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N3
ごまかす
ごまかす
It refers to concealing by means of lies or makeshift measures, hiding the truth. Used in expressions like 「年齢をごまかす」 or 「答えをごまかす」, it is a verb that critically expresses the act of deceiving others.
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N4
ごみ
ごみ
trash. Something no longer needed that is thrown away.
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N4
込む
こむ
For there to be many people or vehicles, becoming crowded. Example: 「でんしゃが込む」 (the train gets crowded).
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N4
米
こめ
rice. White grains grown in a paddy field, used as food. Usually cooked by boiling.
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N2
こもる
こもる
The basic meaning is to remain inside without going out, or for a filled state inside not to disperse. Specifically, it refers to a person shutting themselves indoors and not going outside, or to smoke, smells, or emotions filling the interior without dispersing. Used as 「家にこもる」 or 「熱気がこもる」.
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N2
こらえる
こらえる
It refers to enduring something painful or an emotion without letting it show. Used in expressions like 「涙をこらえる」 or 「痛みをこらえる」, in situations of suppressing strong emotions or pain.
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N2
孤立
こりつ
It refers to being separated from companions or surroundings and being alone. Used in expressions like 「孤立する」 or 「孤立を深める」, it is a formal word for a state of loneliness in social or geographical terms.
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N2
こりる
こりる
It refers to thinking, from a failure or painful experience, that one never wants to do the same thing again. Used in expressions like 「失敗にこりる」 or 「こりずに挑戦する」, it is a verb expressing reflection or a lesson learned.
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N4
壊す
こわす
To hit or drop something so it can no longer be used. Example: 「おもちゃを壊す」 (to break a toy). When it breaks on its own, 「壊れる」 is used.
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N4
壊れる
こわれる
For something to break and become unusable. Example: 「パソコンが壊れる」 (a computer breaks).
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N2
婚姻
こんいん
It refers to a man and woman becoming husband and wife in legal terms. Used in expressions like 「婚姻届」 or 「婚姻関係」, it is a word that expresses marriage in a formal and institutional way.
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N2
根気
こんき
「根」 refers to the root that supports things, and 「気」 means mental energy. It refers to the mental energy to continue something to the end without giving up. Used in expressions like 「根気がいる」 or 「根気よく」, in contexts of tasks that require patience.
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N2
根拠
こんきょ
The basis on which a judgment or claim rests.
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N2
献立
こんだて
A word referring to the combination or content of dishes in a meal. Expresses the overall composition of dishes served, as in「今晩の献立」「給食の献立」.
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N2
今日
こんにち
The present age, the world of today. Used when describing something that has continued from some point in the past up to the present, as in "今日に至るまで" or "今日の日本". The greeting "こんにちは" also comes from this word. The same "今日" read as "きょう" is a different word referring to this very day.
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N2
細工
さいく
The act of making small objects skillfully by hand, or the work itself. It also carries a negative meaning of dishonest manipulation. Used in forms like 「手の込んだ細工」「細工を施す」.
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N2
採算
さいさん
A word expressing whether income exceeds expenditure to produce profit in business or transactions. Used in forms like 「採算が取れる」「採算が合う」. It refers to profit calculation and is applied to the profitability of a business rather than personal gain or loss.
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N2
細心
さいしん
A word expressing careful attention down to the smallest details. Most commonly used in the form 「細心の注意」. It describes paying attention so as not to overlook even small mistakes in dangerous work or important procedures.
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N2
財政
ざいせい
The state of managing money for a country, local government, household, and the like. Used in expressions like 「財政難」 and 「財政を立て直す」, it is a formal word referring to the management of income and expenditure.
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N3
栽培
さいばい
To plant and grow plants. Used for growing crops or plants by human hand, as in 「野菜を栽培する」 (to grow vegetables), 「促成栽培」 (forced/accelerated cultivation).
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N3
境
さかい
border. The dividing line between one thing and another, or one place and another. Example: 「県の境」 (a prefectural border), 「生死の境」 (the boundary between life and death). There is also the expression 「これを境に」 (taking this event as a turning point).
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N2
逆らう
さからう
(1) To move in the opposite direction against a current or force. 「風に逆らう」. (2) To not obey the words or orders of someone in a higher position. 「親に逆らう」.
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N2
盛り
さかり
(1) The period when momentum or a condition is at its peak. 「働き盛り」「花の盛り」. (2) The mating season of animals.
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N2
詐欺
さぎ
A criminal act of deceiving others to take their money or property. A formal word used in forms like 「オレオレ詐欺」「詐欺事件」「詐欺に遭う」.
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N3, N5
先
さき
Ahead of oneself; earlier in time. Example: 「この先」 (from here on), 「先に行く」 (to go ahead).
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N1, N2
裂く
さく
(1) To pull one thing apart and divide it into two or more pieces. 「布を裂く」. (2) To forcibly separate people who are close to each other. 「二人の仲を裂く」.
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N2
削減
さくげん
To cut and reduce a quantity or cost. Used in expressions like 「経費を削減する」 and 「人員削減」, it is a somewhat formal word used when an amount is intentionally reduced.
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N2
錯乱
さくらん
The mind becoming confused so that one can no longer make normal judgments.
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N2
探る
さぐる
(1) To touch something with one's hand to check it. 「ポケットを探る」. (2) To secretly investigate another person's condition or circumstances. 「真意を探る」.
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N3
叫ぶ
さけぶ
To make a loud sound with one's voice. Also used to mean strongly asserting something, as in 「自由を叫ぶ」 (to call for freedom).
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N2
避ける
さける
(1) To move out of the way so as not to collide. 「車を避ける」. (2) To try not to cause an undesirable event. 「混雑を避ける」.
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N3
支える
ささえる
support. To hold something so it does not fall over or drop. Example: 「柱が屋根を支える」 (a pillar supports the roof). Also used to mean helping something function, as in 「家族を支える」 (to support one's family), 「生活を支える」 (to support a livelihood).
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N2
捧げる
ささげる
(1) To lift something high with both hands and offer it. 「花を捧げる」. (2) To devote something precious without holding back. 「人生を研究に捧げる」.
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N2
差し掛かる
さしかかる
(1) To arrive at just that place. 「坂に差し掛かる」. (2) To approach a certain time or situation. 「梅雨に差し掛かる」.
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N2
座礁
ざしょう
A word indicating that a ship runs aground on rocks or shallow waters and cannot move. Also used metaphorically to indicate that a plan or business has come to a standstill. Used in forms like 「タンカーが座礁する」「計画が座礁する」.
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N3
指す
さす
To point to a direction or object with a finger, etc. Example: 「地図を指す」 (to point at a map), 「時計の針が3時を指す」 (the clock's hands point to 3 o'clock). The homophone 「刺す」 means to pierce something with a sharp point, and 「差す」 is used as in 「傘を差す」 (to hold up an umbrella), 「日が差す」 (sunlight shines in); all are written differently.
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N3
刺す
さす
To pierce something with a sharp point. Example: 「針を刺す」 (to prick with a needle), 「蚊に刺される」 (to be bitten by a mosquito). The homophone 「指す」 means to indicate a direction, and 「差す」 is used as in 「傘を差す」 (to hold up an umbrella); all are written differently.
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N2
挫折
ざせつ
For something to go wrong partway through, causing one to lose heart and give up. Used in expressions like 「夢に挫折する」 and 「挫折を味わう」, it is used when one gets stuck partway toward a goal.
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N3
誘う
さそう
invite. To ask someone to do something together. Example: 「食事に誘う」 (to invite someone to a meal), 「映画に誘う」 (to invite someone to a movie). Also used to mean bringing about a certain state, as in 「眠りを誘う」 (to induce sleep), 「涙を誘う」 (to bring tears).
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N2
定か
さだか
A state of being clear and certain. It is mostly used together with a negative form, as in 「記憶が定かでない」 and 「定かではない」, to describe something that is uncertain.
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N2
定まる
さだまる
For a matter to be decided and settle. 「定める」 is used for the person who decides, and 「定まる」 for what becomes decided and settles: 「日を定める」 versus 「日が定まる」.
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N2
定め
さだめ
The contents prescribed in advance by law, regulations, or contracts. Used in formal written language, in forms like 「〜の定めに従う」「定めにより」. Sometimes also used with the meaning of fate or destiny.
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N2
定める
さだめる
A verb meaning to clearly establish in advance laws, regulations, or standards. A formal word used for official documents or institutional matters. Used in forms like 「規則を定める」「基準を定める」.
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N3
札
さつ
bill. Paper money. Example: 「千円札」 (a 1,000 yen bill), 「お札」 (a bill/banknote). When read 「ふだ」, it means a small paper or wooden tag with a name or price written on it.
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N3
雑貨
ざっか
Various small items and daily necessities other than food, used in everyday life. Includes stationery, kitchen items, and interior accessories. Used in forms like 「雑貨店」「雑貨コーナー」.
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N3
作家
さっか
writer. A person whose job is writing works such as novels. Example: 「人気作家」 (a popular writer), 「推理作家」 (a mystery writer).
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N2
錯覚
さっかく
The act of mistakenly believing something to be true when it is not. It refers to misperceptions involving sight, memory, or judgment of a situation. Used in forms like 「目の錯覚」「成功したような錯覚」.
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N3
作曲
さっきょく
composition. To create a piece of music. Example: 「作曲家」 (a composer), 「歌を作曲する」 (to compose a song). Writing lyrics is called 「作詞」.
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N2
察する
さっする
To infer and understand another person's feelings or circumstances without being told directly. 「心中を察する」.
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N2
早速
さっそく
An adverb indicating that one moves on to the next action immediately, without leaving any time after receiving something. Used in forms like 「早速始める」「早速取り掛かる」.
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