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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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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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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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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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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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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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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〜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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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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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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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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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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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, 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, 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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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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N4
男性
だんせい
man. A polite way of referring to a male person.
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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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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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N2
地価
ちか
The price of land. A formal word used in economic and real estate topics, as in 「地価が上がる」「地価の高い地域」. The object is limited to land and is not used for the price of buildings or goods.
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