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N2
立ち直る
たちなおる
Returning to the original good state from a bad state such as failure, shock, or depression. Used in expressions such as 「スランプから立ち直る」「経営が立ち直る」.
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N3
立場
たちば
The position or situation a person is placed in. Example: 「相手の立場で考える」 (to think from the other person's position).
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N2
たちまち
たちまち
A state in which a change occurs in a very short time. Used in expressions such as 「たちまち売り切れる」「たちまち広まる」. An adverb describing sudden change and the speed of reaction.
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N3
経つ
たつ
For time to pass. Example: 「あれから3年が経った」 (three years have passed since then). Easily confused with the homophones 「立つ」 (to stand) and 「建つ」 (for a building to be constructed).
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N2
脱出
だっしゅつ
To escape from a dangerous place or a difficult situation.
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N2
脱退
だったい
To leave a group or organization one belonged to.
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N3
たっぷり
たっぷり
A state in which an amount is plentiful. Example: 「たっぷり眠る」 (to sleep plenty), 「ソースをたっぷりかける」 (to pour on plenty of sauce).
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N2, N3
縦
たて
vertical. The up-and-down direction. Example: 「縦に並ぶ」 (to line up vertically). The antonym is 「横」 (horizontal).
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N2
立て替える
たてかえる
Temporarily paying on behalf of someone else for an amount they should pay. Used when paying on the assumption of being reimbursed later. Used in expressions such as 「昼食代を立て替える」.
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N4
立てる
たてる
To place something upright. Example: 「かんばんを立てる」 (to put up a sign). Also used to mean making a plan, as in 「よていを立てる」 (to make a schedule). Distinguished in writing from the homophone 「建てる」 (to build a house or building), and others.
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N3, N4
建てる
たてる
To construct a house or building, etc. Example: 「家を建てる」 (to build a house). Distinguished in writing from the homophone 「立てる」 (to place something upright; to make a plan), and others.
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N2
妥当
だとう
Fitting well with the actual circumstances, being reasonable and appropriate without strain; a judgment or conclusion that is in accord with reason.
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N4
例えば
たとえば
for example. A word used when giving a specific example to explain something.
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N2
辿る
たどる
To follow a path step by step. Also, to trace through a process or memory in order to verify it. Used in expressions such as 「山道を辿る」「記憶を辿る」.
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N4
棚
たな
shelf. A platform made of a board, for placing things on.
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N2
棚上げ
たなあげ
Temporarily setting aside without dealing with a problem to be solved or a matter to be decided. Used in expressions such as 「問題を棚上げする」「議論を棚上げにする」. A formal word used in organizational or negotiation contexts.
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N1, N3
谷
たに
valley. A low, hollow place between mountains.
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N3
他人
たにん
A person other than oneself. A person who is not family or a relative. 「赤の他人」 means a person who is completely unrelated to oneself.
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N2, N3
種
たね
seed. A grain that is the origin of a plant sprouting. Example: 「種をまく」 (to sow seeds). Also used to mean the cause or material of something, as in 「話の種」 (a conversation topic), 「心配の種」 (a source of worry).
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N2
種明かし
たねあかし
Revealing the hidden mechanism of a magic trick or scheme. Used in expressions such as 「手品の種明かし」「事件の種明かしをする」. Used for all kinds of concealed devices.
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N4
楽しみ
たのしみ
To look forward to something that will happen, with a happy feeling. Example: 「旅行が楽しみだ」 (looking forward to the trip).
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N4
楽しむ
たのしむ
To do something with a happy feeling. Example: 「音楽を楽しむ」 (to enjoy music).
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N4, N5
頼む
たのむ
To ask a person to do something one wants. Example: 「仕事を頼む」 (to ask someone to do a job).
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N2
頼もしい
たのもしい
A state of being dependable and reassuring. Used in expressions such as 「頼もしい若者」「頼もしい味方」. A word for evaluating a person with hopes for their future or actual ability.
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N3
たびたび
たびたび
Many times, repeatedly. Example: 「たびたびすみません」 (sorry for the repeated trouble). Written with the kanji 「度々」.
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N2, N5
卵
たまご
egg. Something laid by chickens, etc. Often used as food.
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N2
魂
たましい
The spiritual presence said to dwell in a person's body, the core of life. It is used in expressions like 「魂が抜ける」(to lose one's soul) or 「魂の叫び」(a cry from the soul). By extension, it is also used metaphorically for the spirit or passion at the heart of a person or a work, as in 「職人の魂」(a craftsman's soul) or 「魂を込めた作品」(a work into which one's soul has been poured).
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N3
だます
だます
deceive. To make someone believe something that is not true. Example: 「うそを言って人をだます」 (to deceive someone by lying). Written with the kanji 「騙す」, but since this kanji is not used in daily life, it is usually written in hiragana.
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N3
たまたま
たまたま
By chance, just at that moment. Example: 「たまたま駅で友人に会った」 (happened to meet a friend at the station by chance).
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N3
黙る
だまる
To remain silent, saying nothing. To stop talking. Example: 「黙って聞く」 (to listen silently).
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N4
駄目
だめ
A state of something not being allowed. Also used to mean something not going well. Example: 「駄目だった」 (it didn't work out).
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N3
試す
ためす
To actually try something to check whether it works well. Example: 「新しい方法を試す」 (to try a new method).
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N3
貯める
ためる
To gradually collect something without using it. Mainly used for money, as in 「旅行のためにお金を貯める」 (to save up money for a trip). For things like water or trash, it is often written in hiragana as 「ためる」.
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N3
頼る
たよる
To rely not only on one's own strength but also on the help of a person or thing. Example: 「親に頼る」 (to rely on one's parents), 「地図に頼る」 (to rely on a map).
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N3, N4
足りる
たりる
For a necessary number or amount to be sufficient. Example: 「お金が足りない」 (not enough money).
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N3
単位
たんい
unit. The standard used for counting length, weight, etc., such as meters or kilograms. Also used to mean units of academic credit at a university, etc., as in 「単位を取る」 (to earn credits).
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N2
断言
だんげん
Declaring something clearly without leaving room for doubt. Used in expressions such as 「事実無根と断言する」「成功を断言する」. A formal word used in contexts of stating something definitively with responsibility.
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N3
単純
たんじゅん
simple. Being uncomplicated in structure or way of thinking. Example: 「単純な作業」 (simple work). The antonym is 「複雑」 (complex).
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N3
たんす
たんす
A piece of furniture with drawers used for storing clothing, etc. Written with the kanji 「箪笥」, but since this kanji is not used in daily life, it is written in hiragana.
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N4
男性
だんせい
man. A polite way of referring to a male person.
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N3
団体
だんたい
A gathering of people who share the same purpose. Example: 「団体で申し込む」 (to apply as a group). The paired expression is 「個人」 (individual).
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N3
担当
たんとう
To take charge of a job or role. Also, the person who does so. Example: 「営業を担当する」 (to be in charge of sales), 「担当者」 (the person in charge).
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N2
段取り
だんどり
The order and arrangements for carrying something forward; procedures or preparations set up in advance.
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N2
断念
だんねん
Giving up what one had hoped to achieve due to circumstances. Used in expressions such as 「計画を断念する」「進学を断念する」. A formal word with a strong tone of decision within the act of giving up.
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N4
暖房
だんぼう
To warm a room, or the machine that does so. The antonym is 「冷房」 (cooling).
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N2, N4
血
ち
blood. The red liquid that flows through the body.
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N3
地域
ちいき
region. A defined area of land. Example: 「地域の行事」 (a regional event).
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N3, N5
小さい
ちいさい
small. A state where the shape, number, sound, etc., of something is below normal. The antonym is 「大きい」 (big).
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N3
知恵
ちえ
The ability to think well and make judgments about things, or the ability to come up with ideas. Used in expressions such as 「知恵を絞る」「生活の知恵」. Refers not to mere knowledge but to thinking ability that can actually be applied.
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N2
遅延
ちえん
Being later than the scheduled time. A formal word used in contexts where transportation or procedures are delayed, as in 「電車の遅延」「支払いの遅延」. Also used as a sa-hen verb.
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