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N2
絶え間
たえま
A break or interruption. Used in the forms 「絶え間ない」「絶え間なく」 to express continuing entirely without interruption. A formal written word used in contexts emphasizing continuity.
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N3
倒す
たおす
To lay a standing object on its side. Example: 「木を倒す」 (to fell a tree). Also used to mean defeating an opponent, as in 「敵を倒す」 (to defeat an enemy). A person applying force to lay something down is 「倒す」, while something falling over on its own is 「倒れる」; they are used as in 「木を倒す」 versus 「木が倒れる」.
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N4
倒れる
たおれる
For something standing to fall over. Example: 「木が倒れる」 (a tree falls). Also used to mean becoming unable to move due to illness.
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N3
互い
たがい
A relationship in which both sides do the same thing to each other. Example: 「互いに助け合う」 (to help each other). Often used in the form 「お互い」.
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N3, N5
高い
たかい
A state where the length from bottom to top of something is great. Also used to mean the price is high. The antonym is 「低い」 (low) or 「安い」 (cheap).
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N3
高める
たかめる
To raise the degree or level of something. Example: 「技術を高める」 (to improve one's skill). 「高める」 is used when someone acts to raise something, while 「高まる」 is used when it rises on its own: compare 「関心を高める」 with 「関心が高まる」.
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N3
宝
たから
treasure. Something highly valuable, like gold, silver, or jewels. Example: 「宝物」 (a treasure). Also used as a metaphor for a precious person or thing, as in 「子どもは宝だ」 (children are treasures).
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N2
妥協
だきょう
Both opposing sides giving up some of their own positions and finding a point of agreement. Used in expressions such as 「労使の妥協」「妥協点を探る」.
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N3
抱く
だく
to hold in one's arms. To carry something by holding it in one's arms. Expresses the action of drawing something close to the body and holding it, as in "赤ちゃんを抱く" (to hold a baby) or "ぬいぐるみを抱いて寝る" (to sleep holding a stuffed toy). The same "抱く" read as "いだく" is a different word meaning to hold a thought or feeling in one's heart.
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N2
打撃
だげき
To strike something hard; also, a serious blow or damage inflicted on one's mind or activities.
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N2
多彩
たさい
A state of having many kinds and being rich in variation. Used in expressions such as 「多彩な活躍」「多彩な顔ぶれ」. Used in contexts of evaluating diversity in colors, talents, or human resources.
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N2, N4
確か
たしか
A state of being certain. Also used to express that one doesn't remember clearly but thinks it's probably so. Example: 「確か明日だったと思う」 (I think it was probably tomorrow).
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N3
確かめる
たしかめる
confirm. To check something so there is no mistake, and make it clear. Example: 「予定を確かめる」 (to confirm a schedule), 「答えを確かめる」 (to check an answer). The noun form is 「確認」.
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N4, N5
足す
たす
To increase a number, to add. Example: 「1に2を足す」 (to add 2 to 1).
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N3, N5
出す
だす
To move something from inside to outside. Example: 「かばんから本を出す」 (to take a book out of a bag). Also used to mean handing something to someone, as in 「手紙を出す」 (to send a letter).
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N3
助かる
たすかる
To escape from danger or death. Example: 「乗客は全員助かった」 (all the passengers survived). Also used to mean being relieved by someone's help, as in 「手伝ってもらえると助かる」 (it would help a lot if you could assist). 「助ける」 is used when a person lends a hand and rescues someone, while 「助かる」 is used when the one rescued ends up safe: compare 「乗客を助ける」 with 「乗客が助かる」.
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N4
訪ねる
たずねる
To go visit a person's home or a place. Example: 「友達の家を訪ねる」 (to visit a friend's house). Distinguished in writing from the homophone 「尋ねる」 (to ask someone about something one doesn't know), and others.
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N4
尋ねる
たずねる
To ask a person about something one doesn't know. Example: 「道を尋ねる」 (to ask for directions). 「訪ねる」 means to go, while 「尋ねる」 means to ask; the meanings differ.
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N2
惰性
だせい
The tendency for a habit or momentum to continue as it has been; to keep going in the same way somewhat automatically, out of past momentum.
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N3
ただ
ただ
Not requiring payment. Example: 「ただでもらう」 (to receive for free). Also used to mean something is not special, or simply that, as in 「ただの風邪」 (just a cold). Written with the kanji 「只」, but usually written in hiragana.
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N3
戦う
たたかう
fight. To struggle in order to determine victory or defeat. Used for wars and matches. Example: 「優勝をかけて戦う」 (to fight for the championship). Also used to mean confronting an illness or difficulty, as in 「病気と戦う」 (to fight an illness).
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N3〜N5
正しい
ただしい
A state of having no mistakes. Fitting the rules. The antonym is 「間違っている」 (mistaken).
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N2
直ちに
ただちに
Without letting time pass, immediately. Used in expressions such as 「直ちに対応する」「直ちに中止する」. A formal adverb used in contexts of orders, notices, or emergency responses.
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N4
畳
たたみ
A mat made of straw, laid on the floor of a Japanese room.
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N2, N3
畳む
たたむ
fold. To fold something spread out and make it smaller. Example: 「洗濯物を畳む」 (to fold laundry). Also used to mean closing a business, as in 「店を畳む」 (to close a shop for good).
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N2
漂う
ただよう
To drift softly on the surface of water or through the air. Also, for an atmosphere or sign to spread throughout an area. Used in expressions such as 「香りが漂う」「霧が漂う」.
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N2
立ち会う
たちあう
Being present at the place where something is taking place and witnessing or being involved. Used in expressions such as 「手術に立ち会う」「契約に立ち会う」. A somewhat formal word used in official contexts.
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N2
立ち去る
たちさる
Leaving the place and going away. Used in expressions such as 「何も言わずに立ち去る」. A word that expresses the action of departing in a more formal style.
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N2
立ち尽くす
たちつくす
To remain standing in place without moving for a long time.
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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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N2〜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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