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N2, N3
詰める
つめる
To pack things into a container without any gaps. Example: 「かばんに服を詰める」 (to pack clothes into a bag). Also used to mean narrowing a gap, as in 「席を詰める」 (to move seats closer together). 「詰める」 is used when a person packs things in without gaps, while 「詰まる」 is used when something becomes full and blocked: compare 「予定を詰める」 with 「予定が詰まる」.
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N2
積もる
つもる
Snow, dust, or fatigue piling up little by little and increasing. It describes a state of natural accumulation, used in expressions such as 「雪が積もる」「疲れが積もる」.
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N3
梅雨
つゆ
The rainy season that continues around June. Example: 「梅雨入り」 (the start of the rainy season). Also read 「ばいう」 (as in 「梅雨前線」, the seasonal rain front).
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N3, N5
強い
つよい
A state where strength is great. The antonym is 「弱い」 (weak).
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N3
辛い
つらい
hard, painful. The state of being distressing and hard to endure. Used for both physical and emotional suffering, as in "毎日の練習が辛い" (daily practice is hard) or "別れが辛い" (parting is painful). It is often written in kana as "つらい". The same "辛い" read as "からい" is a different word meaning a taste that stings the mouth.
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N2
連なる
つらなる
Continuing in a long line. It describes a state of similar things lined up in a row, as in 「山々が連なる」「家々が連なる」.
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N2
貫く
つらぬく
To pierce something through from one end to the other. Used as in「矢が的を貫く」(an arrow pierces the target),「トンネルが山を貫く」(a tunnel runs through a mountain). By extension, it is also used to mean holding fast to one's beliefs or convictions to the end without changing them, as in「初志を貫く」(to stay true to one's original intent),「信念を貫く」(to stand by one's convictions).
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N2
釣り合う
つりあう
A state in which two things are at roughly the same level and balanced. Used in contexts of equal size, quantity, or quality, as in 「収入と支出が釣り合う」「力が釣り合う」.
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N2
吊るす
つるす
Hanging something from above to below. Used in contexts of suspending things with cord or hooks, as in 「洗濯物を吊るす」「看板を吊るす」.
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N2, N5
手
て
hand. The part at the end of the arm used for grasping things.
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N2, N3
出会う
であう
To happen to meet a person or come across something. Example: 「駅で先生に出会った」 (happened to meet the teacher at the station), 「いい本に出会う」 (to come across a good book).
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N2
手厚い
てあつい
Describing a state in which treatment or hospitality is careful and heartfelt. Used in expressions such as 「手厚い看護」「手厚くもてなす」 in contexts of giving full consideration to people or matters.
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N3
提案
ていあん
proposal. To put forward an idea or plan. Example: 「新しい計画を提案する」 (to propose a new plan).
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N3
定員
ていいん
A fixed number of people. Example: 「定員50名」 (a capacity of 50 people).
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N1
提議
ていぎ
Formally putting forward a topic or proposal at a meeting. Used in expressions such as 「改革を提議する」. A formal word used in more official contexts than a mere suggestion.
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N2
提起
ていき
Formally presenting an issue or complaint to a venue of discussion. A formal word used in expressions such as 「問題を提起する」「訴訟を提起する」 in contexts of bringing up points or filing complaints in official settings.
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N3
定期
ていき
A fixed period or time. Example: 「定期検査」 (a regular inspection). Also used as a shortened form of 「定期券」 (a commuter pass usable repeatedly for a fixed route).
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N1
提携
ていけい
A cooperative relationship established to advance business together. A formal word used in expressions such as 「業務提携」「技術提携」 indicating cooperation between enterprises.
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N1
締結
ていけつ
Formally concluding a contract or treaty. A formal word used in expressions such as 「条約を締結する」「契約を締結する」 in contexts of establishing official agreements.
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N1
体裁
ていさい
The outward form or how something appears to the world. A formal word used as in「体裁を気にする」in contexts that place importance on appearance over substance. It also refers to the visual arrangement or format of documents and the like, as in「報告書の体裁を整える」.
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N1
偵察
ていさつ
Secretly investigating the situation of an enemy or rival. A formal word used in expressions such as 「偵察に出る」 in contexts of probing the other party's movements, such as in military matters or competitor research.
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N2
提示
ていじ
Showing documents or conditions to the other party. A formal word used in expressions such as 「条件を提示する」「証明書を提示する」 in contexts of showing information or items to the other party.
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N1
低姿勢
ていしせい
Taking a humble attitude that defers to the other party. A formal word used in expressions such as 「低姿勢で臨む」 in contexts of engaging with a modest demeanor.
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N1
提唱
ていしょう
Putting forth a new opinion or idea and calling for it widely. A formal word used in expressions such as 「新説を提唱する」「環境保護を提唱する」 in contexts of publicly disseminating one's claim.
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N1
泥酔
でいすい
Being so drunk on alcohol that one loses all sense of self. Used in expressions such as 「泥酔状態」「泥酔して記憶をなくす」 to describe a state of intoxication beyond ordinary drunkenness.
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N1
定説
ていせつ
A theory widely recognized and established in academia or society. A formal word used in expressions such as 「定説となる」「定説を覆す」 referring to a view that has been generally accepted.
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N1
提訴
ていそ
Filing a suit at court and starting formal legal proceedings. A formal word used in expressions such as 「損害賠償を提訴する」 indicating the start of litigation.
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N2
停滞
ていたい
Something not progressing smoothly, remaining stuck in one state without moving.
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N1
邸宅
ていたく
A grand and large residence. A formal word used in expressions such as 「豪壮な邸宅」「名士の邸宅」 referring to a stately building inhabited by wealthy people.
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N1
体たらく
ていたらく
A pathetic or unsightly state. A formal word used in expressions such as 「何という体たらくだ」 with implications of criticism or lament.
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N2
定着
ていちゃく
A thing, way of thinking, or the like taking firm root and settling in.
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N3
程度
ていど
The level or degree of something. Example: 「けがの程度」 (the extent of an injury). Also used in the sense of "about," as in 「30分程度」 (about 30 minutes).
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N1
定評
ていひょう
A reliable evaluation recognized by many people. Used in the form 「定評がある」 in contexts indicating high quality already widely acknowledged.
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N1
手薄
てうす
A state in which personnel, security, or preparations are not sufficient. A somewhat formal word used in expressions such as 「警備が手薄」「人手が手薄」 to indicate shortage.
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N2
手遅れ
ておくれ
A state in which the time for action has been missed and it is no longer possible to be in time. A somewhat formal word used in expressions such as 「治療が手遅れ」 in contexts where recovery or improvement is no longer possible.
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N1
手落ち
ておち
A lack of attention or consideration leading to omitted tasks. A somewhat formal word used in expressions such as 「手落ちがある」「こちらの手落ちです」 in contexts of admitting deficiencies.
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N2
手掛かり
てがかり
A clue leading to the solution of a problem or the elucidation of truth. Used in expressions such as 「手掛かりをつかむ」「事件の手掛かり」 in contexts of investigation or reasoning.
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N1
手掛ける
てがける
Engaging in and advancing a task or business under one's own responsibility. A somewhat formal word used in expressions such as 「新事業を手掛ける」 to indicate taking charge of or working on an undertaking.
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N5
出かける
でかける
To go outside for some purpose. Example: 「買い物に出かける」 (to go out shopping).
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N1
手堅い
てがたい
Describing a state of being solid, free of risk, and reliable. Used in expressions such as 「手堅い経営」「手堅い商売」 in contexts of evaluating stable methods with few failures.
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N5
手紙
てがみ
letter. Something written on paper to convey something to a person.
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N2
手柄
てがら
A fine deed or achievement worthy of recognition by others. Used in expressions such as 「手柄を立てる」「大手柄」 in contexts of praising accomplishments.
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N3
出来事
できごと
Something that happened. Example: 「今日の出来事」 (today's events).
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N2
てきぱき
てきぱき
An adverb describing the state of handling things quickly and one after another. Used in expressions such as 「てきぱき片付ける」「てきぱきと応対する」 in contexts evaluating the speed of work or action.
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N1
てきめん
てきめん
A state in which effect or consequence appears very clearly. The fixed form is 「効果てきめん」, a somewhat formal word indicating an immediately understandable result.
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N5
できる
できる
Can do; be able to. Being able to do something. 「日本語ができる」(be able to speak Japanese). Also used for something being completed.
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N2
手際
てぎわ
The skillfulness in how one handles things. Used in expressions such as 「手際がいい」「見事な手際」 in contexts of evaluating the proficiency of work or action.
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N5
出口
でぐち
exit. A place for going outside. The antonym is 「入口」 (entrance).
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N1
手心
てごころ
Deliberately easing what should be handled strictly and showing consideration. The basic usage is in the form 「手心を加える」.
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N2
手応え
てごたえ
The actual sense of response or effect coming back from one's actions. Used in expressions such as 「手応えがある」「確かな手応え」 in contexts of feeling the results of one's efforts.
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