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N2
損ねる
そこねる
The act of worsening one's mood, health, or the state of things. Used in forms like 「機嫌を損ねる」「体調を損ねる」, with the meaning of degrading the state of the subject. Also used as an auxiliary verb meaning "miss the chance to ~", as in 「言いそこねる」.
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N2
注ぐ
そそぐ
To pour a liquid from a container. Also used to mean concentrating something abstract such as affection or one's gaze onto a single object. The target is either a liquid or an abstract feeling or gaze, as in 「お茶を注ぐ」, 「愛情を注ぐ」, or 「視線を注ぐ」.
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N5
そちら
そちら
There (polite). A polite way of saying 「そこ」. It points to the side where the listener is.
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N2
即興
そっきょう
Creating music, poetry, drama, or the like on the spot without prior preparation. Used in scenes of artistic creation, as in 「即興で演奏する」 or 「即興の詩」.
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N2, N3
そっくり
そっくり
A state of being very similar. Example: 「父親にそっくりだ」 (to look just like one's father). Also used to mean entirely, with nothing left out, as in 「そっくりそのまま」 (exactly as is, in its entirety).
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N2
即効
そっこう
The fact that medicine, a treatment, or the like takes effect immediately. Used for things whose effect appears in a short time, as in 「即効性のある薬」 or 「即効の治療」.
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N5
そっち
そっち
A casual way of saying 「そちら」.
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N2, N3
そっと
そっと
A manner of doing something quietly and gently, without making a sound. Example: 「そっとドアを閉める」 (to close a door quietly). There is also the expression 「そっとしておく」 (to leave someone/something alone).
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N2
卒倒
そっとう
The act of suddenly losing consciousness and collapsing on the spot. Used in forms like 「知らせを聞いて卒倒した」, expressing fainting and falling from a strong shock or surprise.
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N2
袖
そで
The part of a garment that covers the arm. Also, in the idiom 「袖にする」, used to mean treating someone coldly or paying them no attention. There are also other clothing-related idioms such as 「袖を通す」 (to put on a garment).
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N5
外
そと
outside. The outer side of a building or room. The antonym is 「中」 (inside).
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N5
その
その
A word referring to something close to the listener. Used as in 「その本」 (that book).
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N3
その後
そのご
Meaning "after that" or "from then on." Used in forms like 「その後の状況」「その後、連絡がない」 in contexts referring to the period following a certain point in time.
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N5
そば
そば
Beside; near. Refers to being close by, right next to something. 「えきのそば」(beside the station). 「蕎麦（そば）」, read the same way, is a noodle food.
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N5
空
そら
sky. The wide space above, where clouds and the sun can be seen. The same 「空」 read as 「から」 becomes a different word expressing that there is nothing inside.
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N5
それ
それ
A word referring to something close to the listener. Example: 「それは何ですか」 (what is that?).
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N5
それから
それから
After that. A word connecting two things in sequence.
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N3
それぞれ
それぞれ
each. Each and every one, one by one. Example: 「人それぞれ考えが違う」 (each person thinks differently).
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N5
それでは
それでは
A word said when ending a talk or task and moving to the next thing. A more polite way of saying 「では」.
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N2, N3
そろう
そろう
For two or more things to become the same state. Example: 「サイズがそろう」 (sizes match). Also used to mean all the necessary things or people gathering, as in 「メンバーがそろう」 (all members are present). Written with the kanji 「揃う」, but since this kanji is not used in daily life, it is usually written in hiragana. A person making things the same is 「そろえる」, while the things themselves becoming the same is 「そろう」; they are used as in 「くつをそろえる」 versus 「くつがそろう」.
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N3
そろえる
そろえる
To make two or more things into the same state. Example: 「くつをそろえる」 (to line up shoes neatly). Also used to mean gathering all the necessary things, as in 「道具をそろえる」 (to gather all the tools). Written with the kanji 「揃える」. A person making things the same is 「そろえる」, while the things themselves becoming the same is 「そろう」; they are used as in 「くつをそろえる」 versus 「くつがそろう」.
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N3
損
そん
loss. To lose money or profit. To not benefit. Example: 「損をする」 (to suffer a loss). The antonym is 「得」 (gain).
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N3
尊敬
そんけい
respect. To think highly of someone and hold them in esteem. Example: 「先生を尊敬する」 (to respect one's teacher).
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N3
存在
そんざい
existence. To be there, to exist. Example: 「宇宙人の存在」 (the existence of aliens). Also used to refer to an important person or thing, as in 「大きな存在」 (a significant presence).
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N5
台
だい
counter for machines and vehicles. A word for counting machines and vehicles such as cars, computers, and refrigerators. いちだい・にだい・さんだい…じゅうだい, 「なんだい」. The sound does not change with the number.
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N3
体育
たいいく
Classes at school involving physical movement, as a school subject. Example: 「体育の授業」 (a physical education class).
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N3
体温
たいおん
The temperature of the body. Example: 「体温を測る」 (to measure one's temperature).
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N3
大会
たいかい
A large event such as a sports competition, held with many people gathering. Example: 「マラソン大会」 (a marathon event).
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N2
退学
たいがく
Leaving school partway through, withdrawing from enrollment before graduation. Used in expressions such as 「退学する」「退学処分」. Often used for schools after compulsory education.
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N5
大学
だいがく
university. A place for more specialized study after high school.
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N2
待遇
たいぐう
The way a person is treated, especially the salary and working conditions a company provides for its employees. Used in expressions such as 「好待遇」「待遇改善を求める」. A frequently used word for treatment in workplaces and organizations.
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N3
退屈
たいくつ
Having nothing to do and finding it dull. 「暇で退屈する」「休みの日が退屈だ」. It is also used when a talk, a book, an event, or the like is monotonous and does not feel interesting to listen to or watch. 「退屈な話」「講演が長くて退屈だ」.
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N3
滞在
たいざい
To stay in a foreign place or country for a certain period. Example: 「ホテルに滞在する」 (to stay at a hotel).
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N3
対策
たいさく
countermeasure. A method or preparation for dealing with a problem. Example: 「安全対策」 (safety measures), 「対策を立てる」 (to set up countermeasures).
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N5
大使館
たいしかん
A building a foreign country establishes for its own nation's purposes. One can request things like passport matters there.
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N3
体重
たいじゅう
The weight of the body. Example: 「体重が増える」 (to gain weight).
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N5
大丈夫
だいじょうぶ
A state of there being no problem, being reassuring. Example: 「大丈夫ですか」 (are you okay?).
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N5
大好き
だいすき
A feeling of liking something very much. A stronger expression than 「好き」.
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N5
大切
たいせつ
Something that should be treated with care. Example: 「大切な人」 (an important person), 「時間を大切にする」 (to value one's time).
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N2
大胆
だいたん
A state of doing things without fear and with resolve. Used in expressions such as 「大胆な発想」「大胆に行動する」. Describes an attitude of overcoming fear or hesitation to act.
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N3
態度
たいど
attitude. The mental state or behavior one has toward something. Example: 「まじめな態度」 (a serious attitude).
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N3
大統領
だいとうりょう
president. In a republic, the person holding the highest position representing the country. Example: 「アメリカ大統領」 (the President of the United States).
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N5
台所
だいどころ
A room for cooking. Also called 「キッチン」.
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N2
対比
たいひ
Placing two things side by side to clarify their differences and characteristics. Used in expressions such as 「光と影の対比」「両案を対比する」. Used in analytical contexts to highlight differences.
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N4, N5
大変
たいへん
A state of something being very difficult or hard. Example: 「大変な仕事」 (a difficult job). Also used to mean "very."
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N3
太陽
たいよう
sun. The star seen in the daytime sky that gives off light and heat. Example: 「太陽の光」 (sunlight).
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N3
平ら
たいら
flat. A state where the surface is straight, with no bumps or slopes. Example: 「平らな道」 (a flat road).
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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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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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