Jisho

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こころ 試む
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Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
1. to attempt; to try​Archaic
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ごます 胡麻を擂る
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
1. to flatter; to toady (to); to curry favor (with); to butter up; to grind sesame seeds​Idiomatic expression, Usually written using kana alone
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ゴマをする
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りき 力む
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Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to try (too) hard; to draw one's body taut​
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger; to bluff; to boast​
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いき 粋がる
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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to be pretentious; to put on airs; to try to appear smart; to act brave; to try to look cool​
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意気がる 【いきがる】
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えんこうつきと 猿猴月を取る
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
1. to try and reach above one's station and fail; to try and accomplish something beyond one's abilities and fail; a monkey tries to catch the moon (and drowns)​Idiomatic expression, See also 猿猴捉月
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ふんとうどりょく 奮闘努力
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Noun, Suru verb
1. try one's best; all-out effort; strenuous efforts​Yojijukugo (four character compound)
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み やって見る
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
1. to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something​Usually written using kana alone
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遣ってみる 【やってみる】、遣って見る 【やってみる】
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まおう 魔王
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Noun
1. Satan; the Devil; the Prince of Darkness​
Noun
2. king of the demons who try to prevent people from doing good​Buddhism, See also 天魔
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3. Archenemy​An archenemy, archfoe, archvillain or archnemesis (someti... Read more
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さいちょうせん 再挑戦
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Noun, Suru verb
1. retry; another try; another go​
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ひとお 一押し
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Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
1. a push​
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
2. another effort; one more effort​
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げんえき 現役
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Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
1. active duty; active service​
Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
2. student taking (university) entrance exams while still enrolled in school; student who passed their university entrance exams on the first try​See also 浪人 ろうにん, often as 現役で
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かっこう 格好つける
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Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
1. to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off​See also かっこつける
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格好付ける 【かっこうつける】
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だめもと 駄目元
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Noun
1. giving something a try because it will not do any harm​Colloquial, Abbreviation, Usually written using kana alone, See also 駄目で元々
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駄目もと 【だめもと】、ダメ元 【ダメもと】
Jreibun
    憧れていた
  • しんじんかしゅ新人歌手
    • オーディションに
  • だめ駄目もと
    • で応募したところ、
  • いちじしんさ一次審査
    • に受かってしまった。
I auditioned for the new singer tryouts, something I had always wanted to do. I applied, thinking that I wouldn’t stand a chance, burt surprisingly I passed the first round!
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さいきょ 再挙
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Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
1. another attempt; another try; second attempt​
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あじみ 味を見る
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Ichidan verb, Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
1. to have a taste (of something); to sample; to try​
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味をみる 【あじをみる】
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つごう 都合をつける
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
1. to find a way; to find the time; to try to make oneself available​
  • なんとか
  • 都合をつけて
    • 、
  • つぎ次の
  • ミーティング
  • に
  • しゅっせき出席
  • して
  • いただけません
  • か
    • 。
If it's at all possible, I'd like you to take part in the next meeting.
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都合を付ける 【つごうをつける】
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いっぱつひっちゅう 一発必中
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Noun
1. success on the first try (attempt)​Yojijukugo (four character compound)
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どうも
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1. thank you; thanks​Abbreviation, See also どうも有難う
  • おみやげお土産
  • を
  • いただ頂いて
  • ごしんせつご親切に
  • どうも
    • 。
It is so nice of you to give me a present.
Adverb (fukushi)
2. much (thanks); very (sorry); quite (regret)​
  • おてすうお手数
  • かけて
  • どうも
  • すいません
    • 。
I'm sorry to bother you.
Adverb (fukushi)
3. quite; really; mostly​
    「
  • あの
  • 人たち
  • は
    • 、
  • また
  • スト
  • を
  • やる
  • ん
  • だろう
  • か
    • 」「
  • どうも
  • そう
  • らしい
  • ね
    • 」
"Will they go on strike again?" "I'm afraid so."
Adverb (fukushi)
4. somehow​
Adverb (fukushi)
5. in spite of oneself; try as one might; no matter how hard one may try (to, not to)​See also どうしても
6. greetings; hello; goodbye​
  • どうも
    • 、
  • 川口太郎
  • です
    • 。
Hi, I'm Taro Kawaguchi.
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せいだ 精を出す
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' ending
1. to work hard; to work diligently; to do one's best; to try one's hardest​
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の 飲みかける
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Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1. to start to drink; to try to drink; to partially drink​
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飲み掛ける 【のみかける】、飲掛ける 【のみかける】
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