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N1
つくづく
つくづく
A state of feeling something deeply, as if it sinks into the heart. Used in contexts of strongly feeling some emotion, as in 「つくづく感じる」「つくづく思う」. Can be used in both somewhat formal written and spoken language.
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N3, N5
作る
つくる
make. To newly create something that did not exist. Example: 「りょうりを作る」 (to make food/cook).
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N1
付け焼き刃
つけやきば
An idiomatic expression for shallow knowledge or skill acquired hastily as a stopgap. Used in expressions such as 「付け焼き刃の勉強」「付け焼き刃では通用しない」 in contexts critically describing temporary coping that lacks real ability.
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N4
漬ける
つける
To put vegetables, etc., into salt or the like and leave them. Example:「やさいを漬ける」(to pickle vegetables).
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N4
都合
つごう
The circumstances of whether something is convenient to do. Example: 「都合が悪い」 (inconvenient).
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N4
伝える
つたえる
To convey a story or feeling to another person.
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N1
培う
つちかう
Cultivating ability or character over a long period of time. Used in expressions such as 「体力を培う」「信頼を培う」 with the meaning of slowly fostering ability, relationships, or foundations. Often used for abstract objects.
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N1
津々浦々
つつうらうら
A word meaning "every corner of the nation, everywhere in the country." The character 「津」 refers to a port where ships come and go, and 「浦」 refers to a seashore or inlet; doubling each creates the meaning "every port, every shore," extended to "every nook and cranny of the country." It is somewhat formal written language, used as in 「津々浦々に知れ渡る」「全国津々浦々から人が集まる」. This expression reflects the geography of Japan as a country surrounded by sea, and is used to refer broadly to all regions and areas.
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N4
続く
つづく
For the same thing to keep happening without a break. Example:「雨が続く」(the rain continues). The paired word is「続ける（つづける）」(to continue something).
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N4
続ける
つづける
To keep doing the same thing without stopping.
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N1
慎む
つつしむ
Restraining one's speech and behavior to maintain moderation. Used in expressions such as 「言葉を慎む」「飲酒を慎む」 with the meaning of restraining oneself from acts that might become inappropriate.
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N1
筒抜け
つつぬけ
A secret or internal information leaking out as it is. Also a state in which voices or conversations can all be heard through the wall. Used in contexts where information that should be blocked leaks out, as in 「計画が筒抜けになる」「隣の部屋の会話が筒抜けだ」.
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N4
包む
つつむ
To cover something with cloth or paper, etc. Example: 「プレゼントを包む」 (to wrap a present).
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N1
綴る
つづる
Writing characters or sentences in succession. Used in expressions such as 「思いを綴る」「日記を綴る」 with the meaning of writing something down as a text. It also means binding sheets of paper together.
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N1
努めて
つとめて
A state of consciously trying as much as possible to do something. Used in the forms 「努めて〜する」「努めて〜しない」, an adverb used in contexts of consciously controlling one's attitude or behavior.
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N5
勤める
つとめる
To work at a company, etc. Example: 「銀行に勤める」 (to work at a bank).
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N1
綱渡り
つなわたり
A metaphor for proceeding while just barely escaping a dangerous situation. An idiomatic expression describing a precarious situation that could fail with even a small mistake, used in expressions such as 「綱渡りの経営」「綱渡りの交渉」.
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N1
常々
つねづね
Always, all the time as a regular matter. Used in expressions such as 「常々〜と思っている」「常々〜と感じていた」 in contexts of expressing constant opinions or feelings. An adverb used in written and formal spoken language.
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N1
常日頃
つねひごろ
Ordinary days, normal times. Often used in the form 「常日頃から」, attached to actions or awareness with the meaning of 「continuously from everyday life」.
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N1
募る
つのる
To call widely for people or things and gather them, as in「参加者を募る」(to recruit participants),「寄付を募る」(to solicit donations). It also has the meaning that an emotion or momentum gradually grows stronger, as in「不安が募る」(anxiety mounts),「怒りが募る」(anger builds up).
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N1
つぶさに
つぶさに
One by one in detail, without omission. Used in expressions such as 「つぶさに観察する」「つぶさに報告する」 to describe not missing any detail. An adverb leaning toward written language, often used in formal style.
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N1
壺
つぼ
A container with a narrow mouth. Made of materials such as ceramic, porcelain, or glass, it is used to hold liquids, food, ashes of the dead, and the like. It is used in expressions like 「花を生ける壺」(a vase for arranging flowers), 「梅干しを漬ける壺」(a jar for pickling plums), or 「骨壺」(a funerary urn). By extension, it is also used metaphorically for the key point or vital spot of something. Expressions like 「壺を押さえる」(to grasp the key point) or 「壺を心得る」(to understand the key point) describe accurately catching what matters most. 「壺にはまる」is used both for fitting precisely with the key point and for events unfolding exactly as the other party intended.
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N4
妻
つま
wife. A woman's own partner, from a married woman's perspective.
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N3, N5
つまらない
つまらない
Not fun, not interesting. The antonym is 「面白い」 (interesting).
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N1
紡ぐ
つむぐ
To twist together fibers such as cotton or silkworm cocoons to make a single thread. Used as in「綿を紡ぐ」(to spin cotton),「羊毛を紡ぐ」(to spin wool). By extension, it is also used figuratively to mean piecing together words or a story little by little to compose them, as in「物語を紡ぐ」(to weave a story),「言葉を紡ぐ」(to craft words).
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N1
爪痕
つめあと
Literally, a scratch mark left by a claw or fingernail, as in 「壁に爪痕が残る」(claw marks remain on the wall). By extension, it is used metaphorically for the marks of serious damage or influence left behind by disasters or major events. It is often used in contexts describing the scars left by significant events, as in 「台風の爪痕」(the scars of a typhoon) or 「戦争の爪痕」(the scars of war).
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N5
冷たい
つめたい
Cold (to the touch). Feeling a low temperature when touching something. 「冷たい水」(cold water). For weather, 「寒い」is used.
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N4
つもり
つもり
An intention or plan to do something. Example: 「あした行くつもりです」 (I intend to go tomorrow).
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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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N4
釣る
つる
To catch fish using a rod and line.
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N4
連れる
つれる
To take a person or animal along with oneself. Example:「子どもを連れて行く」(to take a child along).
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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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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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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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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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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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N4
丁寧
ていねい
A state where one's words or actions are without rudeness and are proper and careful.
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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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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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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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