of that tree.
Other forms
留まる 【とまる】停まる 【とまる】駐まる 【とまる】止る 【とまる】留る 【とまる】
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Noun
1. end; finish; place to stopUsually written using kana alone
Noun
2. bound; limit; endUsually written using kana alone, See also 切りがない
Noun
3. delivery date (of a futures contract)Finance, Only applies to 限り, Only applies to 限
Noun
4. finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki); final performance of the day (in vaudeville)
Noun
5. trump card
Noun
6. king (court card; in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)Card games
Counter
7. counter for slices (esp. thick slices); counter for cuts (of fish, meat, etc.)
  • かれ
  • そこ
  • 行った
  • きり
  • にど2度と
  • かえ帰ってこなかった
He went there, never to return.
Particle
8. only; justUsually written using kana alone, See also っきり, sometimes pronounced ぎり
  • かれ
  • 38
  • さい歳な
  • のに
  • りょうしん両親
  • たよ頼り
  • きり
  • です
Though 38, he is still dependent on his parents.
Particle
9. (ever) since; afterUsually written using kana alone, usu. in a negative sentence; sometimes pronounced ぎり
Particle
10. continuously; remaining (in a particular state)Usually written using kana alone, sometimes pronounced ぎり
Other forms
限り 【きり】切 【きり】限 【きり】
Notes
切: Irregular okurigana usage. 限: Irregular okurigana usage.
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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.)
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)
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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Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1. disliking; not wanting; unwilling (to do); reluctant
  • かれ彼の
  • はなしかた話し方
  • いや
  • なの
I don't like his way of talking.
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
2. unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; horrible; disgusting; undesirable; unwelcome
  • この
  • たまご
  • いや
  • にお匂いがする
This egg has a bad smell.
3. no!; quit it!; stop!Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
嫌 【や】厭 【いや】厭 【や】イヤ
Notes
厭: Rarely-used kanji form. 厭: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Noun
1. point; tip; end; nozzle
  • えんぴつ鉛筆
  • さき
  • まる丸く
  • なった
The point of the pencil has become dull.
Noun
2. head (of a line); front
Noun
3. first; before; ahead (of)
  • ふたり二人
  • おとこ
  • うち
  • せのたか背の高い
  • ほう
  • さき
  • でてい出ていった
The taller of the two men went out first.
Noun
4. (the way) ahead; beyond
  • ここ
  • から
  • さき
  • には
  • 行けません
You cannot go any farther.
Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
5. future
  • さき
  • こと
  • など
  • だれ誰にも
  • よそう予想
  • できない
You never can tell what'll happen in the future.
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', Noun
6. previous; prior; former; recent; last
Noun, Noun, used as a suffix
7. destination; address; place where you do something
  • でんわ電話
  • して
  • みた
  • らしい
  • だけど
  • その
  • でんわ電話
  • さき
  • あいて相手
  • って
  • もんだい問題
  • だった
And so it seems she tried phoning but it's who was on the other end of that phone that was the problem.
Noun
8. rest (e.g. of a story); continuation; remaining part
  • それから
  • さき
  • はなし
  • 聞き
  • たい
I'd like to know the rest of the story.
Noun
9. the other party
Other forms
前 【さき】先き 【さき】
Notes
先き: Irregular okurigana usage.
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
1. to put; to place
  • それ
  • テーブル
  • うえ
  • 置き
  • なさい
Lay it on the table.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
2. to leave (behind)
  • あいにく
  • わたし
  • カメラ
  • いえ
  • おいて
  • きた
As it happens, I have left the camera at home.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
3. to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
4. to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire; to employ
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
5. to place (one's trust, one's faith, etc.); to bear (in mind, etc.)
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
6. to put down a tool (e.g. a pen) hence stopping what one is doing with that tool
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
7. to take in (boarders, etc.); to provide lodging in one's house
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
8. to separate spatially or temporally
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Auxiliary verb
9. to do something in advanceUsually written using kana alone, after the -te form of a verb
  • あそ遊び
  • たい
  • なら
  • ちゃんと
  • ルール
  • 決めて
  • おきなさい
If we're going to play, make your mind up about the rules!
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Auxiliary verb
10. to leave something in a certain state; to keep something in a certain stateUsually written using kana alone, after the -te form of a verb
  • もんだい問題
  • みかいけつ未解決
  • まま
  • して
  • おく
  • いけません
You mustn't leave your problems unsolved.
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Godan verb with 'nu' ending, Irregular nu verb, Intransitive verb
1. to die; to pass away
Godan verb with 'nu' ending, Irregular nu verb, Intransitive verb
2. to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to look dead
Godan verb with 'nu' ending, Irregular nu verb, Intransitive verb
3. to cease; to stop
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Noun
1. store; shop; establishment; restaurant
Other forms
見世 【みせ】
Notes
見世: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
1. to clear up; to clear away; to be sunny; to stop raining
  • あした明日
  • 晴れる
  • だろう
It will be fine tomorrow.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
2. to refresh (e.g. spirits)
  • かれ彼の
  • ゆう憂うつ
  • かのじょ彼女
  • キス
  • する
  • 晴れた
His depression came to an end when she kissed him.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
3. to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion)See also 疑いが晴れる
  • ゆびわ指輪
  • ぬす盗んだ
  • いう
  • トム
  • じはく自白
  • じょちゅう女中
  • ようぎ容疑
  • 晴れた
Tom's acknowledgement that he stole the ring cleared the maid of suspicion.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
4. to be dispelled; to be banished
Other forms
霽れる 【はれる】
Notes
霽れる: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
1. to pull; to tug; to lead (e.g. a horse)
  • カーテン
  • ゆっくり
  • 引かれた
The curtains were drawn slowly.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
2. to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)See also 惹く ひく, See also 注意を引く
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
3. to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to pull in
  • あんな
  • ほん
  • みたら
  • フツーの
  • おんな
  • 引く
  • もん
Obviously a normal woman would lose interest if she saw a book like that!
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
4. to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
  • あなた
  • 引いた
  • カード
  • あか
  • マーク
  • です
The card you drew was a red, wasn't it?
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
5. to draw (a line, plan, etc.)See also 図面を引く
  • から
  • まで
  • せん
  • ひき
  • なさい
Draw a line from A to B.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
6. to catch (a cold)See also 風邪を引く
  • わる悪い
  • かぜ風邪
  • ひいていて
  • さらにわるさらに悪いことに
  • ゆき
  • 降って
  • きました
I had a bad cold, and to make matters worse, it began snowing.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
7. to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)See also 弾く ひく
  • かのじょ彼女
  • グランドピアノ
  • その
  • きょく
  • 引いた
She played that tune on her grand piano.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
8. to look up (in a dictionary, phone book, etc.); to consult; to checkSee also 辞書を引く
  • その
  • たんご単語
  • じしょ辞書
  • ひいて
  • ごらん
Look up the word in your dictionary.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
9. to haul; to pull (vehicles)esp. 牽く
  • わたし
  • うま
  • にぐるま荷車
  • 引いている
  • 見た
I saw a horse pulling a cart.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
10. to subtract; to deduct
    10
  • から
  • 引く
  • 、8
  • のこ残る
Two from ten leaves eight.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
11. to recede; to ebb; to fade
  • 腫れ
  • 引く
  • まで
  • なんにち何日
  • くらい
  • かかります
How many days will it take until the swelling goes down?
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
12. to be descend from; to inherit (a characteristic)
  • その
  • さっか作家
  • ギリシャ
  • おうけ王家
  • けっとう血統
  • 引いていた
The writer was descended from the Greek royal family.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
13. to quote; to cite; to raise (as evidence)
  • できるだけ
  • えいご英語
  • から
  • れい
  • ひこう
Insofar as possible, our examples will be drawn from English.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
14. to lay on (electricity, gas, etc.); to install (e.g. a telephone); to supply (e.g. water)
  • かいてい海底
  • ケーブル
  • りょうこく両国
  • あいだ
  • 引かれた
A submarine cable was laid between the two countries.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
15. to hold (e.g. a note)
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
16. to apply (e.g. lipstick); to oil (e.g. a pan); to wax (e.g. a floor)
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
17. to move back; to draw back; to recede; to fall back; to retreatalso written as 退く
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
18. to lessen; to subside; to ebb; to go down (e.g. of swelling)also written as 退く
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
19. to resign; to retire; to quitalso written as 退く
Other forms
曳く 【ひく】牽く 【ひく】
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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 burnSee also 点す
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. chimney; smokestack; funnel (of a ship); stovepipe
  • あの
  • えんとつ煙突
  • とても
  • たか高い
That chimney is very high.
Noun
2. carrying a passenger without turning on the taximeterSlang
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3. ChimneyFor other uses, see Chimney (disambiguation). "Smokestack... Read more
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烟突 【えんとつ】
Notes
烟突: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Noun, Noun, used as a suffix
1. pillow; bolster
Noun, Noun, used as a suffix
2. introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
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Noun
1. snow storm; blizzard
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乱吹 【ふぶき】
Notes
乱吹: Rarely-used kanji form.
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