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Words — 74 found

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1. but why?; why in the world?; why did you?Usually written using kana alone
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わけ
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1. somehow; for some reason (or other)Usually written using kana alone
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2. whyUsually written using kana alone
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1. whatSee also 何ぞ
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2. why; howSee also 何ぞ
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れでこそ
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1. just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...Usually written using kana alone
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わけ
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1. this is why; this means; it is the case thatUsually written using kana alone
  • きん
  • なん何でも
  • 買える
  • というわけでない
Gold will not buy everything.
Other forms
と言う訳だ 【というわけだ】
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. what; how
  • えいご英語
  • この
  • こんちゅう昆虫
  • なん何と
  • いいます
What do you call this insect in English?
Adverb (fukushi)
2. what (a) ...!; how ...!Usually written using kana alone, indicates surprise, admiration, etc.
  • なんと
  • すば素晴らしい
  • はつめい発明
  • だろう
What a wonderful invention!
Adverb (fukushi)
3. surprisingly; to my amazement; believe it or not; why, ...!Usually written using kana alone
4. oh my; wowUsually written using kana alone
5. well, ...; so, ...Usually written using kana alone, used when asking for confirmation or approval
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Particle, Conjunction
1. if; when; afteralso ~だら
  • やってみ
  • たら
  • かんたん簡単
  • でした
I found it easy when I gave it a try.
Particle
2. when it comes to ...; as for ...; that ...Colloquial, indicates light scorn, annoyance, surprise, etc. about a topic
  • うちの
  • ちち
  • ったら
  • よる
  • わたし
  • ひとり一人で
  • そと
  • 出して
  • くれない
My father doesn't let me go out alone at night.
Particle
3. why don't you ...; why not ...; how about ...; what about ...Colloquial, at sentence end
    ホワイト
  • さん
  • 聞いて
  • たら
Why don't you ask Mr White?
Particle
4. I tell you!; I said ...; I really mean ...Colloquial, at sentence end; adds emphasis; usu. ったら
  • しず静か
  • しろ
  • ったら
Do be quiet!
Particle
5. vocative particleColloquial, indicates frustration, impatience, etc.; usu. ったら
    真理恵
  • ったら
  • げんき元気
  • だし
  • なさい
Do cheer up, Marie!
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ったら
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1. Why?; Why not?; What for?; What's wrong?
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なんでよっ
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なに
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1. so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?See also 何か なにか
  • それがなにそれが何か
  • ぼく
  • には
  • わかっている
I have an idea what it is.
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1. something
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
2. whatUsually written using kana alone
Adverb (fukushi)
3. why; how
Wikipedia definition
4. Kumo XiThe Kumo Xi were a Mongolic steppe people located in curr... Read more
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何ぞ 【なにぞ】何ぞ 【なぞ】奚 【なんぞ】奚 【なにぞ】奚 【なぞ】
Notes
奚: Rarely-used kanji form. 奚: Rarely-used kanji form. 奚: Rarely-used kanji form.
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1. for this very reason; that is exactly why
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1. isn't it?Usually written using kana alone
  • あした
  • あめ
  • 降る
  • じゃないか
  • しんぱい心配
I'm afraid it will rain tomorrow.
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2. let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...; shouldn't we ...Usually written using kana alone, after volitional form of verb
  • あらかじめ
  • じゅんび準備
  • して
  • おこう
  • じゃないか
Let's get things ready beforehand.
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1. might as well; sure, why not; why not use this occasion to ...
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そら 空恥
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. feeling ashamed or embarrassed without knowing why
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. somehow; for some reason; without knowing whyUsually written using kana alone, See also 何故か なぜか
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. in spite of oneself; somehow; without knowing why; vaguelyUsually written using kana alone
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1. why yes, thank you
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何故かとうと
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1. the reason is that ...; becauseUsually written using kana alone
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なん
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1. the reason is that ...; becauseUsually written using kana alone, See also なぜかというと
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