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N1
歩み寄る
あゆみよる
A verb expressing the act of mutually conceding and drawing closer. It also has a physical sense of approaching, but used metaphorically as in 「両者が歩み寄る」 in scenes where parties in opposing positions seek a compromise.
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N2
粗い
あらい
Having large grains or a wide mesh with gaps (粗い網 "a coarse net", 粒が粗い "the grains are coarse"); also, careless in one's work (仕事が粗い "sloppy work"). The homophone 荒い describes violent movement or temperament (波が荒い "rough waves", 気が荒い "short-tempered"), and the two are written with different kanji.
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N1, N5
洗う
あらう
wash. To remove dirt using water, etc., to make something clean. Example: 「手を洗う」 (to wash one's hands), 「ふくを洗う」 (to wash clothes).
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N2
荒稼ぎ
あらかせぎ
To earn a large sum of money in a short period by any means, without being selective. Used in expressions like 「荒稼ぎする」. It carries a somewhat negative nuance.
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N2
粗削り
あらけずり
A state in which the finishing of details is not yet sufficient, but the underlying material or ability shows promise. It originally referred to roughly shaving wood or the like. Used in expressions like 「粗削りな文章」 and 「粗削りだが将来性がある」.
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N1
荒らす
あらす
To handle a place or thing roughly and bring it to a terrible state. Used as in「畑を荒らす」「市場を荒らす」. 「荒らす」 is used when someone ruins something, and 「荒れる」 when it falls into that state of its own accord: 「畑を荒らす」 versus 「畑が荒れる」.
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N1
荒立てる
あらだてる
A verb expressing the act of making a matter into a big issue or making emotions intense. Used as in 「事を荒立てる」 or 「声を荒立てる」 in contexts of making worse something that should have been settled quietly.
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N1
改まる
あらたまる
For a previous state to change and become new. Used in situations where something comes into a proper, orderly state, as in 「年が改まる」「態度が改まる」. 「改める」 is used for the person who deliberately makes a change, and 「改まる」 for what becomes new of its own accord: 「規則を改める」 versus 「規則が改まる」.
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N2
あらゆる
あらゆる
Every conceivable; all possible. Always used directly before a noun, as in あらゆる可能性 (every possibility), あらゆる手段 (every means). Usually written in hiragana.
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N1
有り合わせ
ありあわせ
Things that happen to be on hand at that moment. Used as in 「有り合わせの材料」 or 「有り合わせで作る」 in scenes of making do with only what is currently available, without special preparation.
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N1
有様
ありさま
The state or condition of a matter, particularly a terrible situation. Often used in scenes describing rather unfavorable situations, as in 「ひどい有様」 or 「見るに堪えない有様」.
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N1
亜流
ありゅう
A second-rate imitation of a school or style, lacking originality. Used in contexts that lower the evaluation, as in「有名画家の亜流」「亜流に過ぎない作品」.
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N5
歩く
あるく
walk. To move forward step by step using one's feet.
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N5
あれ
あれ
A word referring to something far from both the speaker and the listener. For nearby things, 「これ」 or 「それ」 is used.
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N2
淡い
あわい
An adjective expressing that color, taste, or emotion is faint and thin. Used as in 「淡い色」, 「淡い期待」, or 「淡い恋心」 in scenes expressing indistinct weakness. The antonym is 「濃い」.
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N2
慌ただしい
あわただしい
An adjective describing a manner of being restlessly busy, as if being chased by something. Used as in「慌ただしい日々」「慌ただしく出発する」. Shares the same root with the verb「慌てる」, both expressing a sense of being rushed.
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N1
哀れ
あわれ
Being pitiful and heart-aching, or that feeling itself. Used as in 「哀れな姿」 or 「哀れに思う」 in scenes expressing sympathy toward the weak or the unfortunate. The verb form is 「哀れむ」.
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N2
暗示
あんじ
Showing something indirectly rather than stating it clearly. Used as in 「暗示にかける」 or 「暗示を与える」. Frequently used in literary works and psychological contexts, meaning a method of conveying information that is not explicit.
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N2
案じる
あんじる
Meaning to worry or be concerned about something. Used when caring about another person's safety or situation. Often used in writing; in conversation, 「心配する」 is more commonly used. Also expressed as 「案ずる」.
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N1
安泰
あんたい
A state of being free from worries, settled and stable. Used as in 「会社は安泰だ」 or 「老後の安泰」. Also used as a na-adjective, with forms like 「安泰な生活」.
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N1
暗中模索
あんちゅうもさく
A four-character idiom describing proceeding by trial and error without any clue. Used in situations of trial and error in unknown territory, as in「新分野で暗中模索を続ける」.
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N1
安堵
あんど
The feeling of relief when worries are gone and one settles down. Used as in「無事を知って安堵する」「安堵の表情」.
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N1
案の定
あんのじょう
An adverb meaning "just as expected." Mostly used in situations where a bad prediction has come true, as in「案の定、失敗した」.
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N2
安否
あんぴ
A word meaning whether someone is safe or not. Used in situations of confirming someone's status after an accident or disaster, as in「安否を確認する」「安否が気遣われる」.
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N1
暗黙
あんもく
A word expressing that the parties involved understand each other without saying it in words. Used idiomatically in the forms 「暗黙の了解」 or 「暗黙のうちに」. Often refers to norms or consensus that are not officially stated but are shared among the parties.
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N1
暗躍
あんやく
A word for secretly working behind the scenes, unknown to others. Mostly used in negative contexts, as in「裏で暗躍する人物」.
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N1
威圧
いあつ
Suppressing the other party with dignity or force. Used in forms like 「威圧的な態度」, 「威圧感」, or 「威圧する」. Not actual violence, but the meaning of intimidating the other into shrinking back through a strong attitude or overwhelming presence.
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N1
居合わせる
いあわせる
To happen to be present at that place. Used in the form 「〜に居合わせる」 to mean being coincidentally at the location where an incident or event occurred. Not used when one has gone there intentionally.
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N2
言い掛かり
いいがかり
A groundless accusation or fault-finding. Used in expressions like 「言い掛かりをつける」.
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N1
言い放つ
いいはなつ
To declare something decisively without consideration for those around. Used for remarks accompanied by a forceful tone or provocative attitude. Often carries a negative implication.
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N1
言い張る
いいはる
To strongly insist on one's opinion and not yield. Used in the form 「〜と言い張る」 in scenes where one continues to assert one's own view despite being pointed out or contradicted. Often carries a negative nuance.
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N2
言い分
いいぶん
One's own claim or what one wants to say. Used in expressions like 「言い分を聞く」 and 「言い分が通る」.
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N1
言い渡す
いいわたす
When someone in a higher position formally announces a decision to someone in a lower position. Used in contexts of conveying official and weighty matters such as judgments, sanctions, or notifications. Not used for everyday communication.
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N5
言う
いう
say. To speak words aloud. Example: 「名前を言う」 (to say one's name).
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N5
家
いえ
house. A building where people live. Also read 「うち」, often used to refer to one's own home or family. In compounds it is also read 「や」, as in 「やちん」 (rent) and 「わがや」 (one's own home), 「か」, as in 「かぞく」 (family) and 「かてい」 (household), or 「け」, as in 「けらい」 (retainer) and 「やまだけ」 (the Yamada family).
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N5
いかが
いかが
A polite way of saying 「どう」. Example: 「お茶はいかがですか」 (how about some tea?).
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N1
威嚇
いかく
Making the other party afraid and trying to bend them to one's will. Used in scenes of applying pressure by threatening with a gun or a loud voice. Used as in 「威嚇射撃」 or 「威嚇行為」. Also used in scenes where animals make their bodies appear large to confront enemies.
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N1
いかなる
いかなる
An adnominal word meaning "what kind of" or "any." Placed before a noun, used in the forms 「いかなる〜も」 or 「いかなる〜でも」 as a formal expression that encompasses every case or condition.
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N1
いかに
いかに
An adverb meaning "how" or "to what extent." In questions used in the form 「いかに〜か」, in exclamations used in 「いかに〜ことか」. A formal written word frequently appearing in articles and commentaries.
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N1
遺憾
いかん
A formal word expressing the feeling of being regretful when the result one expected has not been achieved. Used in official statements or apology contexts, as in 「遺憾の意を表する」 or 「遺憾に思う」. Rarely used in everyday conversation, mainly used in politics, diplomacy, and news.
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N1
如何
いかん
Expresses what the state or outcome of something is. Used as in 「結果の如何にかかわらず」 and 「如何ともしがたい」. Used in formal writing when stating conditions or outcomes. Also often written in hiragana as 「いかん」. It is a different word from the homophone 「遺憾」 (regret).
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N1
異議
いぎ
Expressing opposing thoughts toward another person's opinion or decision. In meeting or legal contexts, used as in 「異議を唱える」 or 「異議を申し立てる」. A formal word used not as a mere counter-opinion but when officially showing a position of opposition.
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N2
生き甲斐
いきがい
The joy and sense of purpose one finds in being alive; a goal or pleasure that supports one's life. Used in expressions like 「生き甲斐を見つける」 and 「仕事が生き甲斐だ」.
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N2
息苦しい
いきぐるしい
A state of finding it hard to breathe. Also a state in which the atmosphere of a place or human relationships is heavy and stifling. Used as in 「部屋が息苦しい」 or 「息苦しい沈黙」, both physically and metaphorically.
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N1
意気込む
いきごむ
Enthusiastically pushing oneself with strong motivation to accomplish something. Used as in 「優勝するぞと意気込む」 or 「意気込んで出かける」, expressing a state in which one's spirit is positively heightened toward something.
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N1
行き詰まる
いきづまる
To fall into a state of being unable to proceed further. Used in scenes where ongoing matters such as negotiations, research, business, or human relationships are stopped by obstacles. Refers to abstract stagnation, not physical blockage.
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N1
意気投合
いきとうごう
A perfect match of feelings and thoughts between two people. Used in scenes where, while speaking with someone met for the first time or after a long absence, one finds the conversation harmonious and grows close. The form 「〜と意気投合する」 is the main usage.
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N1
憤る
いきどおる
Holding strong anger toward things that go against principle or unforgivable acts. Used for anger based on a sense of justice, such as social injustice or unreasonable treatment, as in 「世相を憤る」 or 「不正を憤る」. A word used in formal style.
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N1
行き届く
いきとどく
A state in which care or preparation has been thoroughly carried out down to the smallest details. Used in forms like 「掃除が行き届く」, 「手入れが行き届く」, or 「目が行き届く」, positively expressing the high quality of service or management.
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N2
息抜き
いきぬき
To take a short break in order to ease tension or fatigue. Used in expressions like 「息抜きに散歩する」 and 「たまには息抜きも必要だ」. It is used when refreshing oneself during a break from a long stretch of work or study.
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