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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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N4
退院
たいいん
To leave the hospital after an illness or injury has healed. The antonym is 「入院」 (hospitalization).
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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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N5
大学
だいがく
university. A place for more specialized study after high school.
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N4
大学生
だいがくせい
university student. A student studying at a university.
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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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N4
大事
だいじ
A state of being very important. Example: 「お体を大事にしてください」 (please take care of yourself).
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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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N4
大体
だいたい
roughly. Not in detail, approximately.
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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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N4
大分
だいぶ
considerably. Quite a lot, more than expected. It is usually written in hiragana as 「だいぶ」.
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N4
台風
たいふう
typhoon. A large storm accompanied by strong wind and rain.
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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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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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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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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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N5
沢山
たくさん
many. A state where a number or amount is large. Often written in hiragana as 「たくさん」.
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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
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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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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N4
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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